Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 21 posts for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) in ITBP Force.
• Educational Qualification: 10+2 Pass with ITI Motor Mechanic certificate (3 years workshop experience) or Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
• Last Date to Apply: 27 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
• Pay Scale: Level-4 in Pay Matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) as per 7th CPC.
• Selection Process: Phase-I (PET & PST) → Phase-II (Documentation & Written Exam) → Phase-III (Practical Skill Test) → Phase-IV (Medical).

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The vacancies include backlog reservations and follow post-based roster guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs:

Ex-Servicemen Quota: 10% of total vacancies (2 posts) are earmarked for Ex-servicemen candidates.

Pay Scale, Allowances & Pension Scheme

Selected personnel are appointed in Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100/-) under the 7th CPC. Additional service benefits admissible to ITBP Force personnel include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA) and Ration Money Allowance.
• Special Compensatory Allowance while posted in high-altitude border outposts.
• Free government accommodation or House Rent Allowance (HRA).
• Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and free medical facilities.
• Pension Option: Candidates can choose between the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

1. Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Passed 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from a recognized Board or Institution.
• AND Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognized Institute or ITI with 3 years practical experience in a reputed workshop.
• OR 3-year full-time Diploma in Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.

2. Age Limit (As on 27.10.2026)

Candidates must be aged between 18 and 25 years. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 28 October 2001 and later than 27 October 2008.

• SC Candidates: 5 Years relaxation (Up to 30 years).
• OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 Years relaxation (Up to 28 years).
• Ex-Servicemen (UR): 3 Years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age.
• Ex-Servicemen (OBC): 6 Years (3 + 3 years).
• Ex-Servicemen (SC): 8 Years (3 + 5 years).
• Central Government Servants: Up to 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC, and 45 years for SC.

Physical Standard Test (PST) Requirements

Physical standard measurements vary based on candidate region and community background:

Selection Process: All Four Phases Explained

Phase-I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & PST

The PET is qualifying in nature with zero marks awarded. Events include:

• 1.6 Kms Race: Must be completed within 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
• Long Jump: 11 Feet (Maximum 3 chances provided).
• High Jump: 3½ Feet (Maximum 3 chances provided).
• (Note: Ex-servicemen are exempted from the PET stage).

Phase-II: Documentation & Written Examination (100 Marks)

Candidates clearing PST undergo scrutiny of original documents followed by a 100-mark 2-hour written test:

Qualifying Marks: 35% for General, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen; 33% for SC and OBC (NCL).

Phase-III: Practical (Skill) Test (50 Marks)

Candidates qualifying the written test (up to 10 times the category vacancies) will be called for the Skill Test. Qualifying score is 50%:

• Vehicle Inspection: 10 Marks.
• Identification of Faults: 10 Marks.
• Rectification of Defects: 25 Marks.
• Handling of Tools: 05 Marks.
• Total Skill Marks: 50 Marks (Qualifying test).

Phase-IV: Medical Examination (DME & RME)

Merit-listed candidates undergo Detailed Medical Examination (DME) to assess physical fitness. Unfit candidates can submit consent within 24 hours for Review Medical Examination (RME).

Application Fee & Payment Mode

The online registration fee is non-refundable and must be remitted via the online payment gateway:

• Male Candidates (General / OBC / EWS): ₹100/- only.
• SC and Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Nil (Fully Exempted).

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Online

Follow these official steps to register on the ITBP recruitment portal:

1. Visit the official portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Click on New User Registration and provide a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Complete your profile with demographic details, educational records, and trade credentials.
4. Navigate to the live application link for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) - 2026.
5. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
6. Remit the application fee of ₹100/- via Net Banking, Debit Card, or UPI gateway.
7. Submit the completed application form and print two clear copies of the confirmation page.