ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Online Form 2026

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) is recruiting Head Constables for specialized roles as Education and Stress Counsellors across India. ITBP is a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, primarily responsible for guarding India's border with China. This recruitment aims to fill 16 positions for personnel who will provide educational guidance and psychological counselling support to ITBP personnel and their families. Selected candidates will serve in various ITBP establishments across the country, helping maintain the mental well-being and educational development of force members. This is a Group C post offering central government job security, pay as per 7th CPC norms, and opportunities to serve in challenging border areas while making a meaningful impact on personnel welfare.

Important Dates

Note: Dates will be updated once official notification is released. Candidates should regularly check the official ITBP recruitment website.

Vacancy Distribution (Indicative)

Note: Exact category-wise breakup will be mentioned in the official notification. The above distribution is typical for ITBP recruitments.

Educational Qualification

For Education Posts:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• OR Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed) from recognized university
• Proficiency in Hindi and English languages

For Stress Counsellor Posts:

• Master's Degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Counselling Psychology from recognized university
• OR Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
• Knowledge of stress management techniques and counselling methods

Age Limit

Age as on closing date of application:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Character and antecedents must be thoroughly verified before final appointment

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official ITBP recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in or main website itbpolice.nic.in
2. Click on the "Recruitment" section and locate the notification for Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor 2026
3. Read the complete official notification carefully before proceeding
4. Click on "Apply Online" link and register yourself by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number)
5. Verify your registration through OTP sent to registered mobile/email
6. Login with generated credentials and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
7. Upload scanned documents: recent photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm, 20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), and educational certificates (if required)
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Review all entered information carefully and submit the application form
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee payment receipt for future reference

Application Fee

Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Stages

1. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates will be required to qualify in running (race), long jump, and high jump events as per ITBP standards. This is qualifying in nature for both male and female candidates.

1. Physical Standard Test (PST): Verification of height, chest (for male), and weight measurements as per prescribed standards for ITBP recruitment. Candidates not meeting minimum physical standards will be rejected.

1. Written Examination: Computer-based objective type test covering General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, and English/Hindi language. Only PET/PST qualified candidates will be called for written exam.

1. Document Verification: Candidates qualifying in written examination will be called for verification of original educational certificates, category certificates, and other documents. Discrepancies may lead to disqualification.

1. Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical examination by ITBP medical board to ensure fitness for service in high-altitude and difficult terrain areas. Medical standards are stringent.

1. Final Merit List: Based on marks obtained in written examination (PET/PST is qualifying only). Final selection will be made category-wise as per merit and availability of vacancies.

Written Examination Pattern

Paper Type: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Objective Multiple Choice Questions

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Note: The examination will be bilingual (Hindi and English) except for the language section. Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks (typically 35% for UR, 33% for OBC, 30% for SC/ST) to be considered for merit list.

Detailed Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Classification
• Space Visualization and Spatial Orientation
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Visual Memory and Discrimination
• Observation and Relationship Concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification
• Arithmetic Number Series and Non-verbal Series
• Coding and Decoding, Statement-Conclusion
• Syllogistic Reasoning

General Awareness & General Knowledge

• Current Affairs - National and International
• Indian History - Freedom Struggle, Major Events
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Indian Economy and Economic Issues
• Geography - India and World
• General Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
• Environmental Studies and Climate Change
• Sports and Games - National and International
• Awards and Honors
• Indian Culture and Heritage
• Books and Authors
• Important Days and Dates
• ITBP and other Central Armed Police Forces

Numerical Aptitude/Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems and Simplification
• Decimals, Fractions and LCM/HCF
• Ratio and Proportion
• Percentage and Averages
• Profit and Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Mensuration - Area and Volume
• Data Interpretation - Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts
• Basic Algebra and Geometry

English/Hindi Language

• Vocabulary and Synonyms/Antonyms
• Grammar - Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
• Sentence Structure and Correction
• Comprehension Passages
• Fill in the Blanks
• Idioms and Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Spotting Errors
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Para Jumbles

Salary Structure (Typical/Indicative as per 7th CPC)

Additional Benefits:

• Pay Scale: Level-4 (₹25,500 - ₹81,100) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• High Altitude Allowance for border postings (₹1,060 to ₹4,200 per month)
• Free medical facilities for self and dependents
• Ration and Accommodation (if provided) or allowance in lieu
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Pension and Gratuity benefits
• Children Education Allowance

Head Constables in ITBP have structured career progression opportunities through departmental examinations and promotions based on seniority-cum-merit. Typical promotion path is: Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector → Assistant Commandant. With good service records and clearing departmental exams, a Head Constable can reach gazetted officer rank (Inspector and above) within 15-20 years of service, with final retirement benefits based on the highest pay level achieved.

Admit cards for Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST) and Written Examination will be released on the official ITBP recruitment portal approximately 2-3 weeks before the respective test dates. Candidates must login to the recruitment portal using their registration number and date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card will contain details of examination center, reporting time, and instructions. No admit card will be sent by post, and entry to examination center is strictly not permitted without valid admit card and original photo ID proof.

ITBP will declare results in multiple stages - PET/PST qualified candidates list, written examination qualified candidates list, and final selection list. All results will be published on the official ITBP website and recruitment portal. Candidates can check their result by entering registration number or roll number. Selected candidates for document verification and medical examination will be informed through the portal and registered email/SMS. Final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in written examination only, subject to qualifying in all previous stages.

Typical cutoff marks for ITBP Head Constable examinations vary based on the difficulty level and number of candidates. For Education and Stress Counsellor posts, expected cutoff ranges are: UR category 55-65 marks, OBC 50-60 marks, SC 45-55 marks, and ST 40-50 marks out of 100. Cutoffs may be higher for limited vacancies in specific categories. Female candidates may have separate cutoff marks. Final cutoff is determined after examining performance of all candidates and availability of vacancies.

Examination Centers

North India: Delhi/NCR, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jammu, Shimla, Jaipur, Prayagraj

South India: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi

East India: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati

West India: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhopal, Indore

Northeast India: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Itanagar, Agartala

Central India: Nagpur, Raipur, Bhopal

Note: ITBP reserves the right to add, delete, or change examination centers. Candidates will be allotted centers based on choice given in application form, subject to availability.