Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has released ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026 for 16 vacancies. The post is a General Central Service, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post. Online applications will be accepted from eligible Male and Female Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, through the ITBP recruitment website. Candidates can check the vacancy details, eligibility, physical standards, exam pattern and important official links below.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026 Latest Update
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Notification: September 2026
- Application Start: 28 September 2026 at 00:01 AM
- Last Date: 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card: To be announced
- Result: To be announced
Application Fee
- Male UR / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST: Exempted
- Female: Exempted
- Ex-Servicemen: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 27 October 2026
- Candidate should not have been born earlier than 28 October 2001 and later than 27 October 2006.
- SC/ST: 5 Years age relaxation
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years age relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: As per the category-wise rules mentioned in the notification
- Departmental Candidates: 5 Years
The crucial date for determining age and claiming SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS status is the closing date of online application, i.e. 27 October 2026.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject. |
| Alternative Qualification | Degree from a recognized University with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent. |
Candidates should carefully check the complete official advertisement before applying.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Vacancy 2026
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ST | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OBC | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| EWS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 2 | 16 |
The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease without notice. Any change will be intimated through the ITBP recruitment website.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Physical Standards
| Category / Area | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| All States & UTs except specified categories | 170 cm | 157 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates from specified North-Eastern / Himalayan areas | 165 cm | 155 cm | 80–85 cm |
| Scheduled Tribe including Mizos and Nagas | 162.5 cm | 154 cm | 77–82 cm |
Weight should correspond to height and age as per applicable medical standards. Candidates claiming height/chest relaxation must produce the prescribed certificate when required by the Recruitment Board.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor PET
| Event | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 1.6 Km in 7.30 minutes | 800 Metres in 4.45 minutes |
| Long Jump | 11 Feet – 3 Chances | 9 Feet – 3 Chances |
| High Jump | 3½ Feet – 3 Chances | 3 Feet – 3 Chances |
PET is qualifying in nature and no marks are awarded. Candidates must qualify each event. There is no provision of appeal against PET. PET will not be held for Ex-Servicemen; however, Ex-Servicemen must qualify the prescribed PST, written examination and medical examination.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Simple Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Psychology | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking: No negative marking
Mode: OMR or CBT, at the discretion of ITBP
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Psychology Syllabus
| Topic | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Psychology, Intelligence and Creativity, Problem Solving | 10 | 10 |
| Personality, Attitude, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination, Group Dynamics | 10 | 10 |
| Psychopathology | 15 | 15 |
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | 15 |
| Managing Human Resources | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
ITBP Head Constable Written Exam Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / Ex-Servicemen | 35% |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) | 33% |
There will be no negative marking in the written examination and there is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
The post carries applicable allowances including Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Special Compensatory Allowance for specified border areas, free accommodation or HRA, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, free medical facilities and other admissible allowances.
On appointment, candidates may opt for the New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPS) or the United Pension Scheme (UPS), as applicable under the notification.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Medical Standard
- Minimum distance vision: 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction.
- Near vision: N6 / N9.
- Visual correction through glasses or lenses is not permitted as specified in the notification.
- Colour vision standard: CP III by Ishihara.
- Binocular vision is required.
- Colour-blind candidates are not eligible.
- Candidates should not have knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint in eyes and should possess high colour vision.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Selection Process
- Phase-I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Phase-I: Physical Standard Test (PST).
- Phase-II: Written Examination – 100 Marks.
- Phase-III: Verification of Original Documents.
- DME: Detailed Medical Examination.
- RME: Review Medical Examination, wherever applicable.
- Final merit is prepared category-wise on the basis of written examination marks, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed recruitment conditions.
Documents Required for ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026
- Educational qualification certificate(s).
- Matriculation / 10th Class certificate for Date of Birth.
- SC / ST certificate, if applicable.
- OBC (NCL) certificate and prescribed declaration, if applicable.
- EWS certificate, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for eligible Government employees, wherever applicable.
- Prescribed certificate for height/chest relaxation, if applicable.
- Domicile / citizenship proof as prescribed.
- Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable.
- Four latest passport-size photographs.
How to Apply Online for ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official ITBP recruitment website.
- Create / access your candidate profile on the recruitment portal.
- Read the recruitment advertisement and eligibility conditions carefully.
- Enter personal, category, educational and other required information correctly.
- Upload the required documents / photograph as prescribed by the portal.
- Pay the applicable ₹100 online application fee if you are a Male UR/OBC/EWS candidate. Exempted candidates do not need to pay the fee.
- Review all information before final submission.
- Submit the application before 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Download and keep a clear printout of the submitted application form for future recruitment stages.
ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Applications will be accepted through online mode only; offline applications will not be accepted.
- Use a genuine and functional mobile number and email ID while applying.
- Any false or incorrect information can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Keep the same passport-size photographs used in the online application for subsequent recruitment stages.
- Candidates called for PET/PST must carry a clear and legible printout of the online application form and admit card.
- Biometric identification may be carried out at different stages of recruitment.
- Mobile phones, calculators and other electronic/electrical devices are prohibited during the written examination.
- There is no negative marking in the written examination.
- Selected candidates will be required to undergo Basic Training and other prescribed courses.
- Candidates selected for the Force are required to serve for a minimum period of 10 years. Conditions regarding resignation before completion of this period are specified in the notification.
- Persons belonging to the physically handicapped category are not eligible for this examination as stated in the advertisement.
- Further recruitment-related notices will be published on the official ITBP recruitment website.
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