ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has officially released the recruitment advertisement for the post of Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026. Eligible Indian male and female citizens can apply online to fill up 16 temporary vacancies that are likely to become permanent under General Central Service, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) categories.

Candidates aspiring to join the Ministry of Home Affairs can submit their online applications starting from 28 September 2026. The recruitment process involves physical tests, written examinations, documentation, and medical examinations across multiple stages.

Key Details Table

Feature	Detail
Organization	Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF)
Post Name	Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor)
Total Vacancies	16 Posts (Male: 14, Female: 02)
Pay Scale	Pay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-)
Job Location	India and Abroad
Official Website	recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

Important Dates Table

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	27 October 2026
Phase-I PET / PST Exam Date	To be notified later

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy the required educational qualifications and age limits before submitting their applications.

• Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with Psychology as a subject from a recognized university, OR a Bachelor’s Degree along with B.Ed / B.T. or equivalent qualification.
• Age Limit: The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 25 years as on 27 October 2026. Candidates must have been born between 28 October 2001 and 27 October 2006.

Application Fee

The application fee varies depending on the category of the applicant:

• General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates: Rs. 100/-
• SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Nil
• Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI gateway.

Selection Process

The selection procedure for ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor comprises the following phases:

1. Phase-I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), which are qualifying in nature.
2. Phase-II: Written Examination carrying 100 objective-type marks with a duration of 2 hours.
3. Phase-III: Verification of original documents (Documentation).
4. Medical Examination: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) as per CAPF guidelines.

Step-by-Step How to Apply

1. Visit the official ITBP recruitment website at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Click on “New User Registration” and create your profile using a valid mobile number and email ID.
3. Log in with your credentials and select the recruitment link for Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026.
4. Complete the application form with personal, educational, and communication details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph and signature.
6. Pay the required application fee online, if applicable, and submit the final form before 27 October 2026.
7. Print a hard copy of the submitted application form for future reference.