The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible male Indian citizens (including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan) for Group 'C' Non-Gazetted positions.

ITBP Recruitment 2026 Overview

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

A total of 21 vacancies are available across various categories, with a 10% reservation earmarked for Ex-servicemen:

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As on October 27, 2026)

• Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.

• Applicants must not have been born earlier than October 28, 2001, and not later than October 27, 2008.

• Age Relaxations:

  • SC Candidates: 5 years

  • OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 years

  • Ex-Servicemen & Government Servants: As per Government of India recruitment rules.

Educational & Technical Qualifications

• Academic: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized Board or Institution.

• Technical (Either Option):

  • Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognized institution or ITI with three years of practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop.

  • OR a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from a recognized board/institute.

Salary and Allowances

• Pay Scale: Level-4 in the Pay Matrix ($Rs.\ 25,500 - 81,100$) under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

• Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance (for border postings), Free Medical Facilities, HRA or Accommodation, Transport Allowance, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).

• Pension Scheme: New entrants can opt for either the New Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPS) or the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

Selection Process

The ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) recruitment process comprises four comprehensive stages:

1. Phase – I: Physical Tests

   • Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 1.6 km race in 7 minutes 30 seconds; 11-foot long jump (3 attempts); 3.5-foot high jump (3 attempts). (Qualifying nature; Ex-Servicemen exempted).

   • Physical Standard Test (PST): Height (170 cm standard; relaxations apply for Marathas, Gorkhas, Dogras, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, and NE states) and Chest measurements (80 cm unexpanded, 85 cm expanded).

2. Phase – II: Documentation & Written Examination

   • Document Verification: Verification of original educational certificates, caste certificates, and experience credentials.

   • Written Exam (100 Marks, 2 Hours): Objective multiple-choice test consisting of General Knowledge (10 marks), Mathematics (10 marks), English/Hindi (20 marks), and Trade-Related Theory (60 marks).

3. Phase – III: Practical (Skill) Test (50 Marks)

   • Covers vehicle inspection (10 marks), fault identification (10 marks), defect rectification (25 marks), and tool handling (5 marks). Minimum qualifying standard is 50%.

4. Phase – IV: Medical Examination

   • Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME).

Application Fee

• UR / OBC / EWS (Male Candidates): Rs. 100/- (Online payment gateway).

• SC & Ex-Servicemen: Nil (Exempted).

Detail Notification :

• Official Notification PDF: Click Here

Important Dates 

• Starting Date for Online Application: September 28, 2026 (00:01 hrs)

• Last Date for Submission of Application: October 27, 2026 (23:59 hrs)

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