The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has published the official employment advertisement for the engagement of Head Constable (Education and Stress Counsellor) positions under Group 'C' Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) cadres. A total of 16 vacancies (14 Male, 2 Female) have been declared under notification reference CEN 2026.
Qualified Indian citizens (including eligible subjects of Nepal and Bhutan) holding a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a Graduate degree with B.Ed. can submit their applications online starting September 28, 2026. The registration window will remain active on the official recruitment site until October 27, 2026.
Key Overview:
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Post Title: Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor)
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Total Vacancies: 16 Posts (Male: 14 | Female: 02)
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Application Start: 28-09-2026
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Application End: 27-10-2026
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Pay Matrix: Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100/- plus allowances)
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Official Portal: recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in
ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026 Summary Table
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Parameter |
Details |
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Recruiting Agency |
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) |
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Designation |
Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) |
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Classification |
Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
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Total Openings |
16 Seats |
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Registration Start Date |
September 28, 2026 (12:01 AM) |
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Registration Closing Date |
October 27, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Mode of Application |
Online Mode Only |
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Selection Stages |
PET/PST → Written Test → Document Verification → Medical Exam |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The seat allotment matrix for male and female candidates across different quota categories is structured as follows:
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Category |
Male Openings |
Female Openings |
Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
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Unreserved (UR) |
03 |
01 |
04 |
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Other Backward Class (OBC) |
08 |
01 |
09 |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
02 |
00 |
02 |
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Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
01 |
00 |
01 |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) |
00 |
00 |
00 |
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Total |
14 |
02 |
16 |
Note: 10% of total posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) within their respective categories.
ITBP HC Education & Stress Counsellor Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy either of the following educational criteria from a recognized university or institute:
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Option A: Bachelor's Degree with Psychology as a main subject.
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Option B: Bachelor's Degree along with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.) or equivalent qualification.
2. Age Limit (As of 27-10-2026)
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Minimum Required Age: 20 Years
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Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years
Upper Age Relaxations: Permissible for reserved categories per Central Government norms:
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OBC (NCL): Up to 3 years
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ST Category: Up to 5 years
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Ex-Servicemen: Per government rules post-deduction of military service period.
Application Fee Structure
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Candidate Category |
Fee Amount |
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General / OBC / EWS (Male) |
Rs. 100/- |
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SC / ST Candidates |
Exempted (Nil) |
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All Female Candidates |
Exempted (Nil) |
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Ex-Servicemen (ESM) |
Exempted (Nil) |
Selection Procedure
Candidates must qualify sequentially through the following evaluation stages:
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Phase I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST)
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Male PET: 1.6 km run in 7 min 30 sec, 11-foot Long Jump (3 attempts), 3.5-foot High Jump (3 attempts).
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Female PET: 800 meter run in 4 min 45 sec, 9-foot Long Jump (3 attempts), 3-foot High Jump (3 attempts).
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Phase II: Written Examination - OMR or Computer-Based Objective Test assessing subject knowledge and general aptitude.
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Phase III: Document Verification - Authenticating original certificates, age proof, and credentials.
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Phase IV: Medical Examination - Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME).
How to Apply Online for ITBP HC Stress Counsellor 2026
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Navigate to the official portal: recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
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Complete the user registration step by entering a functional mobile number and email ID.
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Log in using your generated credentials and click on the Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026 application link.
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Fill in your basic, academic, and category details carefully.
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Upload scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature, and educational documents in the prescribed format.
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Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- via online gateway (if applicable).
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Verify all information carefully before pressing the submit button. Save and print out the completed registration form.
Important Links
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Official Recruitment Portal |
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Online Application Link |
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Detailed Notification PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: How many vacancies are declared in ITBP Head Constable Education & Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 16 vacancies have been announced (14 for males and 02 for females).
2: What is the last date to apply online for this ITBP recruitment?
A: The online application submission deadline is October 27, 2026 (11:59 PM).
3: What educational qualification is mandatory for the Stress Counsellor post?
A: Applicants need either a Graduation Degree with Psychology as a subject OR a Graduate degree accompanied by a B.Ed. or Bachelor of Teaching degree.
4: What is the age bracket for ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor)?
A: Candidates must be between 20 and 25 years old as of October 27, 2026. Age relaxations apply to eligible reserved candidates.
