ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced recruitment for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic). The opportunity is open to eligible Male Indian citizens who meet the stated education, trade experience and age requirements.

There are 21 vacancies, and the online application window runs from 28 September 2026 at 00:01 AM to 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications are accepted only through the ITBP recruitment portal; the recruitment process includes physical tests, document verification, a written examination, a practical test and medical examinations.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

ITBP has listed 21 vacancies for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic), with the category distribution shown below.

The vacancy count is tentative and may be increased or reduced without prior notice; ITBP says any changes will be communicated through its recruitment website. Ten per cent of vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen. If eligible and qualified Ex-servicemen are not available for those vacancies, they may be filled by non-Ex-servicemen of the respective categories. ITBP also reserves the right to alter the sequence of recruitment stages or cancel or postpone recruitment for administrative reasons.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board or institution. They must also meet one of these trade qualification routes: hold a Motor Mechanic certificate from a recognised institution or Industrial Training Institute and have three years of practical experience in the trade at a reputed workshop; or hold a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.

Age Limit

The stated age range is 18 to 25 years. The short notification does not specify age-relaxation details; candidates should consult the detailed advertisement on the ITBP recruitment website for applicable relaxations and the full eligibility conditions.

Application Fee

The stated fee is one hundred rupees, payable through the prescribed online method. Candidates in the listed exempt categories do not have to pay the application fee.

How to Apply

1. Create or use a personal email address and mobile number, and keep them active through the selection process. ITBP states that a valid email ID and phone number are required.
2. Visit the official ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
3. Complete the online application form and provide the required details.
4. Pay the INR 100 fee through the prescribed online payment mode if you are not exempt.
5. Review and submit the application before 27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Offline applications will not be accepted.
6. Download the online admit card from the ITBP recruitment website if your application is found in order. ITBP states that it is not responsible for an admit card not being received because of technical or other reasons.
7. Refer to the detailed advertisement on the official portal if you need further information about eligibility, the application process or recruitment tests.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification lists Level 4 in the Pay Matrix at INR 25,500–81,100 and Level 3 at INR 21,700–69,100, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. It does not clarify in the provided text how the two listed levels apply to this post, so candidates should check the detailed official advertisement for the applicable pay level and related allowances.

Selection Process

The selection is stated to include a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), verification of original documents, a written examination, a Practical (Skill) Test, a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and a Review Medical Examination (RME). The PET is qualifying in nature, while the PST, written test, trade practical and medical examinations will be conducted under the prescribed standards, syllabus or norms. The DME is to follow the Uniforms Guidelines for Recruitment Medical Examination for GOs and NGOs in CAPFs and ARs. Applicants whose applications are found in order will be issued online admit cards for the recruitment tests.

The post is initially on a temporary basis and is stated to be likely to become permanent in ITBPF. Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India or abroad. Eligible applicants should submit their online forms before the stated deadline and consult the detailed official advertisement for any additional recruitment conditions.