ITBP Head Constable Education and Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026: 16 Posts for Psychology/B.Ed Graduates

Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications for 16 posts of Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted. Graduates with Psychology, or graduates with B.Ed/B.T., aged 20 to 25 years can apply. The pay is Level 4 (Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100). Both men and women can apply online from 28 September to 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM).

ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Vacancies are tentative and may change. 10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in each category; unfilled ESM posts go to non-ESM candidates of the same category. If women candidates are not available, the posts will be filled by male candidates of the same category (MHA guidelines).

Who Can Apply

Male and female Indian citizens (including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan) with the required degree, age and physical/medical standards can apply. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad, and will be governed by the ITBPF Act, 1992 and ITBPF Rules, 1994.

Educational Qualification

• Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject; OR
• Degree from a recognized University with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent.

Age Limit

20 to 25 years as on 27.10.2026. Candidates must be born not earlier than 28.10.2001 and not later than 27.10.2006. The date of birth in the 10th certificate will be accepted.

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OBC (NCL) certificates must be based on the income of 2025-26, 2024-25 and 2023-24. EWS certificates must be based on the financial year before the year of application. You must have these certificates before 27.10.2026.

Application Fee

Pay only online through the payment gateway on https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Fee once paid will not be refunded.

Salary

Physical Standards

Weight must match height and age as per medical standards. Candidates claiming height/chest relaxation must give a certificate in Annexure-V format when asked.

Medical Standards

• Distant vision: 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses. Near vision: N6 (better eye) and N9 (worse eye). No correction of any kind is allowed, even by glasses. Colour vision CP III by Ishihara. Binocular vision is required.
• Colour blind candidates are not eligible.
• No knock-knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint in eyes.
• Tattoos: only religious symbols/names (as in the Indian Army), only on the inner left forearm or back of the hand, and smaller than 1/4 of that body part.

Selection Process

• Phase I – PET (qualifying): Male: 1.6 km race in 7.30 minutes, Long Jump 11 feet, High Jump 3.5 feet (3 chances each). Female: 800 m race in 4.45 minutes, Long Jump 9 feet, High Jump 3 feet (3 chances each). No PET for Ex-Servicemen.
• PST: Height, chest (male only) and weight check. Appeal is allowed on the same day.
• Phase II – Written Exam: 100 marks, objective (OMR or CBT), 2 hours, no negative marking.
• Document verification and Detailed Medical Examination (DME), based on category-wise merit in the written exam. There is no reserve list.
• Biometric identity check will be done before PET/PST and can be done at any stage.

Written Exam Pattern

Psychology syllabus (60 marks): General Psychology, Intelligence and Creativity, Problem Solving (10); Personality, Attitude, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination, Group Dynamics (10); Psychopathology (15); Counseling Psychology (15); Managing Human Resources (10). Qualifying marks: 35% for UR, EWS and Ex-Servicemen; 33% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL).

Documents Required

• Printout of the online application form and admit card
• 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
• Degree certificate and mark sheets (Psychology subject or B.Ed/B.T.)
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate in the prescribed Annexure format
• Annexure-V certificate for height/chest relaxation (if claimed)
• No Objection Certificate (Annexure-IV) from employer for government employees

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in and create your profile with a working email ID and mobile number.
2. Fill in gender, category, employment status and other details correctly in the profile.
3. Fill in the online application for Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026.
4. Pay Rs 100 online (if applicable) and submit before 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
5. Take a printout of the form. You will need it with the admit card at the PET/PST venue.

Why You Should Apply

Psychology and B.Ed graduates can join a central armed police force with a Level 4 pay scale, free medical care, ration money and accommodation or HRA. There are only 16 posts, but 60 of the 100 written exam marks come from Psychology, which suits students from that background.

Preparation Tips

• Focus on Psychopathology and Counseling Psychology – together they carry 30 marks.
• Start running practice now to clear the 1.6 km race (7.30 min) or 800 m race (4.45 min).
• Check your eyesight without glasses – correction of any kind is not allowed.
• Get your OBC/EWS certificates made in the prescribed format before 27 October 2026.

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FAQs – ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) 2026

Q1. How many posts are there?

16 posts: 14 for male and 2 for female candidates.

Q2. What is the last date?

27 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Online applications open on 28 September 2026.

Q3. What qualification is needed?

A degree with Psychology as a subject, or a degree with B.Ed / Bachelor of Teaching.

Q4. What is the age limit?

20 to 25 years as on 27.10.2026 (born between 28.10.2001 and 27.10.2006), with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q5. What is the salary?

Level 4, Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, plus allowances.

Q6. What is the application fee?

Rs 100 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates. SC, ST, female and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay nothing.

Q7. How will selection be done?

PET, PST, a 100-mark written exam (60 marks Psychology), document verification and medical exam.