- Recruitment for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) positions in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
- Selected candidates will serve anywhere in India or abroad and will be governed by the ITBPF Act, 1992 and ITBPF Rules, 1994.
- Temporary positions with a likelihood of being made permanent.
- Online applications only—no offline submissions allowed.
- 21 vacancies in total, including reserved categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Ex-servicemen).
- 10% of vacancies reserved for Ex-servicemen—if unfilled, will be filled by non-Ex-servicemen candidates of respective categories.
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🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 12th + Diploma
Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF)
Total Vacancies
21
Job Location
Anywhere in India or abroad (posting location not specified; candidates must be prepared to serve anywhere).
Apply Start
28 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
27 Oct 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) (ITBPF) |
| Job Category | Police |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th + Diploma (12th-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 21 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level 4 in the Pay Matrix: Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 (as per 7th CPC). Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance (for border areas), HRA, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, Free Medical Facilities, and other allowances as applicable. |
| Age Limits | 18 to 25 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | male |
| Experience Required | Three years of practical experience in Motor Mechanic trade or three years of Diploma in Automobile Engineering. |
| Application Fee | • Male candidates belonging to UR, OBC, and EWS categories: Rs. 100/- (online payment only). • Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Ex-servicemen: Exempted from paying the fee. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Gender: Male Indian citizens (including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 25 years as of 27th October 2026 (i.e., born between 28th October 2001 and 27th October 2008).
- Educational Qualifications:
- 10+2 pass from a recognized Board or Institution.
- Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognized Institution or Industrial Training Institute with three years of practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, or
- Three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: 170 cm (minimum) for all other States and Union Territories.
- Chest: 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded) for all other States and Union Territories.
- Relaxation in height/chest for candidates from specific regions (e.g., Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, etc.).
- Medical Standards:
- Minimum distant vision: 6/6 and 6/9 for both eyes without correction (no glasses allowed).
- Color vision: Must be CP III by Ishihara (no color blindness permitted).
- No knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in the eyes.
- Tattoos: Only permitted on traditional sites (e.g., inner aspect of forearm, dorsum of hands) and must be less than ¼ of the part size.
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Reservation applicable as per Department of Personnel & Training guidelines.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC: 5 years beyond upper age limit.
- OBC (NCL): 3 years beyond upper age limit.
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years (General/Unreserved), 6 years (OBC), 8 years (SC) after deduction of military service.
- Government servants: Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST).
- Age Limit: Between 18 and 25 years as of 27th October 2026 (i.e., born between 28th October 2001 and 27th October 2008).
- Educational Qualifications:
- 10+2 pass from a recognized Board or Institution.
- Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognized Institution or Industrial Training Institute with three years of practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, or
- Three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: 170 cm (minimum) for all other States and Union Territories.
- Chest: 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded) for all other States and Union Territories.
- Relaxation in height/chest for candidates from specific regions (e.g., Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, etc.).
- Medical Standards:
- Minimum distant vision: 6/6 and 6/9 for both eyes without correction (no glasses allowed).
- Color vision: Must be CP III by Ishihara (no color blindness permitted).
- No knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins, or squint in the eyes.
- Tattoos: Only permitted on traditional sites (e.g., inner aspect of forearm, dorsum of hands) and must be less than ¼ of the part size.
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Reservation applicable as per Department of Personnel & Training guidelines.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC: 5 years beyond upper age limit.
- OBC (NCL): 3 years beyond upper age limit.
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years (General/Unreserved), 6 years (OBC), 8 years (SC) after deduction of military service.
- Government servants: Up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC), 45 years (SC/ST).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Phase I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (Qualifying in nature):
- 1.6 km race to be completed within 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Long jump: 11 feet (3 chances).
- High jump: 3.5 feet (3 chances).
- No marks awarded—candidates must qualify all events to proceed.
- Phase II: Physical Standard Test (PST) (Height, Chest, Weight measurements).
- Phase III: Verification of Original Documents (Educational, caste, experience, etc.).
- Phase IV: Written Examination (100 Marks) (Objective type, multiple-choice questions).
- Subjects: General Knowledge (10 marks), Mathematics (10 marks), Hindi/English (20 marks), Trade-related theory (60 marks).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS/Ex-servicemen, 33% for SC/OBC (NCL).
- Phase V: Practical (Skill) Test (50 Marks) (Qualifying in nature).
- Components: Vehicle inspection (10 marks), identification of faults (10 marks), rectification of defects (25 marks), handling of tools (5 marks).
- Phase VI: Merit List (Based on written exam marks).
- Phase VII: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) (Uniform guidelines for CAPFs).
- Phase VIII: Review Medical Examination (RME) (If declared unfit in DME).
- 1.6 km race to be completed within 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Long jump: 11 feet (3 chances).
- High jump: 3.5 feet (3 chances).
- No marks awarded—candidates must qualify all events to proceed.
- Phase II: Physical Standard Test (PST) (Height, Chest, Weight measurements).
- Phase III: Verification of Original Documents (Educational, caste, experience, etc.).
- Phase IV: Written Examination (100 Marks) (Objective type, multiple-choice questions).
- Subjects: General Knowledge (10 marks), Mathematics (10 marks), Hindi/English (20 marks), Trade-related theory (60 marks).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% for General/EWS/Ex-servicemen, 33% for SC/OBC (NCL).
- Phase V: Practical (Skill) Test (50 Marks) (Qualifying in nature).
- Components: Vehicle inspection (10 marks), identification of faults (10 marks), rectification of defects (25 marks), handling of tools (5 marks).
- Phase VI: Merit List (Based on written exam marks).
- Phase VII: Detailed Medical Examination (DME) (Uniform guidelines for CAPFs).
- Phase VIII: Review Medical Examination (RME) (If declared unfit in DME).
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, Ex-servicemen
📂 Required Documents
- Educational certificates (10+2, Diploma, experience certificates).
- Matriculation/10th class pass certificate (for age verification).
- Caste certificates (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) issued by competent authorities (Tehsildar/SDM).
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for OBC candidates (based on income for 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).
- Discharge certificate (for Ex-servicemen).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if currently in government service).
- Domicile certificate/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Driver’s License (for citizenship verification).
- Certificate for relaxation in height/chest (if applicable).
- Four latest passport-size photographs.
- Matriculation/10th class pass certificate (for age verification).
- Caste certificates (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) issued by competent authorities (Tehsildar/SDM).
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate for OBC candidates (based on income for 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26).
- Discharge certificate (for Ex-servicemen).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer (if currently in government service).
- Domicile certificate/PAN Card/Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Driver’s License (for citizenship verification).
- Certificate for relaxation in height/chest (if applicable).
- Four latest passport-size photographs.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Male candidates belonging to UR, OBC, and EWS categories: Rs. 100/- (online payment only).
• Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Ex-servicemen: Exempted from paying the fee.
• Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Ex-servicemen: Exempted from paying the fee.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) post in ITBPF?
There are a total of 21 vacancies for the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) post in ITBPF, including reserved categories.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) post?
The age limit is between 18 and 25 years as of 27th October 2026. Candidates should not have been born earlier than 28th October 2001 or later than 27th October 2008.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the ITBPF Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) recruitment?
Yes, the application fee is Rs. 100/- for UR, OBC, and EWS candidates. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the fee.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the ITBPF Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 27th October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q.
What are the educational qualifications required for the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) post?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board or Institution, along with either a Certificate in Motor Mechanic with three years of practical experience or a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.