ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 16 Posts

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced the ITBP Head Constable Education and Stress Counsellor Recruitment 2026. This is a good Government Job opportunity for graduates who have studied Psychology or hold a teaching degree such as B.Ed. or B.T. The force has announced 16 vacancies in total, open to both male and female candidates. The online application window opens on 28 September 2026 and closes on 27 October 2026. The post of Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) is a General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post. It is a temporary appointment that is likely to become permanent. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or even abroad, and they will be governed by the ITBPF Act, 1992 and the ITBPF Rules, 1994. Candidates who are serious about this ITBP Recruitment 2026 should read the eligibility conditions closely before they apply online. Of the 16 posts, 14 are for male candidates and 2 are for female candidates. Male vacancies are spread as 3 UR, 2 ST, 8 OBC and 1 EWS, with no post for SC. Female vacancies are 1 UR and 1 OBC. Ten percent of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen. The vacancy numbers are tentative and can change, so keep checking the official website for updates. The role carries a salary of Pay Level-4 in the Pay Matrix, that is Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 under the 7th CPC. On top of the basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, Ration Money, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, free medical facilities and free accommodation or HRA. Special Compensatory Allowance is paid when posted in specified border areas. New joiners can also choose between the National Pension System (NPS) and the United Pension Scheme (UPS), which makes this an attractive Government Job for long-term planning. On eligibility, the age limit is 20 to 25 years as on 27 October 2026. Candidates must have been born between 28 October 2001 and 27 October 2006. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates as per the rules. On education, you need a degree with Psychology as a subject, or a degree along with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Teaching. Candidates with physical disabilities are not eligible for this recruitment. The selection process is in three phases. First comes the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and the Physical Standard Test (PST). Those who qualify then take a 100-mark written exam, where 60 marks come from Psychology and the rest from English, Hindi, General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude with Reasoning. After the merit list, candidates go through document verification and a Detailed Medical Examination (DME), with a Review Medical Examination (RME) available in some cases. Ex-Servicemen do not have to appear in the PET. Candidates need to meet the physical standards as well. For example, the minimum height is 170 cm for male and 157 cm for female candidates from most regions, with relaxation for groups such as Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Dogras and candidates from the North-Eastern states including Assam, and for Scheduled Tribes. Eyesight rules are strict, and colour blindness makes a candidate ineligible, so prepare early. The application fee is only Rs. 100 for male UR, OBC and EWS candidates. Women, SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay no fee. Payment must be made online only. If you meet the conditions, do not wait for the last date. Create your profile on the official ITBP recruitment website, fill in your details carefully, upload the required documents and submit the form. Keep a printout of your application for the later stages. Wrong information can lead to cancellation of your candidature, so double-check everything. Stay away from touts, as ITBP recruitment does not require any payment except the small application fee.