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ITBP Head Constable Recruitment 2026: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has released the notification for the recruitment of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) for the year 2026. A total of 21 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible male Indian citizens can apply for these posts. Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan may also apply, subject to prescribed conditions.

The online application process will commence at 12:01 AM on September 28, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications until 11:59 PM on October 27, 2026. This recruitment is for the ITBP, which operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

Recruitment for 21 Posts

ITBP has announced a total of 21 vacancies for the post of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic). These posts fall under the General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, and Non-Ministerial category.

Recruitment Details    Information
Organization    Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
Post    Head Constable (Motor Mechanic)
Total Posts    21
Service    General Central Service, Group ‘C’
Category of Post    Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Mode of Application    Online
Application Start Date    September 28, 2026, at 12:01 AM
Last Date    October 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Age Limit    18 to 25 years
Pay Level    Level-4
Pay Scale    ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
Application Fee    ₹100
Posting    Anywhere in India or abroad

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Out of the total 21 posts, 7 are reserved for the Unreserved (General) category. There are 4 posts for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 3 for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). No separate posts have been allocated for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the recruitment details. Category    Posts
Unreserved    7
SC    4
ST    0
OBC    7
EWS    3
Total    21

Who can apply?
Male Indian citizens eligible for this recruitment may apply. The notification also states that citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are eligible to apply subject to prescribed conditions. Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age. Age relaxation will be granted to reserved categories in accordance with government rules.

12th Pass plus Technical Qualification Required
For the post of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic), candidates must have passed the 12th standard from a recognized board or institution. Additionally, they must possess the prescribed technical qualification and experience in the Motor Mechanic trade.

Candidates must hold a Motor Mechanic certificate from a recognized institution or ITI and possess three years of practical experience in this trade at a reputed workshop.

Alternatively, a three-year diploma in Automobile Engineering is also an acceptable qualification.

How will the selection take place?
Candidates for the ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) recruitment will have to undergo several stages. Online admit cards will be issued to candidates whose applications are found valid, enabling them to participate in the recruitment examination and subsequent stages. The selection process comprises the following stages:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Standard Test (PST)
Verification of Original Documents
Written Examination
Practical Skill Test
Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Review Medical Examination (RME), where applicable

Appointment initially temporary
According to the notification, the appointment to the post of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) will initially be on a temporary basis; however, it is likely to become permanent later. Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India or abroad.

What is the application fee?
The application fee for this recruitment is ₹100. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Ex-servicemen categories are exempt from paying the application fee.

Category    Application Fee
Other eligible candidates    ₹100
SC    Fee exempted
ST    Fee exempted
Ex-servicemen    Fee exempted

How to apply online
Visit the official ITBP recruitment website.
Open the link for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026.
Register by clicking on the online application link.
Enter your personal and contact details.
Enter details regarding educational and technical qualifications.
Provide information about experience and diplomas, where applicable.
Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents.
Carefully review all the information entered in the application.
Pay the application fee of ₹100, if applicable.
Submit the application form and keep a copy for future reference.

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