ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 Online Form (21 Posts)
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs has invited Online Application for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic). Total 21 posts are available. Online Application starts on 28 September 2026 and the last date is 27 October 2026. Age limit (Age: 18+ to 25, as on 27 October 2026). Candidates must check the complete details given below.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications for the post of Head Constable (Motor Mechanic). This is a General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) post that is temporary but likely to become permanent. A total of 21 vacancies are on offer, and selected candidates will be liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad. The Force is governed by the ITBPF Act 1992 and the Rules of 1994. The online application window opens at 00:01 AM on 28 September 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on 27 October 2026. Applications must be submitted online only through the ITBP recruitment website, and candidates are advised to apply well before the last date rather than waiting for the final hours.
The 21 vacancies are divided category-wise as follows: UR 7, SC 4, ST 0, OBC 7 and EWS 3. The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease, and any change will be notified through the ITBPF recruitment website. Ten per cent of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen, and unfilled Ex-servicemen seats will go to non-Ex-servicemen candidates of the respective categories. Selected candidates will be placed in Level-4 of the Pay Matrix, Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance in specified border areas, free accommodation or House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, free medical facilities and other admissible allowances. For pension, candidates may opt for the National Pension System in force from 01.01.2004 or the Unified Pension Scheme from 01.04.2024. Every selected candidate must serve a minimum of 10 years in the Force; resignation before 10 years will require refund of three months' pay and allowances or the cost of training, whichever is higher. Selected candidates will also undergo Basic Training.
Only male Indian citizens, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, are eligible. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised Board or Institution and must hold a Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognised Institution or ITI along with three years of practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, or a three-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering. The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on the closing date, 27 October 2026. The date of birth must not be earlier than 28/10/2001 and not later than 27/10/2008, and the date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate will be accepted. Relaxation beyond the upper age limit is available as per rules: SC 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, Ex-servicemen (General) 3 years after deduction of military service, Ex-servicemen (OBC) 6 years, Ex-servicemen (SC) 8 years, and Government servants up to 40 years for UR, 43 years for OBC (NCL) and 45 years for SC and ST. Minimum physical standards are: General candidates 170 cm height and 80 to 85 cm chest; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras and Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, the Kashmir region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh 165 cm and 78 to 83 cm; and candidates from the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura 162.5 cm and 77 to 82 cm. Weight must be proportionate to height and age. Distant vision must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye without correction, near vision N6 and N9, colour vision CP-III by ISIHARA, and binocular vision is required. Colour-blind candidates are not eligible, and candidates must not have knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint.
Selection is conducted in four phases. Phase I begins with the Physical Efficiency Test: a 1.6 km race to be completed in 7 minutes 30 seconds, a long jump of 11 feet in three chances and a high jump of 3.5 feet in three chances. The PET is qualifying only and carries no marks; candidates must qualify in each event, and there is no appeal against the PET. The PET is not held for Ex-servicemen. The Physical Standard Test follows, with screening of height, chest and weight; a candidate may appeal the same day to the Presiding Officer for re-measurement, whose decision is final, and underweight or overweight candidates are not debarred at the PST stage, the matter being decided at the Detailed Medical Examination. Phase II covers verification of original documents and the written examination. The written examination carries 100 marks with objective multiple-choice questions, conducted as a computer-based test or on OMR at the discretion of the ITBPF. The pattern is: General Knowledge 10 questions for 10 marks in bilingual form; Mathematics 10 questions for 10 marks in bilingual form; Hindi or English 20 questions for 20 marks, of which candidates must attempt either the Hindi or the English set; and trade-related theory 60 questions for 60 marks in bilingual form. The total is 100 questions, 100 marks and 2 hours, at 12th standard level. The minimum cut-off is 35 per cent for General, EWS and Ex-servicemen candidates and 33 per cent for SC and OBC (NCL) candidates. Negative marking is not stated in the advertisement. Phase III is the Practical (Skill) Test of 50 marks, which is qualifying in nature with 50 per cent qualifying marks for all categories; candidates qualifying the written examination are called at 10 times the category-wise vacancies. Its parts are vehicle inspection 10 marks, identification of faults 10 marks, rectification of defects 25 marks and handling of tools 5 marks. The merit list is prepared on written-examination marks, and shortlisting for the medical examination follows the number of vacancies plus the average medical failure rate, with no reserve list. Phase IV is the Detailed Medical Examination and, where applicable, the Review Medical Examination. In a tie, the older candidate is placed first, followed by alphabetical order of names in English.
Fee payable only through the online payment gateway on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Any other mode of payment will lead to summary rejection. Fee once paid is non-refundable, and a non-online payment is not accepted and will be forfeited. As per the official advertisement, only Scheduled Caste candidates and Ex-servicemen are exempt from the fee.
- Minimum Age: 18 | Maximum Age: 25
- Age as on: 27 October 2026
- Crucial date for age is the closing date, 27 October 2026. Date of birth must not be earlier than 28/10/2001 and not later than 27/10/2008. Date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation certificate on the date of application will be accepted. Relaxations beyond the upper age limit: SC 5 years; OBC (NCL) 3 years; Ex-servicemen (General) 3 years after deduction of military service; Ex-servicemen (OBC) 6 years (3+3) after deduction; Ex-servicemen (SC) 8 years (3+5) after deduction; Government servants up to 40 years (UR), 43 years (OBC-NCL) and 45 years (SC/ST). SC, OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must have been issued before the closing date.
- Age relaxation as per rules.
| 💼 Post Name | Total Posts | Pay / Remuneration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) — UR | 7 | Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) — SC | 4 | Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) — ST | 0 | Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) — OBC | 7 | Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) — EWS | 3 | Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) — Total | 21 | Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100 | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience OR Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Total | 21 |
- Head Constable (Motor Mechanic): Male Indian citizen (including subjects of Nepal/Bhutan). 10+2 pass from a recognised Board/Institution AND Certificate in Motor Mechanic from a recognised Institution/ITI + 3 years practical experience in the trade in a reputed workshop, OR 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
Minimum height and chest standards are: General candidates 170 cm height and 80 to 85 cm chest; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras and Marathas and candidates from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, the Kashmir region of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh 165 cm and 78 to 83 cm; and candidates from the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura 162.5 cm and 77 to 82 cm. Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per the CAPF uniform guidelines. Distant vision must be 6/6 in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye without correction (no glasses), near vision N6 and N9, colour vision CP-III by ISIHARA, and binocular vision is required. Colour-blind candidates are not eligible. Candidates must not have knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint, and must be in good mental and bodily health. Tattoo rules: religious symbols and names are permitted; the location must be the inner left forearm or the dorsum of the hands; size must be less than one-fourth of the part; faded removal is treated as a scar with the approval of the Presiding Officer.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (bilingual) | 10 | 10 |
| Mathematics (bilingual) | 10 | 10 |
| Hindi OR English — attempt either language's set | 20 | 20 |
| Trade-related theory (bilingual) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Candidates who qualify the written examination are called for the Practical (Skill) Test at 10 times the category-wise vacancies. The test carries 50 marks and is qualifying in nature, with 50 per cent qualifying marks for all categories. It has four parts: Vehicle inspection (10 marks), Identification of faults (10 marks), Rectification of defects (25 marks) and Handling of tools (5 marks). The merit list is prepared on the basis of written-examination marks. Shortlisting for the Detailed Medical Examination follows the number of vacancies plus the average DME failure rate, and there is no reserve list.
Admit cards will be issued online. Candidature is provisional till final selection and original document verification. Biometric capture and verification will be done at the PET/PST and at any stage; candidates with Mehndi or wax on their hands may be barred from entry. SC, OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must have been issued before the closing date; OBC (NCL) status is based on the income of FY 2025-26, 2024-25 and 2023-24, and the EWS Income and Assets certificate is based on the financial year prior to the application year and must be in possession before the closing date. Government, Central, State, Autonomous, Statutory and PSU employees need an NOC in original (Annexure-VI) at document verification. The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease; changes will be notified on the ITBPF recruitment website. Selected candidates will undergo Basic Training and must serve a minimum of 10 years in the Force; resignation before 10 years requires refund of three months' pay and allowances or the cost of training, whichever is higher.
- Pay Level / Pay Matrix: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
- Basic Pay: ₹25,500
- Allowances: DA + Ration Money Allowance + Special Compensatory Allowance (specified border areas) + free accommodation or HRA + Transport Allowance + LTC + free medical facilities
| Test | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height (minimum) | General: 170 cm; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas + Assam, HP, Kashmir region (J&K), Ladakh: 165 cm; NE states (Arunachal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura): 162.5 cm | Not applicable — male-only post |
| Chest (minimum, unexpanded–expanded) | General: 80–85 cm; Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas + Assam, HP, Kashmir region (J&K), Ladakh: 78–83 cm; NE states: 77–82 cm | Not applicable — male-only post |
| Eyesight (minimum) | Distant vision 6/6 (better eye) & 6/9 (worse eye) UNCORRECTED (no glasses); near vision N6/N9; colour vision CP-III by ISIHARA; binocular vision required; colour-blind NOT eligible | Not applicable — male-only post |
- Medical / Tattoo Policy: Tattoo: religious symbols/names permitted; location inner left forearm or dorsum of hands; size less than 1/4 of the part; faded removal treated as scar with Presiding Officer approval. Colour-blind candidates NOT eligible; no knock knees, flat foot, varicose veins or squint; good mental and bodily health required. Candidates with physical deformities/disabilities are NOT eligible.
- Educational + diploma + experience certificates (10+2 certificate, Motor Mechanic certificate / Diploma in Automobile Engineering, 3 years practical experience certificate)
- Matriculation / 10th certificate for date of birth
- SC / OBC (NCL) / EWS certificates in prescribed formats + OBC NCL declaration (certificates must have been issued before the closing date)
- NOC in original (Annexure-VI) for Government / Central / State / Autonomous / Statutory / PSU employees (failure → summary rejection)
- Height/chest relaxation certificate + domicile / ID proof (domicile certificate / PAN / Aadhaar / DL / Voter Card; West Pakistani Refugees in J&K need Annexure-IV)
- ESM discharge certificate + 4 latest passport-size photographs
10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-servicemen; unfilled ESM seats go to non-ESM candidates of the respective categories. SC, OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must have been issued before the closing date.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen (General / OBC / SC) | 3 / 6 / 8 years after deduction of military service |
| Government servants | Up to 40 years (UR) / 43 years (OBC-NCL) / 45 years (SC/ST) |