The last date to apply is today — 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs, is recruiting 21 Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) posts. Only male candidates are eligible. Applications close tonight at 11:59 PM at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. The post is Group C, Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100), and carries a minimum service obligation of 10 years.
Important Note
1. The application window closes tonight at 11:59 PM on 27 October 2026. Submit your application and pay the fee at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in immediately.
2. A general 10+2 pass qualification alone is not enough. You must have either a Motor Mechanic certificate from a recognised institution plus 3 years of practical experience in a reputed workshop, or a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
3. Only male candidates are eligible. This includes subjects of Nepal and Bhutan who meet the prescribed conditions.
ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) |
| Job Classification | General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Total Vacancies | 21 (including backlog vacancies) |
| Gender | Male only |
| Qualification | 10+2 + Motor Mechanic certificate + 3 yrs experience, OR 10+2 + 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years as on 27 October 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level 4, 7th CPC (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (UR/OBC/EWS) / Nil (SC/Ex-SM) |
| Employment Type | Temporary, likely to be permanent |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 28 September 2026, 12:01 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Posting | Anywhere in India or abroad |
| Official Website | recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | 28 September 2026, 12:01 AM |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| PET / PST date | To be announced |
| Written Examination date | To be announced |
| Practical Skill Test date | To be announced |
Admit cards for all stages will be issued through recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 7 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 7 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4 |
| EWS | 3 |
| ST | 0 |
| Total | 21 |
10% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen within the overall 21, not as additional posts. The vacancy count is tentative and may change.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational and Technical Qualification
| Route | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Route 1 | 10+2 from a recognised Board + Motor Mechanic certificate from a recognised institution or ITI + 3 years of practical experience in a reputed workshop |
| Route 2 | 10+2 from a recognised Board + 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering |
The 3-year practical experience requirement applies only to Route 1 (Motor Mechanic certificate holders). It does not apply to Route 2 (Diploma in Automobile Engineering).
All qualifications must be held as on 27 October 2026.
Age Limit (as on 27 October 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 18 to 25 years |
| SC | Up to 30 years (5 years relaxation) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 28 years (3 years relaxation) |
| Ex-SM (UR) | Relaxation of 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Ex-SM (OBC) | Relaxation of 6 years after deducting military service |
| Ex-SM (SC) | Relaxation of 8 years after deducting military service |
| Govt. Servants (UR) | Up to 40 years |
| Govt. Servants (OBC) | Up to 43 years |
| Govt. Servants (SC/ST) | Up to 45 years |
Date of birth range (without relaxation): born between 28 October 2001 and 27 October 2008 (inclusive).
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 4, 7th CPC |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 |
In addition: Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance for border postings, free accommodation or HRA, Transport Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, free medical facilities and other applicable allowances. Pension is under NPS or UPS as per applicable rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Rs. 100 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Rs. 100 |
| EWS | Rs. 100 |
| SC | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Fee is paid online through the ITBP recruitment portal only. Any other mode is not accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
| Phase | Stage |
|---|---|
| Phase I | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Phase II | Original Document Verification and Written Examination |
| Phase III | Practical Skill Test (qualifying) and merit list preparation |
| Phase IV | Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) if applicable |
Final merit is based on written examination marks only, among candidates who qualify all preceding stages. The Practical Skill Test is qualifying — its marks are not counted in the merit list.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
PET is qualifying. Candidates failing any event are eliminated. No marks are awarded for PET.
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 1.6 km Race | Within 7 minutes 30 seconds |
| Long Jump | 11 feet (3 chances) |
| High Jump | 3.5 feet (3 chances) |
Ex-Servicemen are exempt from PET but must qualify all other stages.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Category / Region | Height | Chest (Unexpanded) | Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All other states and UTs | 170 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas; Assam, HP, Kashmir region of J&K, Ladakh | 165 cm | 78 cm | 83 cm |
| Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | 162.5 cm | 77 cm | 82 cm |
Weight must be proportionate to height and age as per CAPF medical guidelines.
Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 |
| Hindi or English (candidate’s choice) | 20 | 20 |
| Trade-Related Theory (Motor Mechanic/Automobile) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 2 hours. Mode: CBT or OMR at ITBP’s discretion. Standard: 12th level. Negative marking is not specified in the notification.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / Ex-SM | 35% (35 out of 100) |
| OBC / SC | 33% (33 out of 100) |
Practical Skill Test
Candidates shortlisted up to 10Ă— category-wise vacancies from the written exam appear for the Practical Skill Test. It is qualifying only.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Inspection | 10 |
| Identification of Faults | 10 |
| Rectification of Defects | 25 |
| Handling of Tools | 5 |
| Total | 50 |
Minimum qualifying marks: 25 out of 50 for all categories.
Medical Standards
| Vision | Better Eye | Worse Eye |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Vision | 6/6 | 6/9 |
| Near Vision | N6 | N9 |
No visual correction of any kind is permitted. High colour vision, binocular vision and absence of colour blindness are required. Knock knees, flat feet, varicose veins and squint are not permitted. Tattoos are allowed only on traditional permitted locations (inner forearm, back of hands) under the size restrictions in the notification.
Service Conditions
- Liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
- Minimum service obligation of 10 years. Resignation before completing 10 years may require refunding 3 months’ pay and allowances or the cost of training, whichever is higher.
- Selected candidates must undergo prescribed basic training.
How to Apply
- Visit recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- Open the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Create or log in to your candidate profile.
- Fill in all personal, educational and technical details accurately.
- Enter your Motor Mechanic certificate and experience details or Automobile Engineering Diploma details, as applicable.
- Upload photograph, signature and supporting documents per portal instructions.
- Pay Rs. 100 fee online if applicable.
- Submit before 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save and print the application for future recruitment stages.
Documents Required at Verification
- Online application printout and admit card
- 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
- 10+2 certificate
- Motor Mechanic certificate from recognised institution or ITI (Route 1 applicants)
- 3 years’ practical experience certificate from reputed workshop (Route 1 applicants)
- 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering certificate (Route 2 applicants)
- SC / OBC NCL / EWS certificate as applicable
- OBC NCL declaration
- Government employee NOC (if applicable)
- Height/chest relaxation certificate (if claimed)
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
- Four recent passport-size photographs
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card / Recruitment Updates | Click Here |
| ITBP Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the last date for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026?
27 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. This is also the last date to pay the fee.
How many vacancies are there?
21 posts: UR-7, OBC-7, SC-4, EWS-3, ST-0.
Can female candidates apply?
No. Only male candidates are eligible, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan who meet the prescribed conditions.
What is the pay scale?
Level 4, 7th CPC — Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, plus allowances.
What qualification is required?
10+2 plus either a Motor Mechanic certificate and 3 years of practical experience in a reputed workshop, or a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
The notification does not specify negative marking. Follow any exam instructions issued by ITBP on the recruitment portal.
What are the PET requirements?
1.6 km race in 7 minutes 30 seconds, Long Jump of 11 feet and High Jump of 3.5 feet. All three must be cleared. Ex-Servicemen are exempt.
Is there a minimum service commitment?
Yes. Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 10 years. Early resignation may require refunding 3 months’ pay or training cost, whichever is higher.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 notification published at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Negative marking, ST vacancy count and other details not specified in the notification are stated as not available. Check all updates including PET/PST, written exam and skill test schedules at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. JobShouter is not associated with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force. This article is for informational purposes only.
