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ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026 — 16 Posts | Apply 28 September – 27 October
ITBP has opened applications for 16 Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) posts (14 male, 2 female), Group C Non-Gazetted. Graduates with Psychology as a subject, or graduates with a B.Ed/B.T., aged 20–25 can apply at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in from 28 September to 27 October 2026.
16
Total Posts
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) + DA, ration money, HRA/accommodation and other allowances
Salary
20–25
Age (yrs)
All India (and abroad, as posted)
Location
Timeline
22 Sept 2026
Published in Employment News, 26 September – 2 October 2026
28 Sept 2026
From 12:01 AM
27 Oct 2026
Until 11:59 PM; also the age cut-off date
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About This Notification
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has invited online applications for 16 Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) posts. The notification was released on 22 September 2026 and published in the Employment News edition of 26 September – 2 October 2026.
About the post
Selected candidates provide psychological support, educational guidance and mental wellness services to ITBP personnel, who serve in some of India's toughest border terrain. The post is General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial, initially temporary but likely to become permanent.
Key points
- 16 posts: 14 male, 2 female
- Open to Indian citizens and subjects of Nepal and Bhutan
- 10% of vacancies in each category reserved for ex-servicemen
- If women candidates are not available, those posts go to male candidates of the same category
- Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100)
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad
Key Details
Organization
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)
Department
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Exam Name
ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Recruitment 2026
Total Posts
16
Job Location
All India (and abroad, as posted)
Selection Process
PET → PST → Written Examination → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Official Website
https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Male and female Indian citizens; subjects of Nepal and Bhutan also eligible
Educational Qualification
Degree with Psychology as a subject, OR degree with B.Ed / B.T. or equivalent
Age Limit
20–25 years as on 27 October 2026; SC/ST 5 years and OBC 3 years relaxation
Physical & Medical Standards
Must meet the PST and medical standards given in the official advertisement
Educational Qualification
- A degree from a recognised university with Psychology as a subject, OR
- A degree from a recognised university with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) / Bachelor of Teaching (B.T.) or equivalent
Age Limit
General Category: 20–25 years
Age limit: 20–25 years as on 27 October 2026 (born between 28 October 2001 and 27 October 2006). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, ex-servicemen and other categories as per Government of India rules.
Important Dates
Notification Released
22 Sept 2026
Published in Employment News, 26 September – 2 October 2026
Application Start
28 Sept 2026
From 12:01 AM
Application End
27 Oct 2026
Until 11:59 PM; also the age cut-off date
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 22 Sept 2026 | Published in Employment News, 26 September – 2 October 2026 |
| ✓Application Start | 28 Sept 2026 | From 12:01 AM |
| NEXTApplication End | 27 Oct 2026 | Until 11:59 PM; also the age cut-off date |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 16
Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor)
16Pay Scale: Level-4, ₹25,500–81,100
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | Level-4, ₹25,500–81,100 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
PET / PST — Exam Pattern
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test | — | — | — | No | offline |
Qualifying; standards as per the official advertisement
Written Examination — Exam Pattern
Psychology-heavy paper (about 60 of 100 marks from Psychology, per sources) plus general sections
Marks
100
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology-heavy paper (about 60 of 100 marks from Psychology, per sources) plus general sections | — | 100 | — | No | offline |
Exact section-wise pattern as per the official advertisement
Document Verification & Medical — Exam Pattern
Document check and Medical Examination
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document check and Medical Examination | — | — | — | No | offline |
Step 1: Check Eligibility
Confirm you hold a degree with Psychology as a subject, or a degree plus B.Ed/B.T., and that you were born between 28 October 2001 and 27 October 2006.
Step 2: Create Your Profile
Register at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in with a working email ID and mobile number, and fill in gender, category and employment details correctly.
Step 3: Apply and Pay by 27 October
Fill the Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) form, pay ₹100 if applicable, and submit before 11:59 PM on 27 October.
Step 4: Prepare for PET and the Written Exam
Start running practice for the PET, and focus on Psychology topics such as Psychopathology and Counselling Psychology for the written exam.
Latest Updates
28 Sept
2026
🔔 ITBP HC Education & Stress Counsellor 2026 — Online Applications Open Today
Apply for 16 posts (14 male, 2 female) at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in until 27 October 2026 (11:59 PM).
Apply Now22 Sept
2026
0ITBP Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) Notification Released — 16 Posts
Psychology or B.Ed graduates aged 20–25 eligible; applications from 28 September.
ITBP HC Education & Stress Counsellor 2026 — Key Highlights
- Total posts: 16 (14 male, 2 female)
- Apply: 28 September – 27 October 2026
- Qualification: Degree with Psychology, or Degree + B.Ed/B.T.
- Age: 20–25 years (as on 27 October 2026)
- Pay: Level-4, ₹25,500–₹81,100
- Fee: ₹100 (Female/SC/ST/ESM exempt)
Who Should Apply
This is one of the few paramilitary posts built around a Psychology or teaching background. Since a large share of the written exam comes from Psychology, graduates who studied it as a subject have a clear advantage. Note that the post still requires clearing a physical test, so start fitness training early.
