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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 28, 2026
Starts
Sep 28, 2026
Deadline
Oct 27, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Essential eligibility requirements for Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) in ITBP:
Candidate must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on the closing date (27.10.2026). Candidates should not have been born earlier than 28.10.2001 and later than 27.10.2008. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and as permissible for Ex-Servicemen and Central Government civilian employees.
How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
The selection process comprises four sequential phases: (1) Phase-I: PET (1.6 km run in 7m 30s, 11 ft long jump, 3.5 ft high jump) and PST (Height 170 cm, Chest 80-85 cm for general); (2) Phase-II: Documentation verification followed by Written Examination (100 marks: 60 marks trade theory, 20 marks English/Hindi, 10 marks GK, 10 marks Maths); (3) Phase-III: Practical Skill Test (50 marks, 50% qualifying) for top 10x candidates; and (4) Phase-IV: Detailed Medical Examination. Final Merit List is determined strictly on the basis of marks secured in the Written Examination.
What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Written Examination (OMR or CBT)
120 Minutes
No negative marking mentioned
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 |
| Mathematics (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 |
| General Hindi or General English (Candidate Choice) | 20 | 20 |
| Trade Related Theory (Motor Mechanic / Automobile) | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Practical (Skill) Test
60 Minutes
None (Qualifying 50% / 25 Marks)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Inspection | 1 | 10 |
| Identification of Faults | 1 | 10 |
| Rectification of Defects | 1 | 25 |
| Handling of Tools | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 50 |
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Level-4 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) plus admissible central paramilitary allowances, free rations/RMA, uniform allowance, and risk/hardship allowances.
Pay Level-4 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). The post carries Dearness Allowance, Ration Money Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance (for border/high-altitude deployments), Transport Allowance, free accommodation or HRA, medical facilities, and choice of NPS or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
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• Male candidates belonging to UR, OBC (NCL), and EWS: ₹100/- (Online payment gateway)
• SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen: NIL (Fully Exempted)
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Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 28, 2026
Starts
Sep 28, 2026
Deadline
Oct 27, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
The selection process comprises four sequential phases: (1) Phase-I: PET (1.6 km run in 7m 30s, 11 ft long jump, 3.5 ft high jump) and PST (Height 170 cm, Chest 80-85 cm for general); (2) Phase-II: Documentation verification followed by Written Examination (100 marks: 60 marks trade theory, 20 marks English/Hindi, 10 marks GK, 10 marks Maths); (3) Phase-III: Practical Skill Test (50 marks, 50% qualifying) for top 10x candidates; and (4) Phase-IV: Detailed Medical Examination. Final Merit List is determined strictly on the basis of marks secured in the Written Examination.
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Candidates must have passed 10+2 along with an ITI certificate in Motor Mechanic with 3 years practical experience, OR a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering. The age limit is 18 to 25 years as of 27.10.2026 (relaxable by 5 years for SC and 3 years for OBC).
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