The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force released a notification on 7th July 2024 for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024. This is a General Central Service, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) vacancy. The recruitment will be done temporarily which is likely to be permanent in ITBPF.
The ITBP has invited interested and eligible Male and Female Indian citizens (including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan) to join ITBP as Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024. The total vacancy for the ITBP Head Constable post is 112. The mode of application is Online mode only and the online application process started on 7th July 2024 and the last closing date for online application is 5th August 2024. Interested candidates can read through this article where we discussed the eligibility, selection process, application process etc.
Table of Summary
| Organisation | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) |
| Post Name | Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) |
| Total Vacancy | 112 (Male: 96 and Female: 16) |
| Job location | All over India or abroad |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | • PET & PST • Written Examination • Document Verification • Detailed Medical Examination (DME) |
| Official Website | www.itbpolice.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 07.07.2024 |
| Start of Online Application | 07.07.2024 (12:01 AM) |
| Closing of Online Application | 05.08.2024 (11:59 PM) |
ITBP Head Constable 2024 Vacancy Details
| Post | Particulars | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) | Male | 37 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 96 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
Pay Scale
The pay scale for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) is Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/- as per the 7th CPC of Level – 4 in the Pay Matrix. Additionally, there will be other allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money, Special Compensatory Allowances, HRA, TA, Leave Travel Concession, Free Medical Facility and other allowances as per the rules.
The Selected candidates will also be entitled to Pension benefits as per the “New Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme” effected from 01.01.2004.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 05.08.2024)
Minimum Age Limit: 20 years i.e. not born before 06.08.1999.
Maximum Age Limit: 25 years i.e. not born after 05.08.2004.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age relaxation (beyond the upper age limit) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR) | 3 Years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age. |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC – NCL) | 6 Years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age. |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) | 8 Years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age. |
| Departmental Candidates (as on 05.08.2024) | 5 Years |
| Children and dependents of victims Killed in the 1984 riot or communal riot of 2002 in Gujarat (UR / EWS) | 5 Years |
| Children and dependents of victims Killed in the 1984 riot or communal riot of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Children and dependents of victims Killed in the 1984 riot or communal riot of 2002 in Gujarat (SC / ST) | 10 Years |
Education Qualification:
Degree with Psychology as a subject from a recognised University/equivalent OR Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent from a recognised University.
Application Fee
- UR / EWS / OBC → Rs. 100/-
- Female / SC / ST / ESM → Nil.
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Selection Process
The selection process for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) Recruitment 2024 consists of Three phases PET & PST, Written Examination, and Document Verification & Detailed Medical Examination (DME). The details for each phase are as follows:
Phase I: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST):
Physical Efficiency Test (PET): The PET is qualifying in nature so no marks will be awarded for the test. The candidate has to qualify in each event for PET.
| PET Event | Time/Chance |
| For Male Candidate | |
| 1.6 Km run | To be completed within 7 minutes 30 seconds. |
| Long Jump | 11 Feet (3 chances to be given) |
| High Jump | 31⁄2feet (3 chances to be given) |
| For Female Candidate | |
| 800 meters race | To be completed within 4 minutes 45 seconds |
| Long Jump | 9 Feet (3 chances to be given) |
| High Jump | 3 Feet (3 chances to be given) |
Physical Standard Test (PST): Those candidates who qualify for the PET will then undergo a Physical Standard Test (PST) where the candidate’s Height, Weight and Chest will be measured. Those candidates who do not meet the required physical measurement (given below) will be eliminated.
| Description | Height (in cms) | Chest (only for male) | ||
| For Male | For Female | Without expansion | With expansion | |
| Minimum height for candidates belonging to Schedule Tribes including Mizos and Nagas. | 162.5 | 154 | 77 | 82 |
| Candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and Candidates belonging to the States of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir region of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh. | 165 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
| All other States and UTs | 170 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
Weight: The candidate’s weight will be measured according to height and age as per medical standards.
Phase II: Written Examination
Candidates who successfully clear the Physical Standard Test (PST) will appear in the Written Examination. The written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions. The examination will either be conducted in OMR or Computer Based Test (CBT) which will be informed by ITBPF. There will be no negative marking in the written examination. The written examination pattern for ITBP Head Constable is as follows:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 10 | 10 | 2 Hours |
| General Hindi | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude and Simple Reasoning (Bilingual) | 10 | 10 | |
| Psychology (Bilingual) | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus for Psychology:
| Topics | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Psychology, Intelligence and Creativity, Problem Solving. | 10 | 10 |
| Personality, Attitude, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination, Group Dynamics. | 10 | 10 |
| Psychopathology | 15 | 15 |
| Counselling Psychology | 15 | 15 |
| Managing Human Resources | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | 60 |
The category-wise minimum cut-off percentage of marks for qualifying in the ITBP Head Constable written examination is as follows:
- UR / EWS / Ex-Servicemen (ESM) → 35%
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) → 33%
Phase III: Document Verification & Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
Document Verification:
Candidates shortlisted through merit in the ITBP Head Constable written examination will appear for Document verification. The candidate must produce the original document and testimonials (which will be returned after verification) along with the self-attested photocopies for the following:
- Education Certificates.
- Matriculation/Class 10 certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate in original for the person serving in Government services.
- Domicile Certificate / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter Card / Driving License etc. for citizenship verification.
- Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
- 04 (Four) Passport size photograph.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME):
Candidates who qualify for the Document Verification will undergo a Detailed Medical Examination (DME) where the fitness of the candidate will be assessed.
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Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates applying for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 are recommended to go through the Official Notification thoroughly before applying online.
Documents Required Before Applying Online
- Photograph: Recent colour passport-size photograph.
- File Format: jpg/jpeg.
- File Size: 30 KB to 100 KB.
- Signature:
- File Format: jpg/jpeg.
- File Size: 15 KB to 30 KB.
- All the relevant Certificates and Testimonials:
- File Format: jpeg.
- File Size: 200kb to 500kb.
Step-By-Step Online Application Process
- First, visit the official website (recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in) and click on “NEW USER REGISTRATION“.
- Fill in the Applicant Sign Up form and click on “Submit“.
- Now “Login” with the Email and Password and complete other information like Profile Details, Upload Image, Upload Document (as per the applied post) etc.
- Now click on “Apply” and apply for the relevant post and proceed for Payment of application fees.
- Print the application form for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
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What is the qualification for ITBP head constable?
The candidate applying for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 must possess a Degree from a recognised University or equivalent with Psychology as a subject OR a Degree from a recognised University with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent.
What is the salary of ITBP Level 4?
The salary of ITBP Level 4 in the pay matrix under the 7th CPC is Rs. 25,500 – 81,100. There will be other allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), Ration Money, Special Compensatory Allowances, HRA, TA, Leave Travel Concession, Free Medical Facility and other allowances as per the rules.
What is the passing marks for ITBP exam?
The minimum qualifying marks in the ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 Examination is 35% for candidates belonging to UR, EWS and Ex-Servicemen categories and 33% for candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories.
Does ITBP have negative marking?
The ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 Written Examination will be conducted for 100 marks of Objective type Multiple Choice Questions. As per the official notification, there will be no negative marking in the written examination.
What is the starting age for ITBP?
Candidates applying for ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 must be between the age of 20 years to 25 years as on 5th August 2024. The age relaxation for the reserved and candidates is as per government rules.
What are the subjects for ITBP exam?
The ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 written examination is divided into five subjects i.e. General English, General Hindi, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude & Simple Reasoning, and Psychology. Candidates must go through the ITBP Head Constable (Education and Stress Counselor) 2024 Syllabus to prepare the exam-related topics.