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ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026 — 21 Posts, Apply by 27 Oct

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ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026 — 21 Posts, Apply by 27 Oct
Total Posts
21
Minimum Qualification
12th Pass

Overview

Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has released ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 for 21 posts. Male candidates, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan, aged 18 to 25 years, holding a 10+2 qualification with a Motor Mechanic certificate and 3 years' practical workshop experience, or a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering, can apply online at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in from 28 September 2026, 12:01 AM, to 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Selected Head Constables (Motor Mechanic) will serve in ITBP's Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial cadre, with liability to serve anywhere in India or abroad. The selection process is a Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Verification of Original Documents, Written Examination, Practical Skill Test, Detailed Medical Examination, and Review Medical Examination (if applicable) — candidates must qualify at every applicable stage. Salary for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic 2026 is Pay Level 4 (7th CPC), ₹25,500–₹81,100 per month, with an application fee of ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and no fee for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen. Candidates for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026 must visit recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in, register with a functional email and mobile number, enter personal/educational/communication details, upload photograph/signature/documents, pay the applicable fee, and submit before 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since 10% of vacancies are reserved for eligible Ex-Servicemen, and admit cards must be downloaded from the ITBP recruitment website. ITBP is primarily deployed along the Indo-China border, often in high-altitude and remote terrain, where reliable vehicle maintenance is critical to sustaining logistics and troop movement; this recruitment strengthens ITBP's in-house technical capacity for that role.

Qualification

10+2 pass + Motor Mechanic certificate (recognised institution/ITI) with 3 years' practical workshop experience, OR 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering. Male candidates only (including Nepal/Bhutan subjects).

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years, maximum 25 years

Eligibility

Head Constable, Motor Mechanic (21 posts: UR-7, SC-4, OBC-7, EWS-3) — Passed 10+2 from a recognised board; plus either a Motor Mechanic certificate from a recognised institution/ITI with 3 years' practical experience in the trade from a reputed workshop, OR a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering; male candidates only, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan Age Limit — Minimum 18 years, maximum 25 years; relaxation for eligible reserved categories per the detailed ITBP advertisement Reservation — 10% of vacancies reserved for eligible Ex-Servicemen; vacancies are tentative and may be increased or decreased Job Type — Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial; initially temporary but likely to become permanent; liability to serve anywhere in India or abroad Selection Process — Physical Efficiency Test → Physical Standard Test → Verification of Original Documents → Written Examination → Practical Skill Test → Detailed Medical Examination → Review Medical Examination (if applicable); candidates must qualify at every applicable stage ITBP is a specialised mountain-terrain border guarding force, and its Motor Mechanic Head Constables maintain the vehicle fleet used to support high-altitude and remote-area operations along India's northern borders. Candidates should confirm the exact Physical Standard Test measurements (height, chest) and Physical Efficiency Test norms (race distance/timing) from the official notification PDF, since these vary by category and are not detailed in the summary currently available.

Important Dates

  1. Application Start

    28 Sept 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    27 Oct 2026

Salary

₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month (Level 4, 7th CPC)

How to Apply

  1. Visit the ITBP recruitment website, recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
  2. Open the Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 application link.
  3. Complete the registration process with a functional email address and mobile number.
  4. Enter the required personal, educational and communication details.
  5. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  6. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  7. Review the entered details carefully before final submission.
  8. Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
  9. Download the admit card from the ITBP recruitment website once released.

Selection Process

  • Physical Efficiency Test
  • Physical Standard Test
  • Verification of Original Documents
  • Written Examination
  • Practical Skill Test
  • Detailed Medical Examination
  • Review Medical Examination (if applicable)

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Head Constable (Motor Mechanic)21

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹100/-
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen)

Category-wise Vacancy

CategoryNo. of Posts
UR7
OBC7
SC4
EWS3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is ITBP Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) Recruitment 2026 notification out?+
A1: Yes, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force released the notification for 21 Head Constable (Motor Mechanic) posts.
Q2: How many vacancies are there in ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026?+
A2: There are 21 vacancies: UR-7, SC-4, OBC-7, and EWS-3.
Q3: What is the last date to apply for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026?+
A3: The online application closes on 27 October 2026, 11:59 PM, with the window opening on 28 September 2026, 12:01 AM.
Q4: What is the qualification for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic?+
A4: 10+2 pass plus a Motor Mechanic certificate with 3 years' practical experience, or a 3-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
Q5: What is the salary for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic 2026?+
A5: Pay Level 4 (7th CPC), ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month.
Q6: What is the age limit for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026?+
A6: 18 to 25 years, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories.
Q7: What is the application fee for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026?+
A7: ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen.
Q8: What is the selection process for ITBP Head Constable Motor Mechanic Recruitment 2026?+
A8: A Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Standard Test, Document Verification, Written Examination, Practical Skill Test, and Medical Examination.
Q9: Can female candidates apply for this post?+
A9: No, this recruitment is open to male candidates only, including subjects of Nepal and Bhutan.
Q10: Where might a selected Head Constable be posted?+
A10: Anywhere in India or abroad, as per ITBP's operational requirements.
Q11: Why does ITBP need dedicated Motor Mechanic Head Constables?+
A11: ITBP operates extensively in high-altitude and remote border terrain, where reliable in-house vehicle maintenance is essential to sustaining logistics and operational mobility.

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