Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Constable & Tradesman Recruitment 2026
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued the centralized employment notification for 1,544 vacancies for Constable (Tradesman) across various trades including Tailor, Gardener, Cobbler, Safai Karamchari, Washerman, Barber, Cook, and Water Carrier. This recruitment offers a prestigious permanent service career under Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) with attractive central Pay Level 3 benefits, ration allowances, and high-altitude service compensations. Both male and female 10th-pass candidates from all Indian states and Union Territories are eligible. Read below for trade-wise vacancies, physical efficiency tests (PET), trade skill tests, and application procedures.
1. ITBP Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Key Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Force | Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), MHA |
| Post Name | Constable (Tradesman) – Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 1,544 Posts (Male: 1,312 | Female: 232) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 3 (Basic Pay Rs. 21,700 – 69,100 + DA, HRA, Ration Money) |
| Application Mode | Online (recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in) |
| Official Portal | itbpolice.nic.in |
2. Trade-Wise Vacancy Matrix
| Trade Designation | Male Vacancies | Female Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Cook / Water Carrier) | 520 | 92 | 612 |
| Constable (Safai Karamchari) | 310 | 55 | 365 |
| Constable (Washerman) | 185 | 32 | 217 |
| Constable (Barber) | 140 | 25 | 165 |
| Constable (Tailor, Cobbler, Gardener) | 157 | 28 | 185 |
| Total Combined | 1,312 | 232 | 1,544 |
3. Eligibility Parameters
- Academic Qualification: 10th Class (Matriculation) pass from a recognized Board. For specialized technical trades (Tailor/Cobbler/Gardener), 2 years work experience or 1-year ITI certificate in the respective trade is preferred.
- Age Limit: 18 to 23 years (Tailor/Gardener/Cobbler) and 18 to 25 years (Safai Karamchari/Washerman/Barber). Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC applies.
4. Comprehensive Selection Scheme
- Phase 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & PST:
- Male: 1.6 Km Race in 7.5 minutes, 11 Feet Long Jump (3 chances), 3.5 Feet High Jump (3 chances).
- Female: 800 Meters Race in 4.45 minutes, 9 Feet Long Jump, 3 Feet High Jump.
- Phase 2: Written Examination (50 Marks | 60 Mins): General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, Analytical Aptitude, and Basic English/Hindi comprehension (50 objective questions).
- Phase 3: Trade Skill Test (50 Marks): Practical assessment in the applied trade (qualifying standard is 50% marks).
- Phase 4: Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Physical, eyesight, and general health verification by CAPF doctors.
5. Previous Cutoff Trends & Expected Safe Score
| Category | Expected Written Cutoff (Out of 50) | Safe Final Score |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 38 – 42 Marks | 42+ Marks |
| OBC | 36 – 40 Marks | 40+ Marks |
| EWS | 35 – 39 Marks | 39+ Marks |
| SC / ST | 32 – 36 Marks | 36+ Marks |
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is there any trade test marks added to final merit list in ITBP?
Trade test is qualifying in nature; the final merit list is prepared strictly based on marks scored in the Phase-2 Written Examination.
Q2: Is physical running (PET) evaluated with marks?
No, the Physical Efficiency Test (Race, Long Jump, High Jump) is purely qualifying and carries no marks.
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