Complete Details: Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Application Process

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is one of India’s elite Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), guarding the Indo-China border across some of the toughest terrains in the world. Every year, ITBP releases recruitment for posts like Constable, Head Constable, SI, ASI, Tradesman & more.
If you’re planning to apply for ITBP Recruitment 2026, here is the complete guide! 📝

📢 ITBP Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Posts	Constable, Head Constable, SI, ASI, Tradesman, etc.
Category	Defence / CAPF
Exam Level	National
Selection Process	PET, PST, Written Exam, Skill Test (if any), Medical
Official Website	https://itbpolice.nic.in

🪖 ITBP 2026 Eligibility Criteria

🔹 Nationality

Candidate must be a citizen of India.

🔹 Age Limit (varies by post)

Constable/Tradesman: 18–23 years
Head Constable: 18–25 years
Sub-Inspector (SI): Up to 30 years
✔️ Age relaxation as per government rules.

🔹 Educational Qualification

10th pass for Constable
12th pass for Head Constable
Graduation for SI
ITI/Diploma for technical posts

🏋️ ITBP Physical Standards 2026

Height Requirements

Category	Male	Female
General	170 cm	157 cm
Hill/Tribal	165 cm	155 cm

Chest (Male Only)

Normal: 80 cm
Expanded: 85 cm

🏃 ITBP Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

For Male

1.6 km run in 7 minutes 30 seconds
Long Jump: 11 feet
High Jump: 3.5 feet

For Female

800 m run in 4 minutes 45 seconds
Long Jump: 9 feet
High Jump: 3 feet

📝 ITBP Written Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Knowledge	20	20
General Awareness	20	20
Reasoning	20	20
Mathematics	20	20
English/Hindi	20	20
Total	100	100

✔️ Duration: 2 Hours
✔️ Objective MCQ-based exam

📚 ITBP Syllabus 2026

🔹 General Knowledge

History, Geography, Polity
Current Affairs
Indian Economy
Sports & Defence

🔹 Reasoning

Coding-Decoding
Analogy
Classification
Number series
Logical puzzles

🔹 Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification
Profit & Loss
Time & Distance
DI
Average

🔹 Language (Hindi/English)

Grammar
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension

🩺 Medical Standards

Good vision
No chronic diseases
Physically fit for high-altitude service
No knee issues, flat foot, night blindness

💻 ITBP 2026 Application Process

Visit the official website 👉 https://itbpolice.nic.in
Open the Recruitment section
Select the post you want to apply for
Fill the form & upload documents
Pay the application fee
Download the final application copy

📅 ITBP Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

(Estimated based on previous cycles)

Event	Expected Date
Notification	April–July 2026
Application Start	Same month
Last Date	30–45 days after start
PET/PST	1–2 months after form
Written Exam	After PET clearance

💼 ITBP Salary 2026 (Approx.)

Post	Pay Level	Monthly Salary
Constable	Level 3	₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Head Constable	Level 4	₹25,500 – ₹81,100
ASI	Level 5	₹29,200 – ₹92,300
SI	Level 6	₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Plus:
✔️ HRA
✔️ DA
✔️ Ration Allowance
✔️ High Altitude Allowance
✔️ Medical & Travel Benefits

❓ FAQs – ITBP 2026

1. What is ITBP?

A paramilitary force guarding the Indo-China border.

2. Can 10th pass apply for ITBP?

Yes, for Constable/Tradesman posts.

3. Is ITBP a tough job?

Physically challenging due to mountain & border postings.

4. What is the age limit for ITBP?

18 to 23/25/30 depending on the post.

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