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ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) 2024 cycle (latest concluded)

ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman) matric-level recruitment: PET/PST, written CBT/OMR, DV and medical. 2024 cycle concluded; next notification awaited on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in as of September 2026.

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Overview

Conducting body
ITBPrecruitment.itbpolice.nic.in
Age limit
18 to 23 years
Application fee
₹0 to ₹100
Vacancies
To be announced
First stage duration
2 hr
Negative marking
None

Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Constable (General Duty & Tradesman) Recruitment is conducted by Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force. Selection runs through 4 stages: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST), Written Examination (CBT / OMR), Document Verification, Detailed Medical Examination.

  1. Qualify the Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test.
  2. Sit the written examination (100 questions, 100 marks) covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics and basic Hindi or English.
  3. Complete document verification.
  4. Pass the detailed medical examination.
  5. Final merit is drawn from performance across the selection stages as prescribed in the notification.

Important dates

Important dates
EventDateStatus
Notification (Constable GD & Tradesman 2024)

The 2024 Constable (GD & Tradesman) advertisement was published on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Confirm the exact notification date from the archived notice.

To be announcedNot announced
Online application window

Online applications closed on 6 October 2024 on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. The opening date should be confirmed from the official notification.

Until 6 Oct 2024Expected
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

PET and PST are qualifying stages conducted before the written examination in ITBP Constable recruitment. Exact dates for the 2024 cycle were not reliably confirmed as of September 2026.

To be announcedNot announced
Written Examination (CBT / OMR)

The written test covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics and basic Hindi or English. The 2024 cycle exam schedule and mode (CBT or OMR) should be confirmed from recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.

To be announcedNot announced
Document Verification

Original certificates for education, category claims and other eligibility documents are verified for candidates who clear earlier stages.

To be announcedNot announced
Detailed Medical Examination

Conducted as per MHA medical guidelines for CAPFs. Final appointment depends on medical fitness.

To be announcedNot announced

Eligibility

Educational qualification

Passed the matriculation (Class 10) examination from a recognised board for Constable (General Duty) and Constable (Tradesman) posts. Trade-specific posts may require additional trade certificates or experience as prescribed in the notification.

Post-wise trade requirements (Kitchen Services, Animal Transport, Driver and other Tradesman categories) are listed in the notification. Confirm minimum marks and trade certificates for the post applied for.

Age

18 to 23 years as on The closing date for online applications in the 2024 cycle (6 October 2024), as stated in the notification.

Upper age relaxation

  • SC and ST+5 years
  • OBC (non-creamy layer)+3 years
  • Ex-servicemen+3 years

Nationality

A candidate must be one of the following:

  • A citizen of India

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Application fee

CategoryFee
General and OBC

Paid online as stated in the notification; confirm service charges from the official notice.

₹100
SC, ST and Ex-servicemen

Exempt from the examination fee as per the official notification.

₹0

Exam pattern

Stage by stage structure with question counts, marks, timing and the marking scheme.

Stage 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST)

Pen and paperQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Conducted before the written examination for shortlisted applicants in the typical ITBP Constable selection sequence.
  • Physical measurements and a qualifying run are checked against ITBP standards.
  • Candidates who qualify proceed to the written examination.

Stage 2: Written Examination (CBT / OMR)

Computer based test
SectionQuestionsMarks
General Awareness / General Knowledge2525
Reasoning / General Intelligence2525
Elementary Mathematics / Numerical Ability2525
Basic Hindi / English2525
Total100100

Duration: 2 hr|Negative marking: None

  • 100 objective questions for 100 marks in two hours, commonly on CBT or OMR as stated in the notification.
  • Candidates may choose basic Hindi or English in the language section as per the notice.
  • Minimum qualifying marks apply category-wise; the written score shortlists candidates for document verification and medical examination.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Pen and paperQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Original certificates for matriculation, trade qualifications, category claims and other eligibility documents are verified against the application.

Stage 4: Detailed Medical Examination

Document and medicalQualifying only

Duration: Varies|Negative marking: None

  • Conducted by the ITBP medical board against CAPF medical standards.
  • Unfit candidates may be offered a Review Medical Examination where applicable under MHA guidelines.

Syllabus

Every subject in the paper, topic by topic. Open a subject for its weightage in this exam, the full topic list and the mock tests, practice sets and notes that cover it.

General Awareness

  • Current affairs of national and international importance
  • Indian history, geography and polity
  • General science and everyday knowledge
  • Sports, awards and important days
  • Constitution and governance basics
  • CAPFs and border security overview
General Awareness guide & weightage →

General Intelligence & Reasoning

  • Coding-decoding and number or letter series
  • Blood relations and directions
  • Analytical reasoning and puzzles
  • Classification and pattern recognition
  • Non-verbal and verbal reasoning at matriculation level
General Intelligence & Reasoning guide & weightage →

Mathematics

  • Number system and basic arithmetic
  • Percentage, ratio, proportion and averages
  • Profit and loss, simple and compound interest
  • Time and work, time, speed and distance
  • Simple mensuration and basic geometry
Mathematics guide & weightage →

English Language

  • Reading comprehension
  • Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms
  • Error spotting and sentence correction
  • Fill in the blanks, idioms and phrases
  • Basic grammar (or the equivalent topics in Hindi, if Hindi is chosen)
English Language guide & weightage →

How to apply

  1. Register on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in

    Complete registration with email and mobile number on the ITBP recruitment portal, then log in to apply when a notification is open.

  2. Apply for Constable (GD & Tradesman)

    Select the post category, fill the application form, upload photograph, signature and certificates to the specifications in the notification.

  3. Pay the fee and submit

    Pay the examination fee online where applicable or claim the SC/ST/Ex-servicemen exemption, submit the form and save the confirmation page.

Documents to keep ready

  • Matriculation certificate and marksheet for date of birth and qualification
  • Trade certificate or experience proof for Tradesman, Driver or specialist posts where applicable
  • Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC) where applicable
  • Domicile or residence certificate where required by the notification
  • Recent passport-size photograph and signature matching the uploads

Salary and job profile

Pay and allowances

Pay scale:
Pay Level 3 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100) for Constable (General Duty)
Initial basic pay:
Rs 21,700 at entry (Level 3)
Approximate in-hand:
To be announced

Allowances

  • Dearness Allowance revised periodically
  • Risk and Hardship Allowance based on high-altitude and border posting
  • Uniform and ration, as applicable

Perks

  • Medical care under force arrangements
  • Accommodation or House Rent Allowance
  • Pension under the National Pension System

Constable (GD) entry is typically at Pay Level 3; confirm pay level for Tradesman and special categories from the official notification.

What the job involves

  • Guard India's borders with China and Tibet in the Himalayan and high-altitude sectors as part of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force.
  • Perform general duty patrolling, border outpost duties and internal security tasks in challenging terrain and weather.
  • Tradesman and specialist constables support the force in kitchen services, animal transport, driving and other support trades.

Free mock tests

Written to this exam's pattern, with the same interface, sectional locking and marking scheme you will face on exam day.

  • ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman): 16-question practice mock

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Study material

How to prepare for ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)

  • Split written-exam practice evenly across four equal sections — 25 questions each rewards balanced preparation at matriculation level.
  • Train early for PET/PST; high-altitude postings demand solid endurance and meeting height/chest standards before the written stage.
  • Build speed on 100 questions in two hours on CBT or OMR; there is usually no negative marking but qualifying cut-offs still apply.
  • Revise basic Hindi or English grammar alongside GK and reasoning if you plan to attempt the language section in that medium.
  • Track recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in for the next notification; the 2024 cycle is complete and no new Constable notice was live as of September 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the qualification for ITBP Constable (GD & Tradesman)?

Matriculation (Class 10 pass) from a recognised board for Constable GD and Tradesman posts. Some trades may require additional certificates or experience as specified post-wise in the notification.

What is the written exam pattern?

Typically 100 objective questions in two hours: 25 each in General Awareness, Reasoning, Elementary Mathematics and basic Hindi or English, with one mark per question. Confirm the exact pattern from the official notification.

What is the current status of ITBP Constable recruitment?

The 2024 Constable (GD & Tradesman) cycle concluded with applications closing on 6 October 2024. As of 14 September 2026 there was no fresh Constable notification on recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in; the next cycle is awaited.

How many vacancies were in the 2024 cycle?

About 850 posts across Constable GD, Tradesman and related categories in the 2024 notification. Confirm the exact figure and category-wise distribution from the official notice.

Last verified 24 September 2026(1 day ago, by editorial)

Not yet confirmed for this cycle: status, the vacancy count, 0 and 1. Where we have a figure from previous cycles we show it and label it as expected; where we do not, the page says "to be announced". Check the official source below before you rely on any of it.

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