Applications are open. Apply before 08 Sept 2026 — 26 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indo-Tibetan Border Police has notified recruitment for 282 posts. Applications are accepted online from 10 Aug 2026 to 08 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is MBBS with permanent registration, plus the postgraduate or super-speciality qualification prescribed for the post. The vacancies are spread across 3 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Documentation, Interview and Physical Standard Test, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹56,100 – ₹2,09,200 depending on the post, Levels 10 to 12 of the 7th CPC matrix. The place of posting is Anywhere in India or abroad — BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles.
The application fee is ₹400 for General, OBC and EWS (male candidates), and no fee is payable by SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and all women candidates. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 282 vacancies notified
- Qualification: MBBS with permanent registration, plus the postgraduate or super-speciality qualification prescribed for the post
- Pay scale: ₹56,100 – ₹2,09,200 depending on the post, Levels 10 to 12 of the 7th CPC matrix
- Application fee: ₹400 for General, OBC and EWS (male candidates), no fee for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and all women candidates
- Last date to apply: 08 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police
- Total Vacancies
- 282
- Job Location
- Anywhere in India or abroad — BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB and Assam Rifles
- Qualification
- MBBS with permanent registration, plus the postgraduate or super-speciality qualification prescribed for the post
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹56,100 – ₹2,09,200 depending on the post, Levels 10 to 12 of the 7th CPC matrix
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.itbpolice.nic.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Online application opens | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 08 Sept 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS (male candidates) | ₹400 | Online only |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen and all women candidates | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) | 55 | 51 | 27 | 9 | 20 | 162 |
| Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) | 32 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 115 |
| Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command) | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | 282 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command) | MBBS with a postgraduate degree or diploma in the speciality and a DM or M.Ch., together with three years' experience after the postgraduate qualification and permanent registration with the MCI, NMC or a State council. |
| Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) | MBBS with a postgraduate degree or diploma in the speciality, with 18 months' experience after a postgraduate degree or 30 months after a postgraduate diploma, and permanent registration. |
| Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) | MBBS or an equivalent recognised allopathic qualification, with the rotating internship completed and permanent registration with the MCI, NMC or a State council. |
- There is no written examination. The 200-mark interview, at a 40% qualifying bar, decides the outcome.
- Permanent registration with the MCI, NMC or a State medical council is mandatory — a provisional registration will not do.
- Selected officers may be posted to any of the five central armed police forces, in India or abroad.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Up to 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | Up to 3 years |
| Civilian Government servants | Up to 5 years |
| Short Service Commissioned Officers released after 5 years | Up to 5 years |
| SC / ST Government servants and SSCOs | Up to 10 years |
| OBC Government servants and SSCOs | Up to 8 years |
Age is reckoned as on 8 September 2026, the closing date.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command) | Level 12 | ₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant) | Level 11 | ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
| Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Documentation — original testimonials and registration certificates are examined
- 2Interview — 200 marks, with a minimum of 40% required to qualify
- 3Physical Standard Test — against the standards prescribed for the force
- 4Medical Examination Test — final fitness assessment
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- 2Read the FAQs and the registration instructions before starting.
- 3Complete your profile and apply against the post you are eligible for.
- 4Upload your photograph, signature, qualification certificates and medical registration certificate.
- 5Give a valid email address and mobile number — the admit card is sent there.
- 6Pay the fee online before 8 September 2026 if it applies to you.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- ITBP recruitment portalApply Online
- Indo-Tibetan Border PoliceVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a written exam for the ITBP medical officer recruitment?
No. Selection is by documentation, a 200-mark interview with a 40% qualifying bar, a physical standard test and a medical examination.
Which forces will I be posted to?
Any of the BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB or Assam Rifles, anywhere in India or abroad.
Who is exempt from the ₹400 fee?
All women candidates, and SC, ST and Ex-Servicemen candidates.