The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has released the latest government job notification for Assistant Commandant (Engineer) Recruitment 2026. This is a prestigious Group ‘A’ Gazetted post offering excellent salary, allowances, and career growth opportunities in the defence sector. Candidates looking for central government engineering jobs in India should not miss this opportunity.
ITBP Assistant Commandant (Engineer) Recruitment 2026 Overview
Company Name
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Post Name
Assistant Commandant (Engineer)
Number of Posts
A total of 06 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Commandant (Engineer).
Vacancy Details
The category-wise distribution of vacancies is as follows: 04 posts for Unreserved (UR), 01 post for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 01 post for Scheduled Tribe (ST). No vacancies are available for SC and EWS categories in this recruitment cycle.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute to apply for ITBP Assistant Commandant (Engineer) Recruitment 2026.
Salary
The selected candidates will receive a pay scale under Level-10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500. In addition, candidates will get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance (if applicable), LTC, medical benefits for family, and other government benefits. Pension scheme options include NPS or UPS as per government rules.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 30 years as of 20/05/2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 5 years for eligible Central Government employees.
Selection Process
The selection process includes multiple stages such as Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Written Examination (Paper I & II), Document Verification, Interview/Personality Test, Detailed Medical Examination (DME), and Review Medical Examination (RME). Final selection is based on combined performance in written exam and interview.
Application Fee
The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹400 (online payment only). SC/ST candidates, Ex-Servicemen, and all female candidates are exempted from fee payment. The fee once paid is non-refundable.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 21/04/2026 (00:01 AM)
Online Application Last Date: 20/05/2026 (11:59 PM)
Age Calculation Cut-Off Date: 20/05/2026
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the official ITBP recruitment portal https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
- Applicants should carefully fill in all details including personal, educational, and category information.
- A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory for communication. After submission, candidates must take a printout of the application form for future reference.
- Ensure all eligibility conditions are met before applying to avoid rejection.
