Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor)

Position: Head Constable (Education & Stress Counsellor) (Male/Female)

Organization: Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP)

Location: Anywhere in India or abroad (as per posting requirements)

This role supports the well-being, education, and psychological resilience of personnel through counselling, stress management interventions, and structured educational support. The position combines field-oriented service with professional responsibilities in psychology-informed guidance and counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide stress counselling and psychological first-line support to personnel as per organizational protocols.
• Assist in planning and delivering education and awareness sessions on stress management, mental well-being, and resilience.
• Identify stressors and support needs within units and recommend appropriate interventions within scope.
• Maintain confidential case notes and documentation in line with ITBP policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with medical/mental-health authorities and chain of command for referrals and follow-up support when required.
• Support unit-level welfare initiatives and contribute to a positive, disciplined, and healthy work environment.
• Participate in training, drills, and other duties as assigned, including postings in challenging terrains and operational areas.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree with Psychology as a subject from a recognized university OR Bachelor’s Degree with B.Ed./Bachelor of Teaching from a recognized university.
• Age Limit (as per referenced notice): 20 to 25 years (upper age relaxation as per rules).
• Eligibility: Open to candidates from all states/UTs (as per recruitment rules).
• Fitness & Selection: Must be able to qualify prescribed selection stages, which may include Online/Written Examination, PET, PST, Skill Test and other assessments as applicable.
• Strong communication, empathy, discretion, and ability to work in a uniformed services environment.
• Willingness to serve anywhere in India or abroad and adapt to operational requirements.

Benefits

• Government pay scale and allowances as per applicable rules and postings.
• Structured career progression within a central armed police force framework.
• Training and professional exposure in counselling, welfare, and field operations.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to personnel welfare and operational readiness.

About the Company

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) is a premier central armed police force responsible for guarding the Indo-Tibetan border and undertaking a range of internal security and disaster response duties. ITBP emphasizes discipline, service, and the welfare of its personnel, including initiatives that support psychological health and resilience in demanding operational environments.

Additional Details (as per referenced recruitment information)

• Total Vacancies (referenced): 23
• Application Window (referenced): 13-Oct-2022 to 11-Nov-2022
• Application Fee (referenced): General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 100; SC/ST: Exempt; All category female: Exempt (payment modes may include card/net banking/e-challan as applicable)

Note: Candidates should review the official notification and eligibility criteria before applying and keep scanned photo/signature ready in the prescribed format and size as required by the application portal.