ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 for 282 Posts Apply from 10th Aug

ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 is officially out, and the notification now comes with a lot more clarity than before — full age limits, the selection sequence, and force-wise vacancy splits. The Central Armed Police Forces Medical Officer Selection Board (MOSB)-2025, functioning under the Directorate General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Ministry of Home Affairs, has notified 282 Group ‘A’ vacancies for Super Specialist Medical Officers, Specialist Medical Officers, and Medical Officers across BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles.

The online application window runs from 10 August 2026 to 8 September 2026 at www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. Selection this time round involves four stages — documentation, interview, Physical Standard Test (PST), and Medical Examination Test (MET) — so this guide covers everything you need in one place: updated vacancy numbers, age limit, eligibility, salary, and the full selection process.

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ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Mark these dates so you don’t miss the window for the ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 application process.

⚠️ Don’t wait until the closing date. Government recruitment portals often slow down or crash in the final 24–48 hours because of heavy traffic — apply a few days early to avoid last-minute technical trouble.

⚠️ The notification itself notes that dates are subject to change without prior notice. Don’t wait for the closing date — apply a few days early to avoid last-minute portal slowdowns.

ITBP Medical Officer Vacancy 2026

The 282 vacancies are split across three post categories, and 10% of the Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

✅ The Super Specialist Medical Officer post is available in ITBP alone — all 5 seats (4 UR + 1 OBC) are ITBP-specific.

Force-wise Vacancy — Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant)

Force-wise Vacancy — Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant)

CRPF carries the single largest chunk of Specialist Medical Officer seats (86), while ITBP itself offers the most Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) posts (37) among the five forces.

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ITBP Medical Officer Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Requirements differ by post:

• Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant): A recognised Allopathic medical qualification registered with MCI/NMC, plus completion of the compulsory rotating internship. Candidates still finishing their internship can also apply, as long as it’s completed before appointment.
• Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant): The same base qualification, plus a postgraduate degree or diploma in the relevant specialty — with 1.5 years of experience after a PG degree, or 2.5 years after a PG diploma.
• Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command): MBBS plus a postgraduate degree/diploma in the specialty, and a DM/M.Ch. (or equivalent) in the concerned super-specialty, along with 3 years of experience after the first PG qualification.

✅ Every candidate, regardless of post, needs an internship completion certificate and a current registration certificate from the MCI, NMC, or a State Medical Council.

Age Limit (as on closing date)

Age Relaxation

Application Fee

Fee must be paid online through the payment gateway on the ITBP recruitment portal, and once paid, it is non-refundable — so double-check your category before you pay.

ITBP Medical Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates get a Group ‘A’ gazetted appointment under the 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC) pay matrix:

Along with basic pay, officers get Non-Practicing Allowance, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other force-specific benefits. A Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme also gives time-scale promotions independent of vacancy availability — useful for long-term career planning in a medical role.

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ITBP Medical Officer Selection Process 2026

The MOSB will take candidates through four stages, in this order:

1. Documentation — Candidates with an e-admit card must carry original testimonials and self-attested copies: Matriculation certificate, qualification certificates, internship certificate, MCI/NMC/State Medical Council registration, and category certificates.
2. Interview — Worth 200 marks, testing general knowledge, academic ability, personality, judgment, and leadership qualities. The qualifying mark is 40% (80/200) for every category, with no relaxation.
3. Physical Standard Test (PST) — Height, chest, and weight are checked against the standards below.
4. Medical Examination Test (MET) — Conducted per Ministry of Home Affairs medical guidelines. Candidates declared unfit can request a Review Medical Examination (RME) by giving written consent within 24 hours.

PST Standards

✅ A 2 cm height relaxation applies to Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates from Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, the Kashmir region of J&K, and Ladakh — with a 3 cm relaxation for Scheduled Tribes.

The final merit list is prepared on aggregate interview marks, with separate lists drawn up for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates.

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Service Conditions You Should Know

Before you apply, it helps to know what the job actually commits you to:

• A minimum of 10 years’ service is mandatory. Leaving early means refunding 3 months’ pay/allowances or the training cost — whichever is higher.
• Probation lasts 2 years, extendable by 1 year.
• Officers can be posted anywhere in India or abroad, including extreme climatic zones.
• Private practice — including consultancy or lab work — is not allowed alongside this post.
• No service extension is granted beyond the age of superannuation.
• Bigamy (marrying again while a spouse is living, or vice versa) leads to disqualification, subject to exemptions under applicable personal law.

How to Apply for ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website — www.recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Register and fill in your profile with personal and educational details.
3. Upload a clear photograph, scanned signature, MBBS/equivalent certificate, and MCI/NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate.
4. Indicate your force preference among CAPFs and Assam Rifles (applicable for Specialist Medical Officer and Medical Officer posts).
5. Pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway.
6. Review your form carefully, then submit it before the closing date.
7. Download and save a copy of your submitted application for future reference.

💡 Pro Tip: Applications submitted offline are rejected outright — the ITBP notification is explicit about online-only submission. Keep your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned in advance to avoid upload errors closer to the deadline.

Documents Required

• Matriculation/School Leaving Certificate (proof of age)
• MBBS/equivalent qualification certificate
• PG degree/diploma and experience certificates, where applicable
• Internship completion (or in-progress) certificate
• MCI/NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, issued by an authority not below Tehsildar/SDO
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) declaration, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate, for candidates already in government service
• Discharge certificate, for Ex-Servicemen
• Domicile/citizenship proof (PAN, Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence)
• NCC Grade Certificate, where available

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Summing up….

With updated clarity on age limits, force-wise vacancies, and a defined four-stage selection process, ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 is now a lot easier to plan for than when the notification first dropped. With 282 posts across five forces and Group ‘A’ pay from day one, it’s one of the better medical-career opportunities in Central Government service this year. Get your MBBS/PG certificates, internship proof, and registration documents ready now, and submit your application well before 8 September 2026 — the notification itself warns that dates can change without prior notice, so don’t leave it to the last day.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.