Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Medical Officer Selection Board (MOSB)-2025 – Group A Cadre

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ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Directorate General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for the Medical Officer Selection Board (MOSB)-2025. This drive aims to fulfill a total of 282 Group “A” Gazetted Medical Officer positions across various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles. Eligible and interested medical professionals can apply online starting from August 10, 2026, through the official ITBP recruitment portal.

Positions advertised under this selection procedure include Super Specialist Medical Officers (Second-in-Command), Specialist Medical Officers (Deputy Commandant), and Medical Officers (Assistant Commandant). Candidates seeking permanent government appointment in Central Armed Forces are advised to carefully review the complete criteria including mandatory qualifications, age criteria, physical parameters, and selection stages outlined below before submitting their forms.

Key Highlights of ITBP MO Vacancy 2026

Important Dates

All aspirants should take note of the schedule released by ITBP regarding the registration timeline to submit their online forms on time.

Application Fee Details

The registration fee must be remitted through the integrated online payment gateway on the official recruitment site. Payment via offline modes will not be accepted.

ITBP Medical Officer Vacancy Distribution 2026

A total of 282 posts are allocated across three primary ranks. Note that 10% of the seats under Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.

Force-wise Breakup for Specialist Medical Officers (Deputy Commandant)

Force-wise Breakup for Medical Officers (Assistant Commandant)

*Note: All 5 vacancies for Super Specialist Medical Officers (Second-in-Command) are exclusive to ITBP (4 UR + 1 OBC).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must strictly satisfy the educational qualifications, experience criteria, registration terms, and upper age limits set for each respective medical post.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Super Specialist Medical Officer (Second-in-Command): MBBS degree or equivalent qualification recognized under NMC/MCI, registration with State Medical Register/NMC, completion of compulsory rotating internship, Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in relevant specialty, and Doctorate of Medicine (DM) or Magister Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) or equivalent with minimum 3 years of post-PG experience in the concerned super-specialty.
• Specialist Medical Officer (Deputy Commandant): Recognized Medical Qualification (Allopathic System) registered with MCI/NMC/State Council, completion of compulsory internship, PG Degree/Diploma in the relevant specialty with 1.5 years experience after PG Degree or 2.5 years experience after PG Diploma.
• Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant): Recognized Allopathic Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) with NMC/MCI/State registration and completion of rotating internship. Candidates undergoing internship are eligible provided internship finishes before actual appointment.

Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 8th September 2026)

Relaxation in upper age limits is applicable as follows:

• SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years
• Civilian Central Government Employees: 5 Years
• Short Service Regular Commissioned Officers (AMC): 5 Years
• SC/ST Central Govt Employees / SSCOs: 10 Years
• OBC Central Govt Employees / SSCOs: 8 Years

Pay Scale & Pay Level Breakdown

Appointed candidates will be placed under the 7th Pay Commission structure along with standard perks such as Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA), Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, Transport Allowance, and eligibility under the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme.

Selection Process

The selection procedure conducted by the Medical Officer Selection Board (MOSB)-2025 consists of the following sequential stages:

1. Documentation Verification: Candidates holding valid admit cards must present original degree certificates, internship completion certificates, NMC/State Medical Council registration certificates, matriculation age proof, and category certificates along with self-attested copies.
2. Interview: The personal interview carries a total of 200 marks evaluating professional competence, decision-making ability, domain knowledge, and personality traits. A uniform minimum qualifying mark of 40% (80 out of 200) applies across all categories.
3. Physical Standard Test (PST): Interview-qualified candidates are assessed for basic physical parameters. Male candidates require minimum 157.5 cm height and 77 cm unexpanded (82 cm expanded) chest. Female candidates require minimum 142 cm height. Height relaxations of 2 cm apply for specified hill region candidates and 3 cm for ST candidates.
4. Medical Examination Test (MET): Qualified candidates undergo rigorous clinical assessment per MHA guidelines. Candidates declared temporarily unfit may apply for Review Medical Examination (RME) within 24 hours.

How to Apply Online for ITBP Medical Officer Vacancy

Candidates can complete their online applications between August 10, 2026, and September 8, 2026, by following these step-by-step instructions:

1. Visit the official portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
2. Click on user registration and complete your profile setup with personal details and contact info.
3. Log in using credentials and fill in academic qualifications, clinical internship, and Medical Council registration details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, MBBS certificate, PG degree/diploma, and NMC/State registration certificates.
5. Select force preference order for BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles.
6. Pay the ₹400 application fee through online payment gateway (if applicable).
7. Submit the completed form and print out a copy for future reference during document verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How many vacancies are released under ITBP Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 282 Group A Gazetted posts have been announced across ITBP, BSF, CRPF, SSB, and Assam Rifles.

Q2: What are the application start and end dates?

The online application portal opens on August 10, 2026 (00:01 AM) and closes on September 8, 2026 (11:59 PM).

Q3: What is the application fee for ITBP MO Recruitment 2026?

Male candidates belonging to Unreserved, OBC, and EWS categories must pay ₹400. All SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and Female applicants are exempt from paying fees.

Q4: What is the maximum age limit for Medical Officers (Assistant Commandant)?

The upper age limit is 30 years as on the application closing date of 8th September 2026, with applicable category relaxations.

Q5: What is the salary structure for Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant)?

The post is placed in Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) under the 7th Pay Commission, along with NPA, DA, and admissible allowances.

Q6: Are candidates currently undergoing internship eligible to apply?

Yes, candidates undergoing compulsory rotating internship can apply for Medical Officer (Assistant Commandant) posts provided they complete the internship prior to appointment.

Q7: What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection is based on Document Verification, Interview (200 marks with 40% qualifying criteria), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Medical Examination Test (MET).

Q8: Where can candidates submit the online application?

Applications must be submitted exclusively online on the official ITBP recruitment portal at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.