ITBP Constable Barber, Washerman 2026

The recruitment for Constable (Barber & Washerman) posts has been officially announced, but it is important to note that the application process is being conducted by the Secretariat Security Force (SSF), not the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), although they share the same online portal .

Here is the complete schedule and vacancy breakdown for your reference.

Application Schedule

The application window is currently open. Be sure to submit your form before the deadline to avoid disqualification .

While the official detailed notification for the SSF Constable (Barber & Washerman) recruitment hasn't been released yet, we can get a very clear idea of what to expect. The selection process and written exam for tradesman posts in central forces like the SSF are quite consistent.

Here is the expected selection process and syllabus based on the pattern used for similar forces .

📝 Selection Process Stages

The recruitment will likely involve the following stages. You must clear each stage to proceed to the next.

✍️ Written Exam Pattern (Expected)

The written exam is the key merit-based stage. Here's the expected pattern, which is standard for most central constable tradesman exams .

• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline OMR-based.

• Total Questions: 100 Objective-type MCQs.

• Total Marks: 100.

• Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).

• Negative Marking: There may be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer .

The 100 questions are typically divided into four sections:

📚 Subject-Wise Syllabus

Here is a breakdown of the important topics you should study for each section.

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs 

• Current Events: Major national and international news, sports, awards, government schemes, and important days.

• Static GK: Indian History, Geography, Polity (Constitution), Economy.

• General Science: Basic concepts from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

2. Elementary Mathematics 

• Core Topics: Number System, Percentage, Profit & Loss.

• Ratio & Proportion: Averages, Simple & Compound Interest.

• Time & Work: Time & Distance, Speed.

• Other Topics: Simplification, HCF & LCM, Mensuration (Area, Volume).

3. Analytical Aptitude / Reasoning 

• Verbal Reasoning: Analogies, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations.

• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure Classification, Mirror Images, Embedded Figures.

• Logical Reasoning: Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion, Decision Making.

4. General Hindi / English 

• Grammar: Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement.

• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution.

• Comprehension: Unseen Passages, Sentence Rearrangement.

🛠️ Trade Test Details (Practical Skills)

Since you are applying for a specific trade, you will have to pass a practical test to prove your skills. Based on the standard for similar forces, here is what you should be prepared for :

For Constable (Barber):

• Hair cutting (men's styles) and shaving.

• Handling and maintenance of barber tools (scissors, razors, trimmers).

• Basic knowledge of hygiene and safety.

For Constable (Washerman):

• Hand washing and machine washing of clothes.

• Ironing of different types of uniforms (e.g., cotton, khaki, woolen).

• Basic knowledge of stain removal and use of detergents.