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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-07082025-265286
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 494]
NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025/SHRAVANA 16, 1947
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th August, 2025
G.S.R. 537(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 156 of the
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 (35 of 1992), and the Central Government hereby makes the following
rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Subedar Major (Telecommunication), in Telecommunication
Cadre in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.-(1) These rules may be called the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force,
Telecommunication Cadre, Subedar Major (Telecommunication), Group 'B' Post, Recruitment Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix. - The number of the said post, its classification and level
in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and
other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
4. Disqualification. - No person,-
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,
shall be eligible for appointment to the said post:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal
law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt
any person from the operation of this rule.
5. Medical fitness. - Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, only those persons who are in medical category
SHAPE-1, as specified in Health Care System in Para Military Forces, shall be eligible for promotion and appointment
under the provisions of these rules.
6. Superannuation. - (1) Every person appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last
day of the month in which he or she attains the age of sixty years or as per prescribed by the Central Government from
time to time:
Provided that a person whose date of birth is on the first day of a month, shall retire from service on the
afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of superannuation.
(2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the prescribed age of retirement on superannuation
as specified in sub-rule (1).
7. Power to relax.- Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may,
by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax
any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
8. Saving. -Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be
provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, the Ex-servicemen and other
special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this
regard.
SCHEDULE
+---------------------------+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+---------------------+
| Name of post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in pay | Selection post or |
| | | | matrix. | non-selection post. |
+===========================+===================================+=====================================+================+=====================+
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
+---------------------------+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+---------------------+
| Subedar Major | 1*(2025) | Central General | Level-8 in the | Selection. |
| (Telecommunication). | *Subject to variation | Service, Group 'B', | pay matrix | |
| | dependent workload. | Non-Gazetted, Non- | (Rs.47600- | |
| | | Ministerial. | 151100). | |
+---------------------------+-----------------------------------+-------------------------------------+----------------+---------------------+
+-----------------+-------------------+----------------------------+-----------+-----------------------------------+
| Age-limit for | Educational and | Whether age and | Period of | Method of recruitment whether |
| direct recruits.| other | educational | probation,| by direct recruitment or by |
| | qualifications | qualifications | any. | promotion or by |
| | required for direct | prescribed for direct | | deputation/absorption and |
| | recruits. | recruits will apply | | percentage of the vacancies to be |
| | | in the case of | | filled by various methods. |
| | | promotees. | | |
+=================+===================+============================+===========+===================================+
| (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
+-----------------+-------------------+----------------------------+-----------+-----------------------------------+
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Not applicable.| By promotion. |
+-----------------+-------------------+----------------------------+-----------+-----------------------------------+
In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or
deputation/absorption to be made.
(11)
Promotion:
From amongst Inspector (Telecommunication) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force in level-7 in the pay matrix
(Rs. 44900-142400) with two years regular service in the grade and having successfully completed training in the
following relevant area, as prescribed pre-promotional course or courses by the Central Government from time to
time.
Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by
more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully
completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service.
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.
(12)
Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion)
consisting of: -
1. Inspector General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman;
2. Deputy Inspector General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member;
3. Commandant or Second in Command,
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member;
4. Deputy Commandant (Telecommunication) or
Assistant Commandant (Telecommunication),
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member.
Circumstances in which
Union Public Service
Commission is to be
consulted in making
recruitment.
(13)
Not applicable.
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P. S. DANGWAL, Director
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th August, 2025
G.S.R. 538(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 156 of the
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992 (35 of 1992), and the Central Government hereby makes the following
rules further to amend the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Telecommunication Cadre (Group 'B' and 'C' posts)
Recruitment Rules, 2010, namely:-
1.(1) These rules may be called the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Telecommunication Cadre (Group 'B' and 'C'
posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force, Telecommunication Cadre (Group 'B' and 'C' posts) Recruitment
Rules, 2010, -
(a) for rule 3, the following rule shall be substituted, namely: -
"3. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix.- The number of the said posts, their classification
and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule.";
(b) after rule 6, the following rule shall be substituted, namely: -
"7. Superannuation.- (1) The personnel appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon
of the last day of the month in which he or she attains the age of sixty years or as per prescribed by the
Central Government from time to time:
Provided that a person whose date of birth is on the first day of a month, shall retire from service on
the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of superannuation.
(2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the prescribed age of retirement on
superannuation as specified in sub-rule (1).".
3. In the Schedule, -
(a) against serial number 1, relating to the post of Inspector (Telecommunication), -
(i) in column (2), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"335* (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload.";
(ii) in column (4), for the column, heading and the entries relating thereto, the following column, heading and
entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Level in pay matrix.
(4)
Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400).";
(iii) in column (11), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"By promotion.";
(iv) in column (12), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely:-
"From amongst Sub-Inspector (Telecommunication) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force in level-6 in the pay
matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) with five years regular service in the grade and who have successfully completed training
pre-promotional course or courses as prescribed by the Central Government from time to time.
Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by
more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully
completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already
completed such qualifying or eligibility service.";
(b) against serial number 2, relating to the post of Sub-Inspector (Telecommunication), -
(i) in column (2), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"818* (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload.";
(ii) in column (4), for the column, heading and the entries relating thereto, the following column, heading and entries
shall be substituted, namely: -
"Level in pay matrix.
(4)
Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400).";
(iii) in column (8), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely:-
"Educational qualifications:
(a) B.E. or B. Tech in Information Technology or Electronics and Communication or Instrumentation or
Computer Science from a recognised university or institution;
(b) Physical and medical standards:
(i) Physical standard:
(A) Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes-
(I) Height:
For males: 162.5 centimeters; and for female: 150 centimeters;
(II) Chest:
For males: Unexpanded 77 centimeters; Expanded: Minimum expansion five centimeters; and
for females: Not applicable;
(III) Weight:
For males and females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Note: The relaxable shall be permissible in height and chest to the candidates as follows: -
Height: Minimum height for candidates falling in the categories of Dogras, Gorakhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis,
Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and the Union territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
will be 165 centimeters for males and 155 centimeters for females.
Chest: Minimum chest for candidates falling in the categories of Dogras, Gorakhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis,
Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and the Union territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
will be eighty centimeters (minimum five centimeters expansion) for males.
(B) For other States and Union territories-
(I) Height:
For males: 170 centimeters; and for female: 157 centimeters;
(II) Chest:
For males: Unexpanded: Eighty centimeters; Expanded: Minimum five centimeters; and for
females: Not applicable;
(III)Weight:
For males and females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(ii) Medical standards:
(A) Eye sight: The minimum distant vision shall be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction i.e.
without wearing of glasses.
(B) The candidates shall not suffer from knock knees, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in the eyes and they
shall possess high colour vision. They shall be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical
defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
(c) The candidates shall qualify the physical efficiency test and written test.
Note 1.- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in writing,
in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2.- The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, for reasons
to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any
stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities
possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.";
(iv) in column (11), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"(i) Fifty per cent. by direct recruitment; and
(ii) Fifty per cent. by promotion.";
(v) in column (12), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"From amongst Assistant Sub-Inspector (Telecommunication) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force in
level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-923000) with six years regular service in the grade and who have
successfully completed training in the following relevant area, as prescribed pre- promotional course or courses
by the Department.
Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion,
their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more
than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed
probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such
qualifying or eligibility service.";
(vi) in column (13), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Group 'B' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: -
1. Deputy Inspector General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman;
2. Commandant or Second in Command, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member,
3. Deputy Commandant (Telecommunication) or Assistant Commandant (Telecommunication), Indo-
Tibetan Border Police Force - Member.
Group 'B' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of: -
1. Deputy Inspector General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman;
2. Commandant or Second in Command or Deputy Commandant, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member;
3. Deputy Commandant (Telecommunication) or Assistant Commandant (Telecommunication), Indo-
Tibetan Border Police Force - Member.";
(c) against serial number 3, relating to the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector (Telecommunication),-
(i) in column (2), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"1153* (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload.";
(ii) in column (4), for the column, heading and the entries relating thereto, the following column, heading and
entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Level in pay matrix.
(4)
Level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300).";
(iii) in column (5), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Non-selection.";
(iv) in column (12), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"From amongst Head Constable (Telecommunication) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force in level-
4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100) five years regular service in the grade and who have successfully
completed training in the following relevant area, as prescribed pre-promotional course or courses by the
Department.
Note - Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or
eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is
less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with
their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.";
(d) against serial number 4, relating to the post of Head Constable (Telecommunication),-
(i) in column (2), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"2438* (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload.";
(ii) in column (4), for the column, heading and the entries relating thereto, the following column, heading and
entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Level in pay matrix.
(4)
Level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100).";
(iii) in column (5), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted; namely: -
"Non-selection.";
(iv) in column (8), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Educational qualifications:
(a) (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board;
(ii) Three years diploma in Information Technology or Electronics or Communication or Instrumentation
or Computer Science from a recognised All India Council for Technical Education; or
(iii) Bachelor of Computer Applications from a recognised university or recognised institute; or
(iv) B.E. or B. Tech in Information Technology or Electronics and Communication or Instrumentation or
Computer science from a recognised university or recognised institute;
(b) Physical and medical standards:
(i) Physical standard:
(A) Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes-
(I) Height:
For males: 162.5 centimeters; and for female: 150 centimeters;
(II) Chest:
For males: Unexpanded 77 centimeters; Expanded: Minimum expansion five centimeters; and for
females: Not applicable;
(III) Weight:
For males and females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Note: The relaxable shall be permissible in height and chest to the candidates as follows: - Height:
Minimum height for candidates falling in the categories of Dogras, Gorakhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis,
Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and the Union territories of Ladakh,
Jammu and Kashmir will be 165 centimeters for males and 155 centimeters for females.
Chest: Minimum chest for candidates falling in the categories of Dogras, Gorakhas, Garhwalis,
Kumaonis, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal
Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and the Union territories of
Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir will be eighty centimeters (minimum five centimeters expansion) for
males.
(B) For other States and Union territories-
(I) Height:
For males: 170 centimeters; and for female: 157 centimeters;
(II) Chest:
For males: Unexpanded: Eighty centimeters; Expanded: Minimum five centimeters;
and for females: Not applicable;
(III) Weight:
For males and females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(ii) Medical standards:
(A) Eye sight: The minimum distant vision shall be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction
i.e. without wearing of glasses.
(B) The candidates shall not suffer from knock knees, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in the eyes and they
shall possess high colour vision. They shall be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical
defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
(c) The candidates shall qualify the physical efficiency test and written test.
(d) Profession qualifications: The candidates shall qualify the following professional course during the
probation period subject to extension of probation period by one year,
(i) Basic Training for Non-General Duty personnel;
(ii) Radio Operator Grade III.
Note 1.- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2. The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, for reasons
to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at
any stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these
communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for
them.";
(v) in column (12), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted; namely: -
"From amongst Constable (Telecommunication) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force in level- 3 in the pay
matrix (Rs. 21700-69100) with five years regular service in the grade and who have successfully completed
training in the following relevant area, as prescribed pre-promotional course or courses by the Department.
Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for
promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility
service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have
successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have
already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.";
(vi) in column (13), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"Group 'C' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: -
1. Commandant, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Chairman;
2. Second in Command or Deputy Commandant, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member;
3. Assistant Commandant (Telecommunication), Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member.
Group 'C' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of: -
1. Commandant, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Chairman;
2. Second in Command or Deputy Commandant, Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member;
3. Assistant Commandant (Telecommunication), Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force - Member.";
(e) against serial number 7, relating to the post of Constable (Telecommunication).-
(i) in column (1), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely:
"5. Constable (Telecommunication).";
(ii) in column (2), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely: -
"440* (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload.";
(iii) in column (4), for the column, heading and the entries relating thereto, the following column, heading and entries
shall be substituted, namely: -
"Level in pay matrix.
(4)
Level-3 in the pay matrix (Rs. 21700-69100).";
(iv) in column (8), for the entries, the following entries shall be substituted, namely:-
"Educational qualifications:
(a) (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board;
(ii) Three years diploma in Information Technology or Electronics or Communication or Instrumentation or
Computer Science from a recognised All India Council for Technical Education; or
(iii) Bachelor of Computer Applications from a recognised university or recognised institute; or
(iv) B.E. or B. Tech in Information Technology or Electronics and Communication or Instrumentation or
Computer science from a recognised university or recognised institute;
(b) Physical and medical standards:
(i) Physical standard:
(A) Minimum height for all candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes-
(I) Height:
For males: 162.5 centimeters; and for female: 150 centimeters;
(II) Chest:
For males: Unexpanded 77 centimeters; Expanded: Minimum expansion five centimeters; and for
females: Not applicable;
(III) Weight:
For males and females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
Note: The relaxable shall be permissible in height and chest to the candidates as follows: -
Height: Minimum height for candidates falling in the categories of Dogras, Gorakhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis,
Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and the Union territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
will be 165 centimeters for males and 155 centimeters for females.
Chest: Minimum chest for candidates falling in the categories of Dogras, Gorakhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonis,
Marathas, and candidates belonging to the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur,
Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and the Union territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
will be eighty centimeters (minimum five centimeters expansion) for males.
(B) For other States and Union territories-
(I) Height:
For males: 170 centimeters; and for female: 157 centimeters;
(II) Chest:
For males: Unexpanded: Eighty centimeters; Expanded: Minimum five centimeters;
and for females: Not applicable;
(III) Weight:
For males and females: Proportionate to height and age as per medical standards.
(ii) Medical standards:
(A) Eye sight: The minimum distant vision shall be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes without correction
i.e. without wearing of glasses.
(B) The candidates shall not suffer from knock knees, flat foot, varicose vein or squint in the eyes and they
shall possess high colour vision. They shall be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical
defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of the duties.
(c) The candidates shall qualify the physical efficiency test and written test.
(d) Profession qualifications: The candidates shall qualify the following professional course during the
probation period subject to extension of probation period by one year,
(i) Basic Training for Non-General Duty personnel;
(ii) Radio Operator Grade III.
Note 1.- Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, for reasons to be recorded in
writing, in the case of candidates otherwise well qualified.
Note 2. The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority, for reasons
to be recorded in writing, in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at
any stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these
communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for
them.".
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P. S. DANGWAL, Director
Note.- The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide
number G.S.R. 1019(E), dated the 28th December, 2010.
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