The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has released the ITBP Tradesman syllabus and exam pattern for the relevant position. Candidates are encouraged to follow the ITBP Tradesman test pattern to achieve good exam scores. Candidates can find more information about the ITBP Constable Tradesman examination on this page.
According to the ITBP Constable Tradesman exam pattern, there will be four parts to the exam: Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Written Examination, Trade Test, and Detailed Medical Examination (DME)/Review Medical Examination (RME). Candidates must obtain the minimum marks for each round in order to advance to the next round.
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ITBP Tradesman Syllabus 2024
Candidates who want to see their name on the ITBP Tradesman result list should follow the ITBP Tradesman syllabus given by the board in the official notice. Adhering to the topics given in the section below can help you pass the exam with excellent scores.
| Subject | Topic |
| ITBP Tradesman Syllabus for Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns | Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series |
| Spatial Orientation | |
| Observation | |
| Analytical Reasoning | |
| Venn diagrams | |
| Non-Verbal Test | |
| Coding-Decoding | |
| Problem Solving | |
| Figures/Verbal Classification | |
| Relationship concepts | |
| Arithmetical Reasoning | |
| Non-verbal series | |
| Analogies | |
| Discrimination | |
| Visual Memory | |
| Similarities and Differences | |
| Spatial Visualisation | |
| Coding and Decoding | |
| Statement and Conclusion | |
| Logical Deduction | |
| Statement and Argument | |
| Cause and Effect | |
| Making Judgments | |
| ITBP Tradesman Syllabus for Knowledge of elementary Mathematics | Time and Work |
| Partnership | |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Simple Interest | |
| Problems on Numbers Series | |
| Compound Interest | |
| Areas | |
| Percentages | |
| Indices and Surds | |
| Mensuration | |
| Pipes and Cisterns | |
| Time and Distance | |
| Problems on Trains | |
| Odd Man Out | |
| Volumes | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Races and Games | |
| Problems on L.C.M. and H.C.F | |
| Mixtures and Allegations | |
| Boats and Streams | |
| Permutations and Combinations | |
| Simplification and Approximation | |
| Ages | |
| Probability | |
| Averages | |
| Simple Equations | |
| Quadratic Equations | |
| Symbolic / Number Classification | |
| ITBP Tradesman Syllabus for General Awareness/ General Knowledge | Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings |
| International Organizations | |
| International Relations | |
| International Trade & Treaties | |
| International Treaties & Agreements | |
| Polity & Governance | |
| National Security | |
| Judiciary | |
| Indian Art, Culture & Heritage | |
| Social Issues | |
| Social Justice | |
| Plan/Policy | |
| Defence | |
| ITBP Tradesman Syllabus for English Language | Paragraph Completion |
| Antonym and synonym | |
| Grammatical Error based question | |
| Reading Comprehension | |
| Fillers | |
| Cloze test | |
| Tenses | |
| Adjectives | |
| Adverbs | |
| Prepositions | |
| Comprehension | |
| Grammar | |
| Subject-Verb Agreement | |
| Articles | |
| Verb | |
| Fill in the Blanks | |
| Vocabulary | |
| Tenses | |
| Adverb | |
| Error Correction | |
| Idioms & Phrases | |
| Synonyms | |
| Sentence Rearrangement | |
| Unseen Passages | |
| Antonyms | |
| Sentence Completion | |
| ITBP Tradesman Syllabus for Hindi Language | Fill in the Blanks |
| Error Detection | |
| Antonyms and Synonyms | |
| Phrases/Muhavare | |
| Grammar | |
| Vocabulary | |
| Comprehension |
ITBP Constable Tradesman Exam Pattern 2024
According to the official statement, the selection procedure would consist of four steps. Candidates must meet the ITBP Constable Tradesman cut-off points before being assigned to the police. Go through the area below to get the correct information.
Phase 1
The Phase 1 of the ITBP Tradesman recruitment must be cleared by all the candidates in order to move to the next step. Phase 1 includes:
- Identity Verification and Biometric Identification
- The Physical Efficiency Test (Race, Long Jump, and High Jump) will be qualifying in nature.
- Physical Standards Test (height, weight, eyesight, chest)
Physical Standard Test
Tradesman (Tailor/Gardner/Cobbler)
| Description | Height in Cms | Chest in Cms | ||
| For States and Union Territories | 167.5 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| For candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalies, Kumaonies, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of Jammu and Kashmir | 165 | 155 | 78 | 83 |
| For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150 | 76 | 81 |
Tradesman(Cook/Safai Karmchari/Washerman/Barber)
| Description | Height in Cms | Chest in Cms | ||
| For States and Union Territories | 170 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| For candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalies, Kumaonies, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh regions of Jammu and Kashmir | 165 | 155 | 78 | 83 |
| For candidates hailing from the NorthEastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and candidates hailing from Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) comprising of the three SubDivisions of Darjeeling District namely Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong and includes the following “Mouzas” SubDivision of these Districts: | 162.5 | 152.5 | 77 | 82 |
| For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes | 162.5 | 150 | 76 | 81 |
| Schedule Tribe candidates hailing from the North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura and Left Wing Extremism affected districts. | 160 | 147.5 | 76 | 81 |
Physical Efficiency Test
| Events | Male | Female |
| 1.6 Kms Race | 7.30 minutes | – |
| 800 Mtr Race | Not applicable | To be completed within 4.45 minutes |
| Long Jump | 11 Feet (03 Chances) | 09 Feet (03 Chances) |
| High Jump | 3½ Feet (03 Chances) | 3 Feet (03 Chances) |
Phase 2 – Written Examination
- The written test for 50 marks, with 50 questions, will consist of entirely OMR-based objective type multiple choice questions.
- The question paper will be bilingually set in Hindi and English, with 10 questions each. Candidates can attempt 10 questions in either language.
| Subject | Maximum Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Analytical aptitude and ability to observe and distinguish patterns | 15 | 15 | 60 minutes |
| Knowledge of elementary Mathematic | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness/ General knowledge | 15 | 15 | |
| English Language/Hindi Langauge | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 50 questions | 50 marks | 60 minutes |
Phase 3 – Trade test (50 Marks)
| Profile | Trade Test | Maximum Marks |
| Constable (Tailor) | Taking measurements, cutting and stitching uniforms for winter and summer seasons for the Force personnel. | 15 marks |
| Knowledge about different types of material i.e. fabrics, threads etc. used in the trade work. | 10 marks | |
| Capability to carry out minor repairs/troubleshooting and maintenance of the sewing machine. | 15 marks | |
| Ability to recognize the tools/machines used in cutting and tailoring and their correct identification | 10 marks | |
| Constable (Gardener) | Knowledge of different kinds of plants, flowers and seasonal plants and the ability to recognize them. | 10 marks |
| Knowledge of chemical fertilisers and their use. | 10 marks | |
| Knowledge of preservation of seeds of different plants, season of plantation and plantation techniques. | 10 marks | |
| Knowledge about budding and grafting, preparing the bouquets by using flowers of different colours. | 10 marks | |
| Ability to identify and recognize the tools used in gardening. | 10 marks | |
| Constable (Cobbler) | Knowledge of stitching and repairing shoes. | 10 marks |
| Ability to identify and recognize the tools used in the trade | 10 marks | |
| Ability to identify and recognize the different types of leather and material used in the trade work. | 10 marks | |
| Ability to identify and recognize the nails and threads used for repairing shoes. | 10 marks | |
| Knowledge of different parts of a leather sewing machine and the ability to carry out minor repairs | 10 marks | |
| Constable (Water Carrier) | Flour kneading and preparation of chapati (Roti). | 10 marks |
| Cutting of vegetables, Salad, table layout and grinding of condiments | 15 marks | |
| Cleaning utensils of a cookhouse. | 10 marks | |
| Knowledge about ways to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen/cook house. | 15 marks | |
| Constable (Safai Karamchari) | Knowledge about tools, cleaning materials used in the trade work. | 10 marks |
| Cleaning of the bathroom, toilet wash basin etc | 15 marks | |
| Collection and proper disposal of Trash/Garbage etc. | 10 marks | |
| Ability to open a blocked sewer pipe line, latrine and septic tank. | 15 marks | |
| Constable (Cook) | Preparation of different dishes veg. as well as non-veg. and correct use of condiments | 10 marks |
| Method of garnishing and serving the food. | 15 marks | |
| Hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen. | 10 marks | |
| Knowledge and capability to prepare food (Vegetarian/Non-vegetarian) for one platoon strength and method of layout/serving | 15 marks | |
| Constable (Washer Man) | Washing of various types of clothes. | 10 marks |
| Ironing of clothes. | 15 marks | |
| Knowledge about dry-cleaning of clothes. | 10 marks | |
| Knowledge about the use of various detergents/washing powders, soaps etc and their use in the correct quantity. | 15 marks | |
| Constable (Barber) | Hair cutting of various types. | 20 marks |
| Body/head massage. | 15 marks | |
| Knowledge about use of tools/machines used in the trade work | 15 marks |
Phase 4 – Document Verification
This step will be a document verification round for individuals who pass all of the rounds. Those who pass the DV round will have to go through a detailed medical examination as well as a review medical exam.
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