ITBP Deputy Judge Attorney General Recruitment 2025: Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

A Golden Opportunity for Legal Professionals in the Armed Forces

If you are a legal professional looking to serve the nation while practicing law at a senior level, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) has released a significant notification. The ITBP is inviting applications for the post of Deputy Judge Attorney General (Deputy Commandant).

This is a Group ‘A’ Gazetted Non-Ministerial post, offering a prestigious rank, excellent pay, and the honor of wearing the uniform. Below is a complete breakdown of the vacancy, eligibility, and application process.

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Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Post Name	Deputy Judge Attorney General (Deputy Commandant)
Total Vacancies	07
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	02 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	31 December 2025
Pay Scale	Level-11 (Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700) + Allowances
Job Location	Anywhere in India (All India Service Liability)

1. Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this position, candidates must meet specific educational and professional benchmarks.

A. Educational Qualification

Essential: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
Desirable: A Master’s degree in Law (LL.M) and experience in dealing with trials under special laws related to Armed Forces are often preferred.

B. Experience (Crucial Requirement)

This is a senior-level post (Deputy Commandant), so freshers are generally not eligible. Based on previous recruitment cycles and current trends for this rank:

Typical Requirement: You typically need 5 to 7 years of experience in legal practice or legal affairs.
- Note: Previous notifications required 7 years of experience for Bachelor’s degree holders and 5 years for Master’s degree holders.
Actionable Advice: Please verify the exact year count in the official 2025 notification PDF, as this criteria can be updated.

C. Age Limit

Maximum Age: Generally capped at 35 to 40 years (varies by specific notification cycle; verify the exact cutoff in the official document).
Relaxations: Standard age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and Government Servants/Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules.

2. Physical Standards

Since this is a uniformed service, you must meet minimum physical standards. While less stringent than General Duty (GD) posts, you must still be fit.

Height:
- Male: 165 cm (General), 162.5 cm (ST).
- Female: 157 cm (General), 150-155 cm (ST/Hill areas).
Chest (Male only): 81 cm (Unexpanded) / 86 cm (Expanded).
Medical: Candidates must be in essentially Good Mental and Physical Health (SHAPE-1 category is standard for final retention).

3. Selection Process

The selection is likely to be conducted in multiple phases:

Documentation & Physical Standard Test (PST): Verification of your height, chest, and original documents.
Written Examination: A test assessing professional legal knowledge and general awareness.
Interview/Personality Test: To assess your suitability for the force.
Detailed Medical Examination (DME): Final medical check-up to ensure you are fit for service.

4. How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only.

Visit the official ITBP Recruitment portal: recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in.
Look for the “Recruitment for the post of Deputy Judge Attorney General 2025” link under the “News” or “Live Applications” section.
Register by creating a user account if you haven’t already.
Fill in the application form, ensuring your experience details match your certificates.
Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee (typically Rs. 400 for General/OBC; Exempt for SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen).
Submit and print the application form.