Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator Posts
About Recruitment
The Indian Army has released the CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 notification for filling 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator vacancies under HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, Panaji, Goa. Candidates possessing Matriculation qualification along with PBX Board handling experience can apply through the prescribed email application process. The recruitment includes written examination, practical test, interview, and medical examination for final selection.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 02 May 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 02 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 May 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 31 May 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II | 190 |
| Total | 190 |
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation or equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
- Minimum 6 months experience in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board.
- Experience Certificate for PBX handling is mandatory.
- Fluency in spoken English and Hindi is desirable.
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation
- PwBD Candidates: Up to 15 years relaxation depending on category
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation as per Government rules
- Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST)
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (100 Marks)
- Practical Test (Qualifying)
- Interview (Qualifying)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
Written Test Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Numerical Aptitude | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| General English | 25 |
| Logic & Reasoning | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Salary Details
- Pay Scale: Rs. 21,700/- plus admissible allowances
- Pay Level: Level-3, Cell-1 under 7th CPC Pay Matrix
- Probation Period: 2 Years
- Eligible candidates may receive permanent absorption after satisfactory probation completion.
How to Apply
- Download and read the official recruitment notification carefully.
- Fill the prescribed application form in PDF format using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Prepare all required self-attested documents including educational certificates, PBX experience certificate, Aadhaar card, caste certificate, and photographs.
- Save the signed application form as CSBO_YourFullName.pdf.
- Send the completed application with attachments to sunshine.rise@nic.in.
- Mention the subject line as CSBO Application – YOUR FULL NAME.
- Submit the application before 31 May 2026 (2359 Hrs).