POST DETAILS :
Indian Army has released a notification for the post of Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Indian Army
Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026
Advt_020526 dated 02/05/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date and Time of Online Application | 02-05-2026 (0001 Hrs) |
| Last Date and Time for Receipt of Online Application | 31-05-2026 (2359 Hrs) |
| Written Test / Practical Test / Interview Date | To be intimated to eligible candidates through call letters via registered email ID only |
| Age Calculated As On | 31-05-2026 (Last date of receipt of application) |
FEES DETAILS
- No fee details have been mentioned
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 18 to 25 years (as on 31-05-2026) |
| OBC | 3 years relaxation (max 28 years) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (max 30 years) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years relaxation (max 35 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years relaxation (10 + 3 years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years relaxation (10 + 5 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Additional 3 years relaxation (over and above actual military service rendered) |
| Departmental Candidates (with 3 years continuous service) | Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST candidates) |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Qualification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification (i) | Matric or equivalent from a recognized Board |
| Essential Qualification (ii) | Proficiency in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board with minimum 6 months experience (Experience Certificate mandatory) |
| Desirable | Fluency in spoken English and Hindi |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| Post Name | Total Posts | PwBD (Horizontal) | ESM (Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSBO Grade-II | 190 | 12 | 20 |
Salary :
Rs. 21,700/- + allowances (Level-3, Cell-1 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – Written Test (100 Marks – Merit Based)
| Part | Subject | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Intelligence & Numerical Aptitude | Objective Multiple Choice Type | 25 |
| Part-II | General Awareness | Objective Multiple Choice Type | 25 |
| Part-III | General English | Objective Multiple Choice Type | 25 |
| Part-IV | Logic & Reasoning | Objective Multiple Choice Type | 25 |
| Total | 100 | ||
The question paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi). However, questions of General English subject will be in English only. No extra weightage will be given for additional/extra/higher qualifications.
Stage 2 – Practical Test and Interview (Qualifying Only)
| Practical Test | To check candidate’s proficiency in handling exchange operation – Qualifying in nature only (marks not counted for merit) |
| Interview | Conducted along with Practical Test for qualifying purpose only – marks not counted for final merit |
Stage 3 – Medical Test
| Medical Test | Only shortlisted candidates based on performance in Written Test, Practical Test, and Interview will be directed to undergo Medical Test as per extant Government Orders |
Terms of Engagement
| Probation Period | 2 years probation followed by permanent absorption subject to satisfactory performance |
| Pension | New entrants joining on or after 01 Jan 2004 are governed by the National Pension System |
| Retention Beyond 55 Years / 30 Years of Service | Subject to screening committee approval; retirement from service on attaining age of 60 years if retained |
| Disqualification | Candidate will be disqualified if found to have contracted a marriage while having a living spouse, or entered into another marriage |
Exam Syllabus
| Part | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General Intelligence & Numerical Aptitude | 25 |
| Part-II | General Awareness | 25 |
| Part-III | General English | 25 |
| Part-IV | Logic & Reasoning | 25 |
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications must be submitted online only through the official email ID sunshine.rise@nic.in. Hard copy applications sent by post will not be accepted. The application window is open from 02-05-2026 (0001 Hrs) to 31-05-2026 (2359 Hrs). Candidates must open the PDF application form in Adobe Acrobat Reader ONLY – do NOT open in browser (Chrome/Edge) as fields may not work. All fields marked with * are mandatory and must not be left blank. All text must be typed in BLOCK LETTERS (CAPITALS).
- Candidates should not send their application more than once. Incomplete or wrongly named applications will be rejected without notice. Applications with missing attachments, unsigned forms, or mismatched information will be summarily rejected. Candidates must carry originals of all documents for verification while appearing for examination along with two additional self-attested photographs. For difficulties in filling the application form, candidates may send a screenshot of the issue to sunshine.rise@nic.in.
Documents to be Submitted Along with Application (as self-attested attachments to email):
- Birth Certificate (Matriculation Certificate/Mark Sheet can be produced in lieu)
- Educational Certificate – Matriculation Passing Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Experience Certificate in handling PBX/EPABX Board (minimum 6 months duration – mandatory)
- Residential Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory); PAN Card (optional)
- Caste/Category Certificate in prescribed format (for all reserved categories – SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Discharge Certificate (mandatory for Ex-Servicemen candidates, in addition to category certificate)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer (if already a Government servant)
- Passport size photograph (JPG file – latest, not older than 3 months; saved as PHOTO_YourFullName.jpg)
- Signed application form saved as CSBO_YourFullName.pdf
Applications must be emailed to: sunshine.rise@nic.in with the subject line: CSBO Application – YOUR FULL NAME
Applications must be addressed to: The Commandant, Headquarters, 2 Signal Training Centre, Panaji (Goa) – 403001
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IMPORTANT LINKS
- Apply via Email: sunshine.rise@nic.in
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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FAQs :
What is Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026?
Indian Army CSBO Grade‑II Recruitment 2026 is a Group ‘C’ civilian recruitment drive by HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, Panaji, Goa for 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade‑II posts under the Ministry of Defence.
How many vacancies are there in Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026?
A total of 190 CSBO Grade‑II vacancies have been announced, including horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex‑Servicemen (ESM) as per Government norms.
What are the registration dates for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II 2026?
The application window is open from 2 May 2026 (0001 hrs) to 31 May 2026 (2359 hrs), and applications submitted after the last date will not be accepted.
What is the salary for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II posts?
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 21,700/- plus allowances in Pay Level‑3 (7th CPC), with All India Service Liability including field service.
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