The Indian Army, under the Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment notification for Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II posts. The notification was issued by the Indian Army Headquarters 2 Signal Training Centre, Panaji, Goa. A total of 190 vacancies are available for Group C civilian posts. The application process will be conducted via email, and candidates from all over India are eligible to apply.
Important Dates
The application window opens on 2 May 2026 and closes on 31 May 2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official email ID provided in the notification. The application form can be downloaded from the official website indianarmy.nic.in.
Vacancy Distribution
The 190 CSBO Grade-II vacancies are distributed across various categories as follows:
- Unreserved: 94 posts
- Scheduled Caste: 22 posts
- Scheduled Tribe: 12 posts
- Other Backward Classes: 43 posts
- Economically Weaker Sections: 19 posts
- Persons with Disabilities: 12 posts
- Ex-Servicemen: 20 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed matriculation (10th pass) and possess six months of experience in handling Private Branch Exchange (PBX) equipment. Age limit and other eligibility conditions are detailed in the official notification available on the Indian Army website.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a written examination carrying 100 marks. The written test covers General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, English, and Reasoning. Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for a practical test and an interview. Both the practical test and interview are qualifying in nature. The final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in the written examination.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply via email. The application form is available in PDF format on the official website. After downloading, candidates should fill the form using Adobe Reader and save it with the correct file name. The filled application form must be sent along with scanned copies of the Aadhaar card, matriculation certificate, PBX experience certificate, and other required documents. The email should be sent to sunshine.rise@nic.in with the subject line 'CSBO Application' followed by the candidate's name. Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
Important Instructions
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification on indianarmy.nic.in for detailed information on eligibility, age limit, selection criteria, and application guidelines. Ensure that all required documents are scanned and ready before submission. No offline applications will be accepted. Candidates must verify all details before sending the email to avoid rejection. The recruitment is open to candidates from all states, and all India service liability conditions apply.
