Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator Posts

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

A total of 190 vacancies have been announced for the post of Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II, Group ‘C’. These are distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories as vertical reservation. Additionally, 12 posts are horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates and 20 posts are horizontally reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) as per DoPT OM No. 36035/02/2017/Estt (Res) dated 15 Jan 2018.

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application (31-05-2026). Only citizens of India are eligible to apply. Proficiency in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board with a minimum experience of 6 months is a crucial and mandatory criterion – no application will be accepted without a valid Experience Certificate in handling PBX Board. The post is subject to All India Service Liability including Field Service.

Educational Qualification

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application (31-05-2026). Age relaxations are available for reserved categories and special groups as specified below. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date of receipt of application. No extra weightage will be given for additional/extra/higher qualifications for recruitment.

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

The official notification does not specify any application fee for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026. No fee details have been mentioned in the Employment Notice. Candidates are advised to check the official notification carefully and contact the official email ID sunshine.rise@nic.in for any fee-related clarifications. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in Written Test, Practical Test, and Interview – candidates must make their own arrangements for boarding/lodging at 2 STC, Goa.

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection process for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 stages – Written Test (100 marks, merit-based), Practical Test (qualifying only), and Interview (qualifying only), followed by a Medical Test for shortlisted candidates. Selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit in the Written Test, subject to the candidate qualifying in the Practical Test and Interview. To reduce the number of candidates for the Written Examination, screening of applications may be carried out based on percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation/10th Board examination.

Stage 1 – Written Test (100 Marks – Merit Based)

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)

Stage 3 – Medical Test

Terms of Engagement

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Exam Syllabus

The Written Test consists of 4 parts – General Intelligence & Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, General English, and Logic & Reasoning – each carrying 25 marks (total 100 marks), all Objective Multiple Choice Type. The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi) except the General English section which is in English only. After the Written Test, shortlisted candidates undergo a Practical Test and Interview (both qualifying in nature) to assess proficiency in handling exchange/PBX Board operations.

How to Apply for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026

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

Official  Email for Application: sunshine.rise@nic.in

Last Date for Email Submission: 31 May 2026 (2359 Hrs)

Important Instructions for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Candidates

• Only citizens of India are eligible to apply; the post is subject to All India Service Liability including Field Service.
• PBX Board handling experience of minimum 6 months is mandatory – no application will be accepted without the Experience Certificate.
• No hard copy applications will be accepted – submission via official email only (sunshine.rise@nic.in).
• No application fee is required; no TA/DA is admissible for Written Test, Practical Test, and Interview.
• Do not send your application more than once – incomplete or wrongly named applications will be rejected without notice.
• Shortlisted candidates will be intimated via call letters sent to their registered email ID only – department not responsible for non-receipt of call letters.
• Screening of applications may be done based on Matriculation/10th Board marks percentage to reduce the number of candidates for Written Examination.
• Merely fulfilling the basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person to be called for test/interview.
• Persons working in Central/State Govt/PSU must apply through proper channel with NOC from their establishment.
• Ex-Servicemen candidates must enclose self-attested photocopy of complete discharge book along with the undertaking format provided with the application.
• EWS candidates must provide income/asset certificate from the competent authority.
• Candidates must carry originals of all documents for verification while appearing for examination along with two additional self-attested photographs.
• Falsification of documents at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Attempts to influence the selection process or use of unfair means (forgery, impersonation, false information) may lead to termination of candidature or legal action.
• The Appointing Authority has the right to cancel/postpone/suspend/terminate/modify the notification without prior notice at any stage.
• Recruitment Board’s decision will be final in all matters.

Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Apply via Email: sunshine.rise@nic.in
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs