Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II Recruitment 2026 – Indian Army HQ 2 Signal Training Centre
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 190
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Matriculation (10th Pass) with 6 months experience in PBX Board handling.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 25 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Indian Army HQ 2 Signal Training Centre in Panaji, Goa, has announced a recruitment drive for 190 vacancies for the post of Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II. This Group 'C' position offers a permanent career path following a two-year probation period, with a starting pay of ₹21,700 plus allowances under the 7th CPC. Eligible candidates must be matriculates with at least six months of experience in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) boards. This is a significant opportunity for Indian citizens seeking a stable government role within the Ministry of Defence with all-India service liability.
- Total of 190 vacancies available for the CSBO Grade-II post across various reservation categories.
- Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years of age, with standard government relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD.
- Selection process involves a 100-mark written test followed by a qualifying practical test and interview.
- Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] by 31 May 2026.
- The role carries an All India Service Liability, including potential field service assignments.
Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-3, Cell-1: Rs 21,700/- + allowances as per 7th CPC.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on Matriculation marks.
Written Test (100 marks) covering Intelligence, Awareness, English, and Logic.
Practical Test (Qualifying nature).
Interview (Qualifying nature).
Medical Examination.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Reservation
UR: 94 vacancies SC: 22 vacancies ST: 12 vacancies OBC: 43 vacancies EWS: 19 vacancies PwBD (Horizontal): 12 vacancies ESM (Horizontal): 20 vacancies
How to Apply
- Download the official application form from the notification PDF.
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS (CAPITALS) using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Scan or photograph all required documents including Aadhaar, Class 10 certificate, and PBX experience certificate.
- Rename the filled PDF form as 'CSBO_YourFullName.pdf'.
- Prepare a passport-sized photo in JPG format named 'PHOTO_YourFullName.jpg'.
- Compose an email with the subject 'CSBO Application – YOUR FULL NAME'.
- Attach the filled form and all scanned documents.
- Send the email to [email protected] before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent and possess at least 6 months of experience in handling a Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board.
Interested candidates must fill out the prescribed application form and submit it along with self-attested documents via email to [email protected].
Yes, selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years before permanent absorption based on performance.
