Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II – HQ 2 STC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 190
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹21,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Matriculation (10th Standard) pass from a recognized board with proficiency in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) systems.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 6 months of experience in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board is mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 25 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Indian Army HQ 2 Signal Training Centre invites applications for 190 vacancies of Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II under the Ministry of Defence. Successful candidates will receive a starting monthly pay of ₹21,700 plus applicable allowances as per Level-3 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Applicants must have completed their 10th Standard and possess proficiency in handling PBX boards to be eligible for this Group C recruitment 2026. This position offers a stable career path within the central government with permanent absorption following a successful two-year probation period.
- Age limit: 18–25 years as of the closing date, with relaxation up to 45 years for departmental candidates.
- Selection process: Merit-based ranking from a 100-mark written test followed by a qualifying practical test and interview.
- Application mode: Online submission via email to sunshine.rise@nic.in with self-attested document attachments.
- Application deadline: The final date for receipt of online applications is 31 May 2026 at 23:59 hours.
- Employment type: Full-time central government post with an initial probation period of two years.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-3, Cell-1 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (₹21,700) plus applicable central government allowances.
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 sunshine.rise@nic.in before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for this role is ₹21,700 per month plus allowances, corresponding to Level-3, Cell-1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix.
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th Standard) and have proficiency in handling a Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board.
The general age limit is 18 to 25 years, with relaxations of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.