Indian Army CSBO Grade-II recruitment 2026 notification released for 190 posts; check details and application process
Ministry of Defence announces CSBO Grade-II vacancies eligibility selection process and email application details explained Indian Army CSBO recruitment 2026: Indian Army Headquarters 2 Signal Training Centre, Panaji, Goa, under Ministry of Defence, has released the CSBO Grade-II recruitment notification for 190 Group C civilian posts. The notice outlines online email-based applications for candidates across India meeting eligibility criteria.Applications open on 2 May 2026 and will continue until 31 May 2026. Interested applicants are required to submit forms through the official email ID provided by the Indian Army after downloading the prescribed application format from indianarmy.nic.in.Vacancy distribution and eligibility criteriaThe recruitment drive offers 190 vacancies for Civilian Switch Board Operator Grade-II posts. Category-wise distribution: CategoryVacanciesUnreserved94Scheduled Caste22Scheduled Tribe12Other Backward Classes43Economically Weaker Sections19Persons with Disabilities12Ex-Servicemen20Total190Selection process and exam structureSelection will be conducted through a written examination carrying 100 marks covering General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, English and Reasoning. Candidates qualifying the written test will proceed to practical test and interview, both qualifying in nature. Final merit will be based on written examination performance.Application procedure through emailCandidates must apply via email by downloading the application form in PDF format and completing it using Adobe Reader. The filled form must be saved with correct file naming and sent along with Aadhaar card, matriculation certificate, PBX experience certificate and other supporting documents. Applications should be emailed to sunshine.rise@nic.in with subject line CSBO Application followed by candidate name. Incomplete submissions or late applications will be rejected as per notification.Important instructions for candidatesCandidates are advised to refer to the official website indianarmy.nic.in for detailed information regarding eligibility, age limit calculation, selection criteria and application guidelines. All applicants must ensure that they meet the required educational qualification of matriculation along with six months PBX handling experience before applying. The recruitment is open for candidates from all states and follows all India service liability conditions. The written examination will be the primary basis for shortlisting, and only qualified candidates will be called for further stages. Applicants should keep scanned copies of all documents ready before submission. No offline applications will be accepted under this recruitment notification. Candidates should also verify email submission details carefully before sending to avoid rejection due to errors as per official notification instructions strictly followed.
