Indian Army Recruitment 2026: Hello Friends! Our team is here with a special update for those looking to join the Indian Army as civilians. Headquarters 2 Signal Training Centre, Panaji (Goa), under the Ministry of Defence, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II (Group ‘C’) posts. These positions are on a probation period of two years followed by permanent absorption.
Recruitment Overview 2026
Key dates and highlights of the Indian Army CSBO vacancy:
| Organization | Indian Army (HQ 2 Signal Training Centre, Goa) |
| Post Name | Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II |
| Total Vacancies | 190 Posts |
| Apply Start Date | 02-05-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31-05-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Salary | ₹21,700 + Allowances (Level-3) |
| Apply Mode | Online (via Official Email) |
Vacancy Distribution
The 190 vacancies are distributed among various categories as follows:
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UR: 94
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OBC: 43
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SC: 22
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ST: 12
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EWS: 19
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(Includes 12 PwBD and 20 ESM horizontal reservation)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
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Essential: Matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent from a recognized board.
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Technical: Proficiency in handling Private Branch Exchange (PBX) board.
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Experience: Minimum 06 months experience in handling PBX board (Certificate is Mandatory).
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Desirable: Fluency in spoken English and Hindi.
Age Limit (as on 31-05-2026)
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General/EWS: 18 to 25 Years.
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OBC: 18 to 28 Years.
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SC/ST: 18 to 30 Years.
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Ex-Servicemen/PwBD: As per Govt. of India rules.
Selection Process
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Written Test (100 Marks): Objective Type MCQs covering General Intelligence, Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and Awareness.
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Practical Test: Handling of PBX Board (Qualifying nature).
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Interview: Personal interaction (Qualifying nature).
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Medical Examination & DV: Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply?
Unlike typical portal-based applications, this recruitment requires you to submit your form via Email:
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Download the prescribed application format from the official website indianarmy.nic.in.
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Fill out the form completely and scan it along with self-attested copies of:
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Birth Certificate/Matric Marksheet.
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Educational & Experience Certificates (PBX experience is a must).
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Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable).
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Aadhaar Card.
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Send the complete PDF file to the official email ID: sunshine.rise@nic.in.
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Subject Line: Must be “CSBO Application [Your Name]”.
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For any assistance with PDF merging or form filling, contact our team.
Important Links
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