Latest Update: The Ministry of Defence (Indian Army) conducted the application process for Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 to fill 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II permanent vacancies across India. The application window was open from 02 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 . Candidates who applied can now wait for the Admit Card , which will be issued before the examination scheduled in August 2026 .
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Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 Overview Particular Details Organization Ministry of Defence (Indian Army) Recruitment Name Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 Post Name Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II Focus Keyword indian army csbo recruitment 2026 Job Location All India Job Type Permanent Application Mode Online / Email Submission Total Vacancies 190 Posts Application Start Date 02 May 2026 Last Date 31 May 2026 Exam Date August 2026 Admit Card Before Exam Official Department Indian Army
Important Dates Event Date Short Notification 27 April 2026 Application Form Starts 02 May 2026 Last Date to Apply 31 May 2026 Last Time 11:59 PM Admit Card Before Exam Written Examination August 2026
Application Fee Category Fee General Nil OBC Nil EWS Nil SC Nil ST Nil Female Nil All Candidates No Application Fee
Age Limit Criteria Details Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 25 Years Age Calculation Date 31 May 2026 Age Relaxation As per Government Rules
Selection Process Stage Details Stage 1 Written Examination Stage 2 Practical Test Stage 3 Interview Stage 4 Medical Examination Stage 5 Document Verification Final Selection Merit List
Salary Details Particular Details Pay Level Level-3 Basic Pay ₹21,700 Additional Benefits DA, HRA and Other Government Allowances Job Type Permanent Central Government Job
Educational Qualification Post Name Vacancies Qualification CSBO (Civilian Switch Board Operator) Grade-II 190 10th Pass with PBX Handling Experience
Category Wise Vacancy Details Category Vacancies General 94 EWS 19 OBC 43 SC 22 ST 12 PH 12 ESM 20 Total 190
Written Exam Pattern Part Subject Marks Part-I General Intelligence & Numerical Aptitude 25 Part-II General Awareness 25 Part-III General English 25 Part-IV Logic & Reasoning 25 Total 100 Marks 100
Required Documents Document Required 10th Marksheet Yes PBX Experience Certificate Yes Aadhaar Card Yes Category Certificate If Applicable Passport Size Photograph Yes Signature Yes Valid Email ID Yes
How to Apply for Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026 Step Process Step 1 Download the official application form. Step 2 Fill in all required personal and educational details. Step 3 Attach self-attested copies of all required documents. Step 4 Verify the information carefully. Step 5 Send the completed application form along with documents to the official email ID sunshine.rise@nic.in Step 6 Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links Source Title Issue Date Source Link Get Admit Card 04/08/2026 Check Email / SMS Application Form 02/05/2026 Download Full Notification 02/05/2026 Download Official Website 27/04/2026 Visit Now
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. What is Indian Army CSBO Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive by the Ministry of Defence (Indian Army) for 190 Civilian Switch Board Operator (CSBO) Grade-II permanent posts.
Q2. What is the qualification for CSBO Grade-II? Candidates must have passed 10th Class and possess PBX handling experience .
Q3. What is the age limit? The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 31 May 2026 , with relaxation as per government rules.
Q4. Is there any application fee? No. There is no application fee for any category.
Q5. What is the salary of a CSBO in the Indian Army? Selected candidates will receive Level-3 Pay (₹21,700 basic pay) along with admissible government allowances.
