Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | Indian Army |
| Post Name | CSBO – 190 Posts |
| Qualification | 10TH |
| Salary | Rs. 21,700/- + allowances (Level-3, Cell-1 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Age Limit | Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application (31-05-2026). Age relaxations are available for reserved categories and special groups as specified below. The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date of receipt of application. No extra weightage will be given for additional/extra/higher qualifications for recruitment. Category Age Limit / Relaxation General (UR) / EWS 18 to 25 years (as on 31-05-2026) OBC 3 years relaxation (max 28 years) SC / ST 5 years relaxation (max 30 years) PwBD (UR/EWS) 10 years relaxation (max 35 years) PwBD (OBC) 13 years relaxation (10 + 3 years) PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years relaxation (10 + 5 years) Ex-Servicemen Additional 3 years relaxation (over and above actual military service rendered) Departmental Candidates (with 3 years continuous service) Up to 40 years (45 years for SC/ST candidates) |
| Advt No | 020526 |
| Post Date | 06/05/2026 |
| Last Date | 31-05-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of application (31-05-2026). Only citizens of India are eligible to apply. Proficiency in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board with a minimum experience of 6 months is a crucial and mandatory criterion - no application will be accepted without a valid Experience Certificate in handling PBX Board. The post is subject to All India Service Liability including Field Service. Educational Qualification Qualification Type Details Essential Qualification (i) Matric or equivalent from a recognized Board Essential Qualification (ii) Proficiency in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) Board with minimum 6 months experience (Experience Certificate mandatory) Desirable Fluency in spoken English and Hindi
Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026. No fee details have been mentioned in the Employment Notice. Candidates are advised to check the official notification carefully and contact the official email ID [email protected] for any fee-related clarifications. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in Written Test, Practical Test, and Interview - candidates must make their own arrangements for boarding/lodging at 2 STC, Goa.
Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Army CSBO Grade-II Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 stages - Written Test (100 marks, merit-based), Practical Test (qualifying only), and Interview (qualifying only), followed by a Medical Test for shortlisted candidates. Selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit in the Written Test, subject to the candidate qualifying in the Practical Test and Interview. To reduce the number of candidates for the Written Examination, screening of applications may be carried out based on percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation/10th Board examination. Stage 1 - Written Test (100 Marks - Merit Based) Part Subject Type Marks Part-I General Intelligence & Numerical Aptitude Objective Multiple Choice Type 25 Part-II General Awareness Objective Multiple Choice Type 25 Part-III General English Objective Multiple Choice Type 25 Part-IV Logic & Reasoning Objective Multiple Choice Type 25 Total 100 The question paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi). However, questions of General English subject will be in English only. No extra weightage will be given for additional/extra/higher qualifications. Stage 2 - Practical Test and Interview (Qualifying Only) Practical Test To check candidate's proficiency in handling exchange operation - Qualifying in nature only (marks not counted for merit) Interview Conducted along with Practical Test for qualifying purpose only - marks not counted for final merit Stage 3 - Medical Test Medical Test Only shortlisted candidates based on performance in Written Test, Practical Test, and Interview will be directed to undergo Medical Test as per extant Government Orders Terms of Engagement Probation Period 2 years probation followed by permanent absorption subject to satisfactory performance Pension New entrants joining on or after 01 Jan 2004 are governed by the National Pension System Retention Beyond 55 Years / 30 Years of Service Subject to screening committee approval; retirement from service on attaining age of 60 years if retained Disqualification Candidate will be disqualified if found to have contracted a marriage while having a living spouse, or entered into another marriage