CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL COMMAND

LUCKNOW-908544

DETAILED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

1. Applications on prescribed format are invited for the post of CSBO (Civilian Switch Board
Operator) Grade-II, Group ‘C’ from citizens of India on probation for a period of two years followed
by permanent absorption subject to found suitable during the probation period, with all India
service liability (including field service). Applications completed in all respect alongwith all the
requisite documents, duly attested be forwarded to Madhya Bharat Area Signal Company,
PIN-901124.

2. Pay Band. Rs 21700/- + allowances (Level-3, Cell-1) as per new pay matrix of
th
7 CPC.

3. Details of Vacancies:-

SC ST OBC UR UR Total Remarks

EWS PHC ESM
- 01 01 - - - 01 03 Appointing authority
reserves all the rights for
Change in number of
vacancies

4. Qualifications.

(a) Essential (i) Matric or equivalent from recognized Board

(ii) Proficiency in handling Private Board Exchange (PBX) board
(Experience Certificate).

(b) Desirable (i) Fluency in spoken English and Hindi

5. Terms of engagement:-

(a) New entrants to Government service, entering on or after 01 Jan 2004 are governed
by National Pension System.

(b) The appointment will be on probation for a period of two years followed by
permanent absorption subject to found suitable during the probation period.

(c) As per the Govt orders retention of Govt servant beyond 55 years of age/
30 years of qualifying service (which ever is applicable) will be carried out by
screening committee, if found suitable Govt servants whose integrity is doubtful will
not be retained.

(d) If found suitable for retention, the Government servant will retire from service
on attaining age of 60 years.
(e) The candidate will disqualify for Govt Service in case he or she has more than one
spouse living.
6. Age Limit :-
(a) Between 18 to 25 yrs.
(b) Extent of age concession:-
(i) OBC - Three years over and above the prescribed age limit.
(ii) ST - Five years
(iii) Ex-Servicemen - Service rendered in Army, Navy and Air Force plus
three years.
(iv) Departmental Candidates – 40 years of age (45 years of SC/ST
candidates) with three years continuous service.

(c) Cut off date for determining age will be last date of receipt of application. The
age relaxation will be applied only in case candidate produce valid caste certificates.

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7. Photographs. One recent passport size photograph (not more than three months old) is
to be pasted on the space earmarked in the application duly Self attested. Two additional
photographs duly self attested (on front side) are to be pasted on admit card office copy and
candidates copy.

8. Closing date for receipt of applications. 30 days from the date of first publication of this
advertisement in employment news.

9. Scheme of Examination. The selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit which will
be decided as per marks obtained in Written Test comprising of 100 Marks. Applicants shortlisted for
written test will also have to undergo a skill test which will be of qualifying in nature and carries no
separate marks:-

(a) Written Test. The written Test will comprise of Four parts as given below :-
Paper Subject
(i) Paper-I General Intelligence & Reasoning (Objective Multiple Choice
Type)
(ii) Paper -II General Awareness (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
(iii) Paper -III General English (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
(iv) Paper -IV Numerical Aptitude (Objective Multiple Choice Type)

Note. The question paper will be bilingual i.e. English and Hindi. However, the question of
English Language subject will be in English only. No extra weightage will be given for
additional/ extra /higher qualification for recruitment.

(b) Skill Test. Skill test will be conducted to check candidate’s proficiency in
handling exchange operation and this will be conducted for qualifying purpose only.

(c) If the number of applications received in response to the advertisement are

large and it is not convenient or possible to arrange the examination for all the
candidates, the selection board reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to a
reasonable limit on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed minimum
essential qualification i.e Matric or equivalent.

10. Important instructions for the Applicants :-

(a) Merely fulfilling the basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a
person to be called for test.

(b) Only shortlisted candidates based on performance in written examination

(Top ten or twenty times of number of vacancies in each category will be called for
Skill test by the selection board).

(c) The date of written test and skill test will be intimated to eligible applicants only.

(d) Persons working in Central/State Govt / PSU must apply through proper channel
alongwith the certificate from their establishment that no disciplinary action is
contemplated/pending against them and that they have no objection to release them in
case of selection. NOC covering these aspects by the cadre controlling authority must be
issued on or after date of application of the advertisement failing which the individual
candidature is likely to be cancelled. Physical copy of the NOC to be produced on
Examination/Test.

(e) The selection board shall not be responsible for any postal delay/failure.

(f) The candidates must clearly super-scribe “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF
CSBO GRADE-II” on the top of the envelope in capital letters. The reserved category
candidate’s should also write their category on the left hand corner of the envelope.
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(g) Candidates applying for the post must enclose following supporting documents :-

(i) Self attested copies of Birth certificate (Matriculation Certificate/Mark

Sheet can be produced in lieu).

(ii) Educational Qualification/Technical Qualification.

(iii) Experience certificate.

(iv) Residential Certificate.

(v) Caste Certificates in support of their claim of belonging to the reserve

category. For ESM category copy of discharge certificate. Central/ State Govt/PSU
candidates must enclosed certificate from controlling auth.

(vi) Two Self addressed envelopes duly affixed postage stamp of Rs 17/- on each
envelope must be enclosed with the application.

(h) Applications with following deficiencies will be rejected summarily and no

correspondence in this regard will be entertained:-

(i) Incomplete or unsigned application and without Left/Right Thumb Impression on

application form.

(ii) Late receipt of application i.e after closing date.

(iii) Submission of supporting documents without duly self attested.

(iv) Mismatch of submitted of photographs in application form and admit card.

(v) Non submission of self addressed 12 x 24 cms envelopes duly affixed postal stamp
of Rs 17/- on each.

(vi) Mismatch of information filled in application with regards to their supporting

documents.

(j) The application can be filled by the candidates either in English or Hindi.

(k) For any enquiry indl may contact Tele No 0761-2600890 extension – 6132 (Enquiry
between 0900hrs to 1400hrs).

(l) No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test.

(m) Candidates should be prepared to come to JABALPUR for a stay of 4-5 days is
under own arrangements.
 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF CSBO GDE-II

1. Age limit.

(a) UR (Gen) - 18-25 years

(b) OBC - 18-28 Years

(c) ST - 18-30 Years

(d) ESM - Service rendered + three years

2. Qualification.

(a) Essential.
(i) Matric or its equivalent from recognized board.
(ii) Proficiency of handling PBX board. (Experience certificate)
(b) Desirable.
(i) Fluency in spoken English/Hindi.
(Auth : As per Rect Rule of CSBOs issued under S.R.O 17/2007)
 FORMAT OF APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF : CSBO (CIVILIAN SWITCH BOARD OPERATOR) GRADE-II
(HEADQUARTERS MADHYA BHARAT AREA SIGNAL COMPANY, PIN-901124

Ref News paper ___________________ Advertisement No _____________________ Dated ______________

NOTE : ALL THE COLUMNS TO BE FILLED IN BLOCK LETTER ONLY Affix latest passport
size photograph duly
self attested
(not more than 3
1. Name of candidate (Block Letters) : months old
(As written in Matric/SSC Certificate)

2. Father’s/Husband’s Name :
3. Mother Name :

4. Sex (Male / Female) :

5. Date of birth
(As per Matric certificate) :
6. Age as on closing date of receipt of application : ______ Years _____ Months ____ Days
7. Category (UR/ST/OBC/ESM) :
(Enclose Caste Certificate on prescribed format for
reserved category as applicable. For ESM category
copy of discharge certificate be enclosed).
8. Nationality/Religion :
9. Postal address for communication (in Block letters):
with PIN Code
10. Mobile No/ Land Line No with STD Code :
11 . Experience certificate :
12. Whether Govt Servant if yes, details of post held :
(Enclose cert showing pay scale and date of
entry in Govt Service )
13. Details of Academic/Technical & Professional Qualifications :

Name of the Exam Passed Year Name of Recognized Percentage Division Remarks
University/Board of Examination of marks
obtained

(Self attested copies of certificates in support of above to be enclosed)

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of
my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false/incorrect or intelligibility being detected
before or after the written test/skill test, my candidature will stand automatically cancelled.

(Signature of candidate)

* Thumb impression
* Left Thumb impression in case of male candidate and Right Thumb Impression in case of female candidate.

Enclosures : List of documents attached with application form :-

(a) Admit cards.
(b) Self attested copies of Birth certificate (Matriculation Certificate/Mark Sheet can be produced
in lieu).
(c) Educational Qualification/Technical Qualification.
(d) Experience certificate.
(e) Residential certificate.
(f) Caste certificates in prescribed format in support off their claim of belonging to the reserve
category. Discharge certificate for ESM category. Certificate by Central/State/Govt/PSU candidates
from controlling authority.
(g) Two self addressed envelopes duly affixed postage stamp of Rs 17/- on each envelope must
be enclosed with the application.
 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
HEADQUARTERS CENTRAL COMMAND (SIGNALS BRANCH),
LUCKNOW - 226002

DETAILED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Applications in the prescribed format are invited for the following post(s) from citizen of
India, who are fulfilling the requisite qualifications:-

Name of the post & GP No of Category wise distribution

Pay and Pay Matrix posts (vertical/Horizontal Reservation)
UR OBC SC ST
Cook
(7th CPC Level -2)
‘C’ 03 03 - - -
Pay Matrix
Rs 19900-63200
S/Wala
(7th CPC Level -1)
‘C’ 05 05 - - -
Pay Matrix
Rs18000-56900
Messenger
(7th CPC Level -1)
‘C’ 02 02 - - -
Pay Matrix
Rs 18000-56900
Washerman
(7th CPC Level -1)
‘C’ 01 01 - - -
Pay Matrix
Rs 18000-56900
Chowkidar
(7th CPC Level -1)
‘C’ 02 - 01 - 01
Pay Matrix
Rs 18000-56900
Total 13 11 01 - 01

Abbreviations used :UR - Unreserved, OBC - Other Backward Castes, SC - Schedule Caste,
ST - Schedule Tribe.
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1. The number of vacancies mentioned above is provisional. The Chief Signal Officer,
Headquarters Central Command (Signals Branch), Lucknow, reserves the right to change the
number of vacancies, if necessary.
S.No Particulars Details
(a) Qualification. Cook:
Essential.
(i) Matriculation or equivalent, and
(ii) Must have knowledge of Indian Cooking and
proficiency in trade.
S/Wala :
Essential. Matriculation pass or equivalent from
recognized Board.
Desirable. Conversant with the duties of the respective
trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
Messenger:
Essential. Matriculation pass or equivalent from
recognized Board.
Desirable. Conversant with the duties of the respective
trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
Washerman:
Essential.
(i) Matriculation pass or equivalent from recognized
Board.
(ii) Must be able to the wash military/Civilian clothes
thoroughly well.
Chowkidar :
Essential. Matriculation passor equivalent from
recognized Board.
Desirable. Conversant with the duties of the respective
trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
(b) Age Limit (i) 18-25 year : For UR/Gen
(ii) Relaxation In Age Limit:
• For ST: Five years.
• For OBC (Non Creamy Layer) : Three Years.
• Relaxable for Government servant upto 35 years as per
orders/instructions issued by the Central Government.
• The age relaxation will be applied only in case of
candidates who produce the valid certificates of
caste/category.
• The ST/OBC candidates who apply against unreserved
post will not be given age and other concessions meant
for ST/OBC.
(c) Photographs Three recent passport size photograph (not more than three
months old) is to be pasted on the space earmarked in the
application form and admit cards.
(d) Crucial date The crucial date of determining the age limit shall be the last
date of receipt of application.

2. Scheme of Examination. The selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit. The
selection process will comprise of written test and skill / trade test wherever necessary. The
selection to all Group ‘C’ posts will be made solely based on marks obtained by the applicants in
the written test, subject to qualifying the skill/trade test, as may be the case. The written test and
skill test will be conducted at Jabalpur and candidates must be prepared to come to Jabalpur for a
stay of 4-5 days under own arrangements.

Note : The question papers of Written Test will be bilingual i.e, English & Hindi. However, the
question on the portion of English Language subject will be in English only. The written exam will
be of 2 hours and questions will be of matriculation equivalent standard.
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3. Important Instructions to the Candidates/ Applicants.

(a) Application must be on plain paper as per enclosed format. It may be typed or
neatly handwritten.

(b) Applications must be sent to Headquarters Madhya Bharat Area (Signals),

PIN - 901124.

(c) The candidates must clearly super scribe “Application for the post
of________________”on the top of the envelope in Capital letters. The reserved category
including Ex-servicemen/ Persons working in Central/ State Govt/ PSU and Persons with
Disability should also write their category on the left hand corner of the envelope.

(d) Application must be accompanied with a self-addressed registered envelope

duly affixed with appropriate postal stamp and photocopy of all the requisite
documents, duly self-attested.

(e) If the number of applications received in response to the advertisement is large and
it will not be convenient or possible to arrange the examination for all the candidates, the
Chief Signal Officer reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable
limit on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed minimum essential
qualification. A benchmark percentage may be fixed depending on the number of
applications. No weightage can be given for additional qualification other than prescribed
in the Recruitment Rules. All candidates meeting the benchmark are to be allowed to
appear in the written examination.

(f) Dates of examination and skill test will be intimated to the eligible candidates later.

(g) Candidates appearing for written test and skill test will travel on their own expenses.

(h) Persons working in Central/State Govt, /PSU must apply through proper channel
alongwith the certificate from their cadre controlling authority that no disciplinary action is
contemplated/pending against them and that they have no objection in releasing them in
case of selection. NOC covering these aspects by the cadre controlling authority, must be
issued on or after the date of publication of the advertisement failing which, the indl
candidature is likely to be cancelled. Physical copy of NOC to be produced on the day of
Examination/ Test.

(j) New entrants to Government Service, entering on or after 01 January 2004 are
governed by the New Defined Contribution Pension System (Known as New Pension
Scheme).

(k) Ex-servicemen candidate should have been issued with Discharge Certificate/ PPO
by the Competent Authority. A self-attested copy of Discharge Certificate/ PPO should also
be enclosed.

(l) Candidates applying against a reserved post must enclose supporting documents viz
caste certificate and non-creamy layer certificate in case of OBC in support of their claim of
belonging to the reserved category. Original certificates/ discharge not to be sent. Only
self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of Educational Qualification/Technical
Qualification, Experience, Caste, Date of Birth, and Ex-Servicemen are to be enclosed with
the application.

(m) The Chief Signal Officer Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow shall not be
responsible for any postal delay or failure.

(n) The Chief Signal Officer Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow reserves the
right to change the number of vacancies, if necessary.

(o) Application must be superscribed as “Application for the post of ___________”on

the top of the envelope in Capital letters.
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(p) Acceptance of Application. Following is mandatory for acceptance of

applications:-

(i) Complete signatures.

(ii) Left/Right thumb impression.
(iii) Self-attestation of all certificates.
(iv) Receipt of application before due date.
(v) Age criteria.
(vi) No cutting/over writing in application form.
(vii) Mobile number.
(viii) One self-addressed envelope duly affixed with appropriate postal stamps of Rs 17/-.
(ix) No Objection Certificate in case of Govt servants.
(x) Correct format of application with photographs pasted.

(q) The application will be summarily rejected in case it doesn’t fulfill mandatory
requirements as above. No representation in this regard will be accepted. The
candidates are advised to download the form from the website www.indianarmy.nic.in and
complete in all respects before submitting.

(r) The application can be filled by the candidates either in English or Hindi.

(s) Soldiers of Army/Navy/Air Force, who are in service and applying for above posts
must enclose “No Objection Certificate” issued by their Record Office duly sanctioned by
Officer-in-Charge Records.

(t) The ST and OBC candidates who apply against unreserved post will not be given
age and other concessions meant for ST and OBC.

(u) Skill/Trade test will be conducted for those candidates who qualify in the written
examination. The Final selection will be made solely based on marks obtained by the
Candidate in the Written Examination subject to qualifying in the Skill/Trade test. No
interview will be conducted for the above mentioned posts.

(v) All India service liability will be applicable for candidates who are applying for the
above posts.

(w) Merely fulfilling the basic selection criteria does not automatically entitle a person to
be called for the test.

(x) Centre for written examination and Skill/ Trade Test will be in Jabalpur (MP) only
and possession of Aadhar Card will be mandatory.

(y) Proof of Age. The date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary
School Examination Certificate will be accepted for determining the age of the candidate
and no subsequent request for change will be considered.

(z) Documents to be attached with the application. Applicants must submit

self-attested legible copies of all Certificate/ Documents, and Mark sheet/ proof in
support of information given in their Application Forms about their Educational
Qualification and Experience. Proof of caste/category (SC/ST/OBC/ PH(PWD)/ESM/Govt
Service) from the competent Authorities, must also be submitted. In case of incomplete
documents, their candidature is liable to be rejected summarily or at any stage of the
recruitment process.

Caution to all Applicant

Some unscrupulous elements may approach you with the assurance of procuring
appointment for you through illegal gratification. You must not fall prey to such false assurance or
exploitation and must not entertain or encourage such elements in any way. It is emphasized and
reassured that the selection test and exercise will be done only on merit and in a transparent
manner.

Any attempt to influence recruitment process will result in instant disqualification.

 PERFORMA OF APPLICATION

Application for the post of (Mention only one post)_____________________

(Mentioning Multiple posts will result in REJECTION of application)/
Recent
Passport
size photo
Ref: Newspaper ________________________dated___________________
duly self
To
attested
Chief Signal Officer
HQ Madhya Bharat Area (Sigs)
PIN – 901124

1. Full Name (in Block Letters)______________________________________________

(As written in Matriculation or equivalent certificate)

2. Father’s/Husband Name________________________________________________
(in Block Letters)

3. Date of Birth ____________________________________________

(as per the Matriculation or equivalent certificate)

4. Age on Years _________months __________ day________

(As on________________)

5. Write category to which you belong (UR/OBC/SC/ST) __________________

(enclose certificate)

6 Category of post for which applied.

(a) Post applied _________________________

(b) Category applied _________________________

7. Whether Ex-serviceman/ Govt servant, if yes give details ie length of service alongwith self-
attested copy of service discharge certificate/ PPO
_______________________________________

8. Whether Person with Disability (Also indicate the type of disability)

9. Nationality ______________________________________________

10. Religion _______________________________________________

11. (a) Address and Pin Code in full for communication (Block letters)
__________________________________________________________________

(b) Permanent Address(Block letters)

__________________________________________________________________

12. (a) Mobile No : ________________________________

(b) Land line No with STD Code : ________________________________

13. E-mail address_________________________________________________

14. Aadhar Card No________________________________________________

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15. Details of Academic/Technical & Professional Qualifications:

Name of the Year of Name of Recognized % of marks Remarks

Exam Passed Passing University/Board obtain

(Attested copies of certificate including mark sheet in support of above are to be enclosed)

16. Experience, if any (please attach certificate) _____________________________________

14. Whether Govt Servant, if yes give details of post held, Pay Scale/level and date of entry in
Govt Service __________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found
false/incorrect or ineligibility being detected before or after the written test/skill test my candidature
will stand automatically cancelled.

Signature of the candidate _____________________

Name:_____________________________________
Enclosures :
(i) Office and candidate copy of admit card with self-attested photographs.
(ii) One self addressed registered envelope duly affixed with appropriate postal stamp.
(iii) Self-Attested copies of certificate ( ) Sheets.
(vi) Self-Attested copy of Aadhar Card.

Left hand thumb impression of Male

candidate and Right hand thumb
impression in case of Female
candidate.
 ADMIT CARD

Index No :
OFFICE’S COPY

Post applied for ____________________________________________ Recent

Passport
Size photo
1. Full Name (in Block Letters)_____________________________ duly
(As written in 10th /SSC Certificate) Self attested
2. Father’s/Husband Name_________________________________
(in Block Letters)

3. Mobile No ____________________________________________

4. Aadhar Card No _______________________________________

5. Address for Correspondence (in Block letters)_______________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

(Details below this line NOT TO BE FILLED BY CANDIDATE)

6. Date &Time of Written Test : _____________________________________________

7. Venue of Written Test : __________________________________________________

________________________________
(Signature of Controlling Authority)

Note :- Possession of Aadhar Card/ Govt ID Proof is mandatory for entry to written
examination centre.
 ADMIT CARD

Index No :
CANDIDATE’S COPY

Recent
Passport
Post applied for ____________________________________________ Size photo
duly
Self-attested
1. Full Name (in Block Letters) _____________________________
(As written in 10th /SSC Certificate)

2. Father’s/Husband Name_________________________________
(in Block Letters)

3. Mobile No ____________________________________________

4. Aadhar card No ________________________________________

5. Address for Correspondence (in Block letters)______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(Details below this line NOT TO BE FILLED BY CANDIDATE)

6. Date & time of Written Test ; _____________________________________________

7. Venue of Written Test : _________________________________________________

_________________________________
(Signature of Controlling Authority)

Note :- Possession of Aadhar Card/ Govt ID Proof is mandatory for entry to written
examination centre.
 DECLARATION BY OBC CANDIDATES ONLY

(Similar endorsement should be given in the caste certificate from the Competent authority)

“ I___________________________________ son/daughter/wife of

Shri __________________________________Residence _________________________of

Village/Town/City_______________________ District____________________________

State ______________________________________hereby declare that I belong to the

__________________community which is recognized as a backward class by the Government

of India for the purpose of reservation in service as per orders applicable to the concerned

State. It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer).

Place : (Signature of the Candidate)

Date : Name _________________