ECHS Recruitment 2026: for Ex-Servicemen & Medical Professionals

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has officially announced its Recruitment Drive for 2026, opening up 175 contractual vacancies across medical, paramedical, technical, and administrative categories. This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), retired defence personnel, and qualified civilian medical professionals who wish to serve the veteran community while continuing their professional careers.

About ECHS Jobs

The ECHS is a flagship healthcare scheme under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, aimed at providing comprehensive medical care to Ex-Servicemen and their dependents. ECHS polyclinics and empanelled hospitals operate across India, delivering outpatient, inpatient, and specialist services.

ECHS Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
Recruitment Year	2026
Total Vacancies	175
Nature of Appointment	Contractual
Selection Process	Interview Only
Job Location	ECHS establishments (as allotted)

No Deduction from Family Pension Towards Commutation After Death of Pensioner : Support Service Available

Posts Available Under ECHS Recruitment 2026

ECHS has invited applications for a wide range of posts, including:

Medical & Dental Posts

Officer-in-Charge (OIC)
Medical Specialist
Gynaecologist
Medical Officer
Dental Officer

Paramedical & Allied Health Staff

Dental Assistant / Hygienist / Technician
Lab Technician
Lab Assistant
Pharmacist
Nursing Assistant
Physiotherapist

Technical & Administrative Posts

IT Network Technician
Clerk
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Receptionist

Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise Overview)

🔹 Officer-in-Charge (OIC)

Only Retired Commissioned Service Officers from Army/Navy/Air Force
Must be drawing pension from Defence Estimates through CDA

🔹 Medical Specialist / Gynaecologist

MD / MS / DNB in relevant specialty
Minimum 03 years post-PG experience

🔹 Medical Officer

MBBS qualification
Minimum 03 years experience after internship

🔹 Dental Officer

BDS degree
Minimum 03 years experience

🔹 Dental Assistant / Hygienist / Technician

Diploma in Dental Hygienist / Class-I DH / DORA (Armed Forces)
Minimum 05 years experience

🔹 Lab Technician

B.Sc (MLT) OR 10+2 (Science) + DMLT
Minimum 03 years experience

🔹 Lab Assistant

DMLT / Class-I Lab Technician (Armed Forces)
Minimum 05 years experience

🔹 Pharmacist

B.Pharma OR 10+2 (PCB) + Diploma in Pharmacy
Must be a Registered Pharmacist
Minimum 03 years experience

🔹 Nursing Assistant

GNM / Class-I Nursing Assistant (Armed Forces)
Minimum 05 years experience

🔹 Physiotherapist

Diploma / Class-I Physiotherapy (Armed Forces)
Minimum 05 years experience

🔹 IT Network Technician

Diploma/Certificate in IT / Networking / Computer Applications
Minimum 02 years experience

🔹 Clerk / DEO / Receptionist

Graduate OR Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces)
Minimum 05 years experience

👉 Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen in all applicable categories.

Important Dates to Remember

Notification Issued: 01 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 28 January 2026

⚠️ Applications received after 28 January 2026 will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Documents Required (Originals at Interview)

Candidates must carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies:

10th / 10+2 Certificates
Graduation / Post-Graduation / Diploma Certificates
Experience Certificates
Discharge Book (for Ex-Servicemen)
PPO (Pension Payment Order)
Service Records
02 Passport-size colour photographs

❌ No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.

How to Apply for ECHS Recruitment 2026

Fill the application in prescribed format
Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates
Submit the application to:

Officer-in-Charge (OIC)
ECHS Cell, Station HQ
Delhi Cantt

📅 Last date of receipt: 28 January 2026

☎️ Official Contact Details

Telephone: 011-2569482
Mobile: 8448198118
Email: oicechscelldelhi@gmail.com
Website: https://www.echs.gov.in

⚠️ Important Instructions for Applicants

Apply only if you meet the Qualitative Requirements (QRs)
No change of ECHS establishment will be allowed within the first 12 months of appointment
Incomplete or ineligible applications are liable to be rejected

📢 Public Advisory

All Ex-Servicemen, medical professionals, nursing staff, and defence-trained personnel are encouraged to share this information widely across ESM groups, medical networks, and defence job forums to ensure no eligible candidate misses this opportunity.

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