ECHS RECRUITMENT FOR EXSERVICEMEN

ECHS Recruitment 2026: for Ex-Servicemen & Medical Professionals

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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

ParticularsDetails
OrganisationEx-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
Recruitment Year2026
Total Vacancies175
Nature of AppointmentContractual
Selection ProcessInterview Only
Job LocationECHS establishments (as allotted)
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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

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

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

📅 Last date of receipt: 28 January 2026

☎️ Official Contact Details

⚠️ 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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