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)
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

  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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