ECHS Recruitment 2026
The Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has released notification for the recruitment of 175 Medical Officer, Pharmacist, Assistant, Clerk and more posts. The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is a Government of India healthcare scheme that provides cashless and comprehensive medical care to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their eligible dependents. Starting date of application is from 1st January 2026 and last date to apply is 28th January 2026. Interested candidates can go through the official website for detailed information.
| Organisation | Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) |
| Post Name | Various Post |
| Total Vacancy | 175 |
| Starting Date of Application | 1 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 28 January 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–45 Years |
| Officer-in-Charge (OIC) | Only retired Service Officers from Indian Army / Indian Navy / Indian Air Force who are drawing pension from Defence Estimates through CDA. |
| Medical Specialist | MD/MS in concerned specialty or DNB with minimum 03 years experience in the specialty after post-graduation. |
| Gynaecologist | MD/MS in concerned specialty or DNB with minimum 03 years experience in the specialty after post-graduation. |
| Medical Officer | MBBS with minimum 03 years experience after completion of internship. |
| Dental Officer | BDS with minimum 03 years work experience. |
| Dental Assistant / Hygienist / Technician | Diploma in Dental Hygienist / Class-I DH / DORA course (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Lab Technician | B.Sc (Medical Lab Technology) OR 10+2 (Science) with DMLT and minimum 03 years experience as Lab Assistant in a medical laboratory. |
| Lab Assistant | DMLT / Class-I Lab Technician course (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years laboratory experience. |
| Pharmacist | B.Pharmacy OR 10+2 with PCB and Diploma in Pharmacy, registered as Pharmacist, with minimum 03 years work experience. |
| Nursing Assistant | GNM Diploma / Class-I Nursing Assistant (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Physiotherapist | Diploma / Class-I Physiotherapy course (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| IT Network Technician | Diploma / Certificate / equivalent qualification in IT Networking or Computer Application with minimum 02 years experience. |
| Clerk | Graduate OR Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Data Entry Operator | Graduate OR Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Receptionist | Graduate OR Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Driver | Minimum 8th pass OR Class-I Driver (Armed Forces), valid Civil LMV Driving License with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Chowkidar | Minimum 8th pass; GD trade for Armed Forces personnel. |
| Peon | Minimum 8th pass or GD trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Female Attendant | Literate with minimum 05 years work experience in Civil or Army Health Institutions. |
| Safaiwala | Literate with minimum 05 years work experience. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Officer-in-Charge (OIC) | 04 |
| Medical Specialist | 07 |
| Gynaecologist | 05 |
| Medical Officer | 47 |
| Dental Officer | 15 |
| Dental Assistant / Hygienist / Technician | 10 |
| Lab Technician | 08 |
| Lab Assistant | 04 |
| Pharmacist | 17 |
| Nursing Assistant | 16 |
| Physiotherapist | 03 |
| IT Network Technician | 02 |
| Clerk | 03 |
| Data Entry Operator | 02 |
| Receptionist | 02 |
| Driver | 08 |
| Chowkidar | 02 |
| Peon | 05 |
| Female Attendant | 09 |
| Safaiwala | 06 |
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
| Officer-in-Charge (OIC) | ₹95,000 |
| Medical Specialist | ₹1,30,000 |
| Gynaecologist | ₹1,30,000 |
| Medical Officer | ₹95,000 |
| Dental Officer | ₹95,000 |
| Dental Assistant / Hygienist / Technician | ₹36,500 |
| Lab Technician | ₹36,500 |
| Lab Assistant | ₹36,500 |
| Pharmacist | ₹36,500 |
| Nursing Assistant | ₹36,500 |
| Physiotherapist | ₹36,500 |
| IT Network Technician | ₹36,500 |
| Clerk | ₹36,500 / ₹29,200 |
| Data Entry Operator | ₹36,500 / ₹29,200 |
| Receptionist | ₹21,800 |
| Driver | ₹25,600 |
| Chowkidar | ₹21,800 |
| Peon | ₹21,800 |
| Female Attendant | ₹21,800 |
| Safaiwala | ₹21,800 |
| Salary Note | The above-mentioned salary is fixed remuneration. No additional allowances or pay protection shall be admissible. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for ECHS Recruitment 2026? | Starting Date to apply is 1-1-2026. |
| What is the last apply date? | Last apply date is 28-1-2026. |
| What is the Eligibility? | Educational Qualification varies as per posts |
| What is the Maximum Age Limit? | Maximum age : 45 years |
| How many vacancies are being recruited? | Total 175 Vacancies |
