The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has released an official recruitment notification for 57 contractual vacancies under Medical, Paramedical, and Non-Medical categories. This recruitment drive is being conducted by ECHS Cell, Station Headquarters, Chennai.
Eligible candidates holding qualifications such as MD/MS/DNB, MBBS, Diploma, 12th, 10th, or 8th pass can apply through offline mode. The completed application form must reach the concerned office on or before 16 February 2026.
Interested applicants are advised to download the application form from the official website echs.gov.in and submit it as per the instructions mentioned in the notification.
ECHS Medical, Paramedical & Non-Medical Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name: |
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station HQ, Chennai |
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| Post Name: | Medical, Paramedical & Non-Medical Staff (Contractual Basis) |
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Total Vacancies: |
57 |
| Job Location: | Chennai, Vellore, Avadi, Puducherry, Villupuram, Cuddalore & other locations |
| Salary Range: | ₹21,800 to ₹1,30,000 per month (post-wise) |
| Qualification: | Post-wise (MD/MS/DNB, MBBS, Diploma, Graduate, 12th, 10th, 8th Pass, Literate) |
| Age Limit: | Maximum 53 to 68 years (varies by post) |
| Application Mode: | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply: | 16 February 2026 |
| Official Website: | echs.gov.in |
ECHS Vacancies Post-Wise Details 2026
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Medical Posts |
Paramedical Posts | Non-Medical Posts |
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Medical Specialist – 03 |
Lab Assistant – 02 |
Office-in-Charge – 01 |
| Radiologist – 02 | Radiographer – 01 | Clerk & DEO / Clerk – 06 |
| Gynaecologist – 01 | Physiotherapist – 01 | Data Entry Operator – 02 |
| Medical Officer – 10 | Dental Assistant / Technician / Hygienist – 01 | IT Network Technician – 01 |
| _ | _ | Driver – 03 |
| _ | _ | Female Attendant – 02 |
| _ | _ | Safaiwala – 08 |
| _ | _ | Chowkidar – 02 |
| _ | _ | Peon – 08 |
Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise)
ECHS invites applications from Ex-Servicemen and eligible Civilians for contractual appointments at various ECHS Polyclinics from 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026.
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Medical Specialist / Gynaecologist: MD/MS/DNB with minimum 3 years’ experience after post-graduation
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Radiologist: PG Degree/Diploma with required experience and DMC registration
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Medical Officer: MBBS with minimum 3 years’ experience after internship
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Lab Assistant: DMLT or Armed Forces Lab Technician Course with 5 years’ experience
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Pharmacist: B.Pharmacy or Diploma in Pharmacy with 3 years’ experience
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Radiographer / Physiotherapist: Diploma/Class-1 Armed Forces Course with 5 years’ experience
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Dental Assistant: Diploma/Class-1 Dental Course with 3 years’ experience
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Officer-in-Charge: Retired Defence Officer with minimum 5 years’ managerial/healthcare experience
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Clerk / DEO: Graduate or Armed Forces Clerical Trade with 5 years’ experience
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IT Network Technician: Diploma/Certificate in IT Networking with 2 years’ experience
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Driver: 8th pass with valid LMV license and 5 years’ driving experience
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Female Attendant / Safaiwala: Literate with 5 years’ experience
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Chowkidar / Peon: 8th pass or Armed Forces GD Trade with required service experience
Salary Details
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Medical Specialist / Radiologist / Gynaecologist: ₹1,30,000 per month
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Medical Officer / Officer-in-Charge: ₹95,000 per month
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Paramedical & IT Posts: ₹36,500 per month
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Clerk / DEO: ₹29,200 per month
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Driver: ₹25,600 per month
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Attendant / Safaiwala / Chowkidar / Peon: ₹21,800 per month
(Part-time options available for select medical posts as per notification)
Age Limit (Maximum)
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Specialists & Gynaecologist – 68 years
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Medical Officer – 66 years
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Officer-in-Charge – 63 years
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Paramedical Staff – 56 years
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Other Staff – 53 years
Application Fee
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No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Important Dates
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Vacancy Period: 01 April 2026 to 30 September 2026
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Last Date to Apply (Official Notice): 16 February 2026
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Interview Date: Will be informed via Email/SMS
Selection Process
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Shortlisting based on eligibility
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Written / practical test (if applicable)
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Personal interview
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Final selection by Board of Officers
Candidates must bring all original documents at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid.
How to Apply for ECHS Recruitment 2026
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Visit echs.gov.in and download the application form
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Fill the form carefully and attach a passport-size photograph
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Attach self-attested copies of all required documents
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Send the application in duplicate in a sealed envelope
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Mention “Application for the post of ______” on the envelope
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Send it to:
OIC, ECHS Cell, Station Headquarters, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600009 -
Ensure the application reaches before the last date
Important Links
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ECHS Official Notification PDF: Click Here
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ECHS Official Website: Click Here