ECHS Recruitment 2026 | Medical Officer, Pharmacist & Staff Jobs

 Government of India | Ministry of Defence | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

ECHS Cell, Station HQ Gopalpur, Odisha

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India has released an Employment Notification 2026 for engagement of Medical, Paramedical and Non-Medical Staff on a contractual basis. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for vacancies at ECHS Polyclinic Brahmapur and Bhawanipatna (Odisha).

Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates.


📌 Organization Details


🏥 ECHS Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

ECHS invites applications to fill the following posts on contract basis:

🔹 Medical & Paramedical Posts

Post NameAge LimitQualificationExperienceSalary
Medical OfficerUp to 66/68 yrsMBBSMinimum 5 years after internship₹95,000
PharmacistUp to 56/58 yrsB.Pharmacy / 10+2 (Science) + Diploma in PharmacyMinimum 3 years₹36,500
Laboratory TechnicianUp to 56/58 yrsB.Sc (MLT) / 10+2 + DiplomaMinimum 3 years₹36,500
Laboratory AssistantUp to 56/58 yrsDMLT / Class-I (Armed Forces)Minimum 5 years₹36,500
Dental Hygienist / Dental AssistantUp to 56/58 yrsDiploma / DH or DORA CourseMinimum 5 years₹36,500

🔹 Non-Medical Posts

Post NameAge LimitQualificationExperienceSalary
DEO / ClerkUp to 53/55 yrsGraduate / Class-I Clerical TradeMinimum 5 years₹29,200
DriverUp to 53/55 yrs8th Class / Class-I MTMinimum 5 years + Valid Driving License₹25,600
Female AttendantUp to 53/55 yrsLiterateMinimum 5 years₹21,800
ChowkidarUp to 53/55 yrs8th Class / GD TradeArmed Forces Experience₹21,800
SafaiwalaUp to 53/55 yrsLiterateMinimum 5 years₹21,800

📍 Vacancies are available separately for Polyclinic Brahmapur and Bhawanipatna.


⏳ Contract Period

  • Ex-Servicemen: 1 year

  • Civilian Candidates: 11 months

  • Extension: Renewable annually based on performance and age limits


📝 How to Apply for ECHS Recruitment 2026

  1. Download the application format from the official website.

  2. Fill the form carefully.

  3. Attach self-attested copies of:

    • Educational Certificates

    • Experience Certificates

    • Aadhaar Card

    • PAN Card

    • Discharge Book / PPO (for ESM)

  4. Submit the application in duplicate to:

ECHS Cell, Station HQ Gopalpur
PO – Golabandha
District – Ganjam, Odisha
PIN – 761052

📅 Last Date to Apply: 01 March 2026

❌ Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.


🎯 Interview Details

  • Interview Dates: 17 & 18 March 2026

  • Reporting Time: 08:00 AM

  • Interview Time: 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

  • Venue: Station HQ Gopalpur

📌 Candidates must bring all original certificates, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, PPO, Service Records, and Discharge Book at the time of interview.

🚫 No TA/DA will be paid.


🔗 Official Notification PDF

👉 Download Official Notification:
https://www.echs.gov.in/assets/advertisement/Advt%20PC%20BAM%20and%20PC%20BPT.pdf

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