Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
Contractual / Regular

ECHS Karwar Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 21, 2026
Medical Officer

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MBBS58
Medical7
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 95,000/- per month (Fixed Remuneration)
Age Limit
Up to 68 Years
Job Location
Karnataka54Karwar2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window21 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess an MBBS Degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC).
Experience: Minimum 3 years of working clinical experience after completion of compulsory rotating internship. Additional postgraduate qualification in General Medicine or General Surgery is preferable.
Category Preference: 60% reservation/preference for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). Open to civilian doctors if suitable ESM candidates are not available.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 68 years as per Ministry of Defence ECHS policy guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Qualitative Requirements Verification

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Personal Interview by Board of Officers

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On-Job Training (07 Days Unpaid OJT prior to joining)

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Applications will be screened based on MBBS credentials, NMC registration, and post-internship clinical experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview during the third week of October 2026 at Station HQ Karwar. Selected candidates will undergo a mandatory 7-day unpaid On-Job Training (OJT) prior to the joining date.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
MBBS Academic Credentials & Additional Medical/Surgical Qualifications30%Verification of recognized MBBS degree, aggregate percentage, internship completion, and additional postgraduate degrees/diplomas in Medicine or Surgery.
Post-Internship Clinical Experience (>3 Years) & Geriatric Care Exposure30%Evaluation of working experience in primary healthcare, outpatient clinical management, chronic disease care, and handling geriatric patient populations.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Background & Armed Forces Medical Ethos20%Service record evaluation in Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), military discipline, and familiarity with defence health protocols (60% quota preference).
Technical Interview & Emergency Clinical Management Assessment20%Assessment of diagnostic competence, emergency cardiac/stroke stabilization, rational pharmacotherapy, ECHS referral procedures, and clinical communication.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinic Karwar operates under Station Headquarters Karwar (INS Kadamba Naval Base, Indian Navy). Working as a Medical Officer in ECHS involves outpatient consultations for defence veterans, war widows, and their dependents. Daily responsibilities include diagnosing chronic ailments (hypertension, diabetes, CAD, arthritis), emergency primary stabilization, issuing monthly chronic disease medicines, evaluating diagnostic test reports, and arranging timely specialist referrals to empanelled super-specialty service/civil hospitals. The work atmosphere reflects military decorum, high patient trust, and disciplined administrative routines.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 1 year for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and 11 months for Civilians. The contract is renewable annually up to the age of 68 years, subject to satisfactory performance, medical fitness, and organizational requirements. The posting is stationed at ECHS Polyclinic Karwar, Karnataka.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because the position is a contractual appointment, there is no promotion ladder or time-scale advancement within ECHS. However, the role offers a fixed compensation of ₹95,000/- per month, reasonable outpatient working hours without night duty rotations (except emergency on-call if required), and long-term stability with renewals up to 68 years of age.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Hard Copy Submission in Duplicate: Applications must be submitted in duplicate strictly in the prescribed ECHS format, along with self-attested copies of all testimonials, to OIC Station HQs (ECHS Cell), INS Kadamba Naval Base Karwar by 10 October 2026, 5:00 PM.
  • Mandatory 7-Day Unpaid On-Job Training: Selected candidates must undergo a mandatory 7-day unpaid On-Job Training (OJT) prior to the official date of joining.
  • Ex-Servicemen Preference & Reservation: The vacancy has a 60% reservation/preference for Ex-Servicemen medical officers. Civilian doctors are considered only if suitable ESM applicants are not available.
  • No TA/DA for Interview: Candidates must appear for the interview in Karwar at their own expense; no travelling or daily allowance will be paid.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Medical Officer (Reserved for Ex-Servicemen 60%)1
  • Total1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly contractual remuneration of Rs. 95,000/-.

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 95,000/- for Medical Officer in ECHS Polyclinic Karwar. Contractual tenure of 1 year for Ex-Servicemen and 11 months for Civilians, renewable annually up to maximum age limit based on performance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application format from the ECHS portal (www.echs.gov.in).
  2. Fill out the prescribed application form in duplicate, providing complete details of academic qualifications, medical council registration, and clinical experience.
  3. Attach two sets of self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents: (a) 10th / Matriculation certificate (date of birth proof); (b) 10+2 marks card; (c) MBBS degree certificate and all professional marksheets; (d) Internship completion certificate and MCI/State Medical Council registration certificate; (e) Clinical work experience certificates; (f) For Ex-Servicemen: Discharge Book, PPO, and service records; (g) Recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Submit the application in duplicate to: OIC, Station HQs (ECHS Cell), INS Kadamba Naval Base Karwar, PO-Arga, Karwar - 581308 on or before 10 October 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates with an MBBS degree recognized by NMC/MCI and at least 3 years of post-internship clinical experience can apply. Preference is given to Ex-Servicemen (60% reservation quota), but civilian doctors are fully eligible if suitable ESM candidates are unavailable.

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