Contractual / Regular

ECHS Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Officer in Charge, Pharmacist & Lab Tech Posts

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Aug. 18, 2026
Officer in Charge (OIC Polyclinic)PharmacistLaboratory Technician
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3
Pay Scale
₹36.5K - ₹95K / mo
Age Limit
Officer-in-Charge: Up to 65 years; Pharmacist & Laboratory Technician: Up to 58 years
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 18, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 23, 2026

Application Window25 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date23 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Officer-in-Charge: Graduation in any discipline with at least 5 years of administrative/managerial experience in healthcare institutions (100% reserved for Ex-Servicemen).
Pharmacist: B.Pharm OR 10+2 (Science) with Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) recognized by PCI, registered as Pharmacist under Pharmacy Act 1948, with minimum 3 years experience.
Laboratory Technician: B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) OR 10+2 (Science) with DMLT from a recognized institute, with minimum 3 years experience in a clinical pathology laboratory.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit:
• Officer-in-Charge: 65 Years
• Pharmacist: 58 Years
• Laboratory Technician: 58 Years.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Postal Applications, Educational Qualifications, Medical Fitness & Work Experience

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview at INS Hamla, Malad (West), Mumbai (23 September 2026, 1000 - 1400 hrs)

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must submit application in duplicate hard copy by Speed Post/Courier to INS Hamla by September 10, 2026 (1700 hrs). Shortlisted candidates meeting Qualitative Requirements will be informed via telephone/email and interviewed on September 23, 2026, at INS Hamla, Mumbai.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

Verified Official Source

Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Professional Qualification (Degree / Diploma in Pharmacy / MLT / Hospital Management)
Clinical / Hospital Work Experience & Knowledge of ECHS Operational Guidelines & Inventory Systems
Professional Ethics, Ex-Servicemen Record / Healthcare Interaction & Personal Interview Performance

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

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

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

ECHS Polyclinic at COD Kandivali, supervised by Station HQ (ECHS Cell) INS Hamla, Mumbai, operates under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence. Staff cater to military veterans, armed forces pensioners, and their dependents. The work involves outpatient consultations, medicine inventory tracking, local purchase indents, diagnostic tests, and referral management. Highly structured, disciplined defense healthcare work environment with daytime polyclinic working hours.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for 1 year, renewable on an annual basis up to the maximum retirement age (65 years for OIC, 58 years for Pharmacist/Lab Tech) upon satisfactory appraisal. Stationed at ECHS Polyclinic, COD Kandivali, Mumbai. Purely contractual employment conferring no right for permanent absorption in central defense civil service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration: ₹95,000/- for Officer-in-Charge, and ₹36,500/- for Pharmacist and Laboratory Technician. Working in a defense polyclinic offers stability in Mumbai, respected community standing among defense veterans, and steady institutional experience.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Duplicate Submission Deadline: Applications in duplicate hard copy with self-attested documents must reach Station HQ, ECHS INS Hamla, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai - 400095 by 1700 hrs on September 10, 2026.
  • Mandatory Enclosures: Educational certificates, medical fitness certificate, experience letters, and discharge book/PPO (for ESM) must be enclosed; incomplete submissions will be rejected.
  • Interview Date & Reporting: Candidates must report at INS Hamla, Mumbai, on September 23, 2026, at 0900 hrs.
  • Original Documents: All original certificates, mark sheets, registration certificates, and 4 passport-size photographs must be produced during the interview.
  • No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview.

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

  • UR3
Total Vacancies3

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly remuneration: OIC: ₹95,000/-; Pharmacist & Lab Technician: ₹36,500/-.

Officer-in-Charge: ₹95,000/- per month; Pharmacist: ₹36,500/- per month; Laboratory Technician: ₹36,500/- per month. Contractual engagement for 1 year, renewable annually.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Candidates must submit their applications as per the format available on the official website. The application, along with self-attested copies of education documents, work experience certificates, and a medical fitness certificate, must be sent in duplicate hard copy via Speed Post/Courier to the following address:

Officer-in-Charge, Station Headquarters, ECHS INS Hamla, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai 400095.

The application must reach by 17:00 hrs on 10th September 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Incomplete applications or those lacking required supporting documents, self-attestation, or if the applicant exceeds the age limit or lacks experience, will be rejected.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed via telephone and email for the interview scheduled on 23rd September 2026 at 09:00 hrs at INS Hamla. Candidates must bring all original certificates/mark sheets (10th, 10+2, Graduation/Post Graduation/Diploma), work experience, discharge book, PPO, service records, and 04 passport size photographs at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be admissible.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

Applications in duplicate hard copy must reach the Officer-in-Charge, Station Headquarters, ECHS INS Hamla, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai - 400095 via Speed Post/Courier by 1700 hrs on September 10, 2026.

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