The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is an initiative by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It aims to provide comprehensive quality healthcare to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) pensioners and their dependents through a network of polyclinics across the country.
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ECHS Palchan Recruitment 2026: 01 Vacancy for Officer-in-Charge
Important Dates
Published
Jan. 2, 2026
Starts
Jan. 2, 2026
Deadline
Jan. 24, 2026
Exam Date
Feb. 6, 2026
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Results of Contractual Employment
14 Jul 2026Results of contractual employment hosted on ECHS website.
Results of Contractual Employment
08 Jul 2026Results released for contractual employment positions on ECHS website.
Recommendation of Candidates for Employment and Reserve Nomination
08 Jul 2026Recommended candidates for employment and nominated reserve candidates.
Selection of ECHS Staff
24 Jun 2026Selected and reserved candidates listed for ECHS polyclinics.
Results for Medical Officer at ECHS Polyclinic Burdwan
24 Jun 2026Results declared for selection of Medical Officer at ECHS Polyclinic Burdwan.
Job Analysis
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Best-Fit Profile
Retired service officers (ESM) with a graduate degree and at least 10 years of experience who are looking for a contractual administrative role in the healthcare management sector within a military framework.
Important Considerations
Civilian candidates or retired personnel who are not drawing a pension are ineligible. Those without a minimum of 10 years experience or who exceed the age limit of 65 will not be considered.
Career Impact
ECHS is a highly respected organization within the Ministry of Defence. This role offers a significant remuneration of Rs. 95,000 and the opportunity to serve the veteran community, though it is a temporary one-year contract.
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About Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
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Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Mandatory: Graduation in any discipline.
- Desirable: Management qualifications and proficiency in computer handling.
Salary & Pay Scale
A fixed remuneration of Rs. 95,000/- per month is provided for the contractual position.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)01 (100% reserved for ESM retired service officers drawing pension)
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the official website www.echs.gov.in.
- Submit the application in the requisite format along with self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, work experience, service particulars, and medical fitness certificates.
- The application must be submitted in duplicate to the Administrative Commandant, Station Headquarter Palchan.
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 24 January 2026.
- The interview will be held at Palchan on 06 February 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.
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Best-Fit Profile
Retired service officers (ESM) with a graduate degree and at least 10 years of experience who are looking for a contractual administrative role in the healthcare management sector within a military framework.
Important Considerations
Civilian candidates or retired personnel who are not drawing a pension are ineligible. Those without a minimum of 10 years experience or who exceed the age limit of 65 will not be considered.
Career Impact
ECHS is a highly respected organization within the Ministry of Defence. This role offers a significant remuneration of Rs. 95,000 and the opportunity to serve the veteran community, though it is a temporary one-year contract.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Official Links
Prepare Your Application Documents
🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.
Smart Image Resizer
Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.
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Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
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Image to PDF Combiner
Merge multiple marksheets/certificates into a single lightweight PDF.
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Latest from Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
Results of Contractual Employment
14 Jul 2026Results of contractual employment hosted on ECHS website.
Results of Contractual Employment
08 Jul 2026Results released for contractual employment positions on ECHS website.
Recommendation of Candidates for Employment and Reserve Nomination
08 Jul 2026Recommended candidates for employment and nominated reserve candidates.
Selection of ECHS Staff
24 Jun 2026Selected and reserved candidates listed for ECHS polyclinics.
Results for Medical Officer at ECHS Polyclinic Burdwan
24 Jun 2026Results declared for selection of Medical Officer at ECHS Polyclinic Burdwan.