The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is a flagship healthcare initiative of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It provides comprehensive medical care to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) pensioners and their dependents through a network of polyclinics across the country, ensuring high-quality healthcare for those who served in the Armed Forces.
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Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
Top JobJan. 28, 2026
Ministry of Defence ECHS Delhi Cantt Recruitment 2026: 175 Vacancies for Medical, Para-Medical & Non-Medical Posts
Required Qualification
Vacancies
175
Pay Scale
Rs. 21,800 to Rs. 1,30,000 per month
Age Limit
As per ECHS norms until attaining maximum age
Job Location
Important Dates
Published
Jan. 1, 2026
2
Starts
Jan. 1, 2026
3
Deadline
Jan. 28, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
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.
Job Analysis
AI-generated insights
Best-Fit Profile
Ideal for retired military medical officers, ex-servicemen, and civil medical professionals with 3-5 years of experience looking for stable contractual government employment in the Delhi-NCR region.
Important Considerations
Candidates without the mandatory 3-5 years of post-qualification experience or those seeking permanent/pensionable central government service should not apply.
Career Impact
Working with the Ministry of Defence (ECHS) offers high prestige and the opportunity to serve the veteran community. While contractual, these roles are often renewed and provide competitive salaries, especially for medical officers.
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.
About Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
Job Posts
OICMedical SpecialistGynaecologistMedical OfficerDental OfficerDental Assistant/Hygienist/TechnicianLab TechnicianLab AssistantPharmacistNursing Assistant
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Category | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical Specialists | MD/MS/DNB in relevant specialty with 3+ years experience. |
| Medical/Dental Officers | MBBS/BDS with minimum 3 years work experience. |
| Para-Medical Staff | Relevant Diploma or B.Sc in specialized field (Lab/Pharmacy/Nursing/Physio) with 3-5 years experience. |
| Clerical/Support Staff | Graduation (for Clerk/DEO) or 8th/Literate (for Driver/Peon/Safaiwala) with 5 years experience. |
Age Limit Details
Candidates are employed on a contractual basis for one year, renewable based on performance. The upper age limit is governed by the specific maximum age criteria for each post as per ECHS guidelines (typically up to 68-70 years for medical staff and 53-55 for others, though not explicitly stated in the text).
Salary & Pay Scale
The consolidated monthly remuneration for various posts is as follows:
- Medical Specialist & Gynaecologist: ₹ 1,30,000/-
- OIC, Medical Officer & Dental Officer: ₹ 95,000/-
- Para-Medical & Clerical Staff (various): ₹ 29,200/- to ₹ 36,500/-
- Support Staff (Driver, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, etc.): ₹ 21,800/- to ₹ 25,600/-
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- OIC04
- Medical Specialist07
- Gynaecologist05
- Medical Officer47
- Dental Officer15
- Para-Medical Staff (Lab/Pharm/Nursing)61
- Non-Medical (Clerk/DEO/Support)36
Total Vacancies175
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.echs.gov.in to download the application form.
- Fill out the application form in the prescribed format.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of testimonials (Educational Qualifications and Work Experience).
- Submit the completed application to OIC, ECHS, Stn HQ (ECHS Cell), Delhi Cantt by 28 January 2026.
- Applications for OIC ECHS Polyclinic must be submitted in DUPLICATE along with a copy of the Record of Service.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.
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Best-Fit Profile
Ideal for retired military medical officers, ex-servicemen, and civil medical professionals with 3-5 years of experience looking for stable contractual government employment in the Delhi-NCR region.
Important Considerations
Candidates without the mandatory 3-5 years of post-qualification experience or those seeking permanent/pensionable central government service should not apply.
Career Impact
Working with the Ministry of Defence (ECHS) offers high prestige and the opportunity to serve the veteran community. While contractual, these roles are often renewed and provide competitive salaries, especially for medical officers.
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.
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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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