ECHS Kolkata Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 42 Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff Posts
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS Kolkata) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 42 Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff. Candidates with B.Pharma, B.Sc, Diploma, 10TH, DNB, 8TH, MS/MD, D.Pharm, BMLT Can Apply Offline. The Offline application closes on 18-02-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through ECHS Kolkata website, https://www.echs.gov.in/.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS Kolkata) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 42 Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ECHS Kolkata website. The last date to submit the application form is 18-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the ECHS Kolkata Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
ECHS Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Company Name
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
Post Name
Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff
No of Posts
42
Salary
₹21,800 to ₹1,30,000 Per Month
Qualification
Literate to MD/MS (Post-wise)
Age Limit
Maximum 53 to 70 years (as on 01/04/2026)
Last Date for Apply
18/02/2026 (1800 hrs)
Official Website
www.echs.gov.in
ECHS Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Appointment
No of Vacancies
Reservation for ESM
Gynecologist
01
60%
Medical Officer
08
60%
Dental Officer
04
60%
Nursing Assistant
03
70%
Dental Assistant/Hygienist/Tech
05
70%
Lab Technician
03
70%
Pharmacist
03
70%
Physiotherapist
01
70%
DEO/Clerk
01
70%
Driver
03
70%
Female Attendant
04
70%
Safaiwala
02
70%
Peon
02
70%
Chowkidar
02
70%
Total
42
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
Gynecologist: MD/MS in Specialist concerned/DNB
Medical Officer: MBBS. Preferable additional qualification in medicine/surgery
Dental Officer: MDS/BDS. Registered in state/central Dental Council
Nursing Assistant: GNM Diploma/Class 1 NA Course (Armed Forces)
Dental Assistant/Hygienist/Technician: Diploma holder in Dental Hygienist/Class-I DH/DORA. Registered in state/central Dental Council
Laboratory Technician: B.Sc (Medical Lab/Technology) or 10+2 with Science and DMLT
Pharmacist: B.Pharma or 10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology) and Diploma in Pharmacy. Registered as Pharmacist under Pharmacist Act 1948
Dental Assistant/Hygienist/Tech: Rs 36,500/- per month
Lab Technician: Rs 36,500/- per month
Pharmacist: Rs 36,500/- per month
Physiotherapist: Rs 36,500/- per month
DEO/Clerk: Rs 29,200/- per month
Driver: Rs 25,600/- per month
Female Attendant: Rs 21,800/- per month
Safaiwala: Rs 21,800/- per month
Peon: Rs 21,800/- per month
Chowkidar: Rs 21,800/- per month
For Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Candidates
A fixed monthly amount shall be admissible as remuneration during the contract period, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement or fixed remuneration (whichever is higher)
Traveling allowance at the rate applicable at retirement is also admissible with the present Dearness Allowance as per Central Government
Contract Terms
Contract period of one year renewable for additional period of one year subject to performance/other conditions
Civilian candidate if selected in lieu of ESM reserve vacancy will be eligible to serve only for 11 months from date of appointment
The contractual employees will not be entitled to any allowances, financial benefits or concessions as admissible to Government employees
Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026)
Gynecologist: Should not have completed 70 years
Medical Officer: Should not have completed 68 years
Dental Officer: Should not have completed 65 years
Dental Assistant/Hygienist/Tech, Lab Technician, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist: Should not have completed 58 years
DEO/Clerk, Driver, Chowkidar, Peon, Female Attendant, Safaiwala: Should not have completed 55 years
Important Dates
Event
Date & Time
Notification Date
22/01/2026
Last Date for Application Submission
18/02/2026 at 1800 hrs
Interview Date
First week of March 2026
Final Date Intimation
By 24/02/2026 (via email and notice board)
Reporting Time for Interview
0830 hrs on interview date
Selection Process
Selection will be through Interview only
Interview will be conducted in first week of March 2026
Final date will be intimated by 24 February 2026 on individual email and notice board of Station Cell ECHS Kolkata
Interview venue: Station Cell (ECHS) Kolkata, Headquarters Bengal Sub Area, 246 AJC Bose Road, near SSKM Hospital, Alipore, Kolkata-27
Candidates must reach interview location by 0830 hrs on interview date
Only candidates meeting the Qualitative Requirements may apply
Candidates who were earlier employed in ECHS but whose services were terminated/not extended for second year employment need not apply
General Information/Instructions
Posting Locations
4 ECHS Polyclinics under Station Cell Kolkata: Kolkata, Salt Lake, Howrah and Baruipur
All employees may be employed or transferred to any Polyclinic under Station Cell (ECHS) Kolkata for temporary period or entire period
Choice of Polyclinic given is only a choice and candidates agree to work in any polyclinic where they may be appointed
Reservation for Ex-Servicemen
60% reservation: Gynecologist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer
70% reservation: All other posts including Dental Assistant, Lab Technician, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, DEO/Clerk, Driver, Female Attendant, Safaiwala, Peon, Chowkidar
Working Hours
General Staff: 48 hours per week (8 hours x 6 days) from Monday to Saturday. Sunday will be holiday
Specialists (Medical Specialist & Gynecologist): 30 hours per week (5 hours x 6 days) from Monday to Saturday. Sunday will be holiday
Leave
Admissible 2.5 days/1.5 days as applicable for every completed month during contractual period
Leave will lapse if accumulated at the end of six months
Accumulation period: 01 April to 30 September and 01 October to 31 March next year
Termination of Services
Contract can be terminated by either side by giving one month's notice
On-the-Job Training
Selected Medical Officer, Dental Officer & Gynecologists have to undergo 10 days OJT (On-the-Job Training) without any financial benefits for assuming charge as contractual employee
Important Instructions
Lack of any requisite document will render candidate ineligible for interview
No TA/DA is admissible for attending interview
Candidates must carry original Degree/Certificates at time of interview
Two passport size photographs required at interview
Medical Fitness Certificate mandatory from registered doctor
Candidates must not be holding any other office of profit/employed by any other organization
Candidates must not have any employment or stake in any ECHS empanelled medical facility or hospital
Services must not have been terminated on discipline grounds from any ECHS establishment
Must not have been denied second year extension of ECHS contract for being unsuitable
How to Apply
Download application form from ECHS website www.echs.gov.in
Fill the application form completely as per format
Attach recent passport size photograph on application form
Self-attest all documents
Prepare complete set of following documents:
Application Form (in duplicate)
Aadhar Card photocopy
Address proof (if different from Aadhar Card)
PAN Card photocopy
10th Certificate
12th Certificate
Graduation Certificate
Diploma/Degree certificates
Attempt Certificate/year wise mark sheets for MBBS/BDS
Valid Medical/Dental Council Registration Certificate
Valid Driving License for LMV (for drivers only)
PPO, Discharge Book, ESM I/Card (For ESM only)
Medical Fitness Certificate
Experience Certificates (as applicable)
No Objection Certificate from current employer (if applicable)
Copy of Record of Service (for ESM)
Submit application to: OIC Station Cell (ECHS) Kolkata, Headquarters Bengal Sub Area, 246 AJC Bose Road, near SSKM Hospital, Alipore, Kolkata-27
Submit by 18 February 2026 at 1800 hrs through registered post or by hand
For details, contact Tele No: 033-2230 0883, Email: [email protected]
Refer to ECHS website www.echs.gov.in for detailed QR, Terms & Conditions, Application Forms & Remuneration
ECHS Kolkata Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff Important Links
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in ECHS Kolkata Recruitment 2026?
ECHS Kolkata has announced 42 vacancies for Medical, Para Medical and Non-Medical staff on contractual basis across 4 ECHS Polyclinics in Kolkata, Salt Lake, Howrah and Baruipur. The posts include Gynecologist (1), Medical Officer (8), Dental Officer (4), and various para-medical and support staff positions.
Q2. What is the salary for ECHS Kolkata contractual posts?
Salary ranges from ₹21,800 to ₹1,30,000 per month depending on the post. Gynecologists receive ₹1,30,000, Medical and Dental Officers get ₹95,000, Para-medical staff receive ₹36,500, DEO/Clerk get ₹29,200, Drivers receive ₹25,600, and support staff get ₹21,800 per month for civilian candidates.
Q3. What is the age limit for ECHS Kolkata recruitment?
Age limit as on 01 April 2026: Maximum 70 years for Gynecologist, 68 years for Medical Officer, 65 years for Dental Officer, 58 years for para-medical staff (Dental Assistant, Lab Tech, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist), and 55 years for non-medical staff (DEO, Clerk, Driver, attendants).
Q4. What is the last date to apply for ECHS Kolkata jobs?
The last date for receipt of application is 18 February 2026 at 1800 hrs. Applications must be submitted to OIC Station Cell (ECHS) Kolkata by registered post or by hand. Lack of any requisite document will render candidate ineligible for interview.
Q5. What is the reservation for Ex-Servicemen in ECHS Kolkata recruitment?
60% reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Medical Officer, Dental Officer, and Gynecologist posts. 70% reservation for ESM in all other posts including para-medical and non-medical staff positions. Civilian candidates selected in ESM reserved vacancies will serve only for 11 months.
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