Ex servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 57 Medical, Para Medical and Non-medical Staff Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official ECHS website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the ECHS 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 Chennai Medical, Para Medical & Non-medical Staff Recruitment 2026 Overview
ECHS Chennai Medical, Para Medical & Non-medical Staff Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- ECHS invites applications from Ex-servicemen and Civilians to be employed as contractual employees on various appointments tenable at Polyclinics under Station Headquarters, Chennai for vacancies from 01 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
- Medical Specialist: MD/MS in speciality concerned/DNB with minimum 3 years’ experience in the subject concerned after Post Graduation.
- Radiologist: PG degree in the concerned speciality in section A or B of schedule VI of the Central Health Services Regulation 1996 or 5 years’ experience after obtaining Post Graduate Diploma; DMC Registration is a must.
- Gynaecologist: MD/MS in speciality concerned/DNB with minimum 3 years’ experience in the subject concerned after Post Graduation.
- Medical Officer: MBBS with minimum 3 years’ experience after Internship; preferable additional qualification in Medicine/Surgery.
- Lab Assistant: Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)/Class-1 Lab Technician course (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience in Medical Laboratory.
- Pharmacist: B Pharmacy or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology and Diploma in Pharmacy with minimum 3 years’ experience as a Pharmacist.
- Radiographer: Diploma/Class-1 Radiographer Course (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Physiotherapist: Diploma/Class-1 Physiotherapy Course (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience as a Physiotherapist.
- Dental Asst/Tech/Hygienist: Diploma in Dental Hygienist Course/Class-1 DH/DORA Course (Armed Forces) with minimum 3 years’ experience as Dental Hygienist in recognised Dental Laboratory/Clinic/Hospital.
- Officer-in-Charge: Reserved for Retired Defence Officers with minimum 5 years’ experience in health care institution or managerial positions.
- Clerk & DEO/Clerk, DEO: Graduate/Class-1 Clerical trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience.
- IT Network Technician: Diploma/Certificate/Equivalent in IT Networking, Computer application with minimum 2 years’ experience.
- Driver: Minimum passed Class-8th/Class-1 Driver MT (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience as a driver and holding a civil driving license (LMV).
- Female Attendant: Literate with minimum 5 years’ experience in civil/Army Health institutions.
- Safaiwala: Literate with minimum 5 years’ service.
- Chowkidar: Education Class 8th Std or GD Trade (Armed Forces).
- Peon: Education Class 8th Std or GD Trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ service.
Salary/Stipend
- Medical Specialist, Radiologist, Gynaecologist: Rs 1,30,000/- per month; part time may also apply with gross monthly part time Rs 4670/- per day (four hours), Rs 3500/- per day (three hours), Rs 2330/- per day (two hours).
- Medical Officer: Rs 95,000/- per month; selected candidates will undergo 10 days On the Job Training (OJT) and obtain a certificate from OIC Polyclinic before signing the contract; OJT will be unpaid but mandatory.
- Officer-in-Charge: Rs 95,000/- per month with similar OJT requirement as specified.
- Lab Assistant, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dental Asst/Tech/Hygienist, IT Network Technician: Rs 36,500/- per month.
- Clerk & DEO/Clerk, DEO: Rs 29,200/- per month; RC vacancy pay scale in lieu of Peon is Rs 21,800/-.
- Driver: Rs 25,600/- per month.
- Female Attendant, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, Peon: Rs 21,800/- per month.
Age Limit
- Medical Specialist, Radiologist, Gynaecologist: Maximum age limit for employment – 68 years.
- Medical Officer: Maximum age limit for employment – 66 years.
- Officer-in-Charge: Maximum age limit for employment – 63 years.
- Lab Assistant, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dental Asst/Tech/Hygienist: Maximum age limit for employment – 56 years.
- Clerk & DEO/Clerk, DEO, IT Network Technician, Driver, Female Attendant, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, Peon: Maximum age limit for employment – 53 years.
Application Fee
- No application fee details are mentioned in the employment notice.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview through SMS/email; list will also be displayed on the Notice Board.
- An objective type written test on the relevant subject and practical tests as applicable will be conducted before interview.
- Only those candidates meeting eligibility criteria and with completed application form, shortlisted by the Board of Officers, will be considered for interview.
- Candidates will bring all original documents as applicable at the time of interview; no TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
- Employment of all individuals will be at the discretion of the appointing authority; changes in terms and conditions arising out of unforeseen circumstances may be made without compensation at the discretion of the appointing authority.
General Information/Instructions
- Employment period for Ex-Servicemen would be 12 months and for others it will be 11 months, renewable for an additional period of one year/till attaining the maximum age, subject to performance and other conditions.
- Individual application for each post as per format attached and available on www.echs.gov.in (duly affixed with passport size photo) should be submitted along with all supporting documents.
- The application must reach Station Headquarters ECHS, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600009 on or before the specified last date duly mentioning “Application for the post of ____” on the top of envelope; incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Only one application is required to be submitted for a particular post for all Polyclinics.
- Candidates earlier employed in ECHS whose services were terminated or who had resigned or are blacklisted need not apply; such applications will be rejected.
- Computer qualified candidates will be given preference.
- Changes to this notice, if any, will be posted on ECHS website only.
- Those who have worked in any Empanelled Hospital must have a clear gap of one year between relinquishment of appointment in Empanelled Hospital and joining any ECHS establishment.
- Anybody found using unfair means or creating a ruckus at the time of interview will be dealt with as per Code of Criminal Procedure Act 1973.
How to Apply
- Download the application format from www.echs.gov.in or use the format attached with the notice; affix passport size photograph.
- Fill individual application for each post and attach self-attested photocopies of all supporting documents as listed in the notice.
- Send the application in duplicate in a sealed envelope duly mentioning “Application for the post of ____” on the top to OIC ECHS Cell, Station Headquarters, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600009.
- Ensure that the application reaches on or before the last date mentioned; applications received after the cut-off date will not be accepted.
- Keep email and mobile number active; eligible candidates will be informed of date and time of interview through email/SMS.
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