ECHS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 57 Medical, Para Medical and Non-medical Staff Posts
The Ex servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 57 Medical, Para Medical and Non-medical Staff. Candidates with Diploma, 12TH, 10TH, DNB, 8TH, MS/MD Can Apply Offline. The Offline application closes on 16-02-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through ECHS website, echs.gov.in.
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
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Company Name
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell), Chennai (ECHS Chennai)
Post Name
Medical, Para Medical & Non-medical Staff (various contractual appointments)
No of Posts
57
Advt No
Not mentioned
Salary
Rs 21,800/- to Rs 1,30,000/- per month (post-wise fixed gross monthly remuneration as per notice)
Qualification
Post-wise minimum qualification as given in the employment notice (MD/MS/DNB, MBBS, Diploma, Graduate/Class-1 trade, Literate, etc.)
Age Limit
Maximum 68, 66, 63, 56 and 53 years depending on the post, as specified in the detailed vacancy table
Last Date for Apply
16 Feb 2026 (as per employment notice) / 15 Feb 2026 (as per newspaper extract)
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.
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
Event
Date
Vacancy period
01 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
Last date for receipt of application (employment notice text)
16 Feb 2026
Last date for receipt of application (newspaper extract)
15 Feb 2026
Date of publication (newspaper)
10 Jan 2026
Interview date & time
To be intimated through E-mail/SMS to eligible candidates
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.
ECHS Medical, Para Medical and Non-medical Staff Important Links
ECHS Chennai Medical, Para Medical & Non-medical Staff Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. What is the employment period for ECHS Chennai contractual staff?
The 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 mentioned against each post.
Q2. What is the last date to submit applications for ECHS Chennai recruitment?
As per the employment notice, applications must reach Station Headquarters ECHS, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600009 on or before 16 Feb 2026, while the newspaper extract mentions that applications as per requisite format be submitted by 15 Feb 2026; applications received after the cut-off date will not be accepted.
Q3. What are the qualifications required for Medical Officer posts in ECHS Polyclinics?
For Medical Officer, the minimum qualification is MBBS with minimum three years’ experience after Internship. The notice mentions that a preferable additional qualification in Medicine/Surgery will be an added advantage for candidates applying for Medical Officer posts.
Q4. How are candidates selected for ECHS Chennai Medical, Para Medical & Non-medical posts?
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria and whose completed application forms are shortlisted by the Board of Officers will be called for an objective type written test on the relevant subject and practical tests as applicable, followed by an interview; candidates are informed of interview date and time through email/SMS.
Q5. Is there any provision for part-time engagement of specialists in ECHS Polyclinics?
The employment notice states that Medical Specialists, Gynaecologist and Radiologist can apply for part-time engagement. The gross monthly part-time remuneration is Rs 4670/- per day for four hours, Rs 3500/- per day for three hours and Rs 2330/- per day for two hours of duty.
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