Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell), Jalandhar Cantonment, has issued a notification for the recruitment of 60 contractual medical, paramedical, and non-medical staff for various ECHS polyclinics located in Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Suranussi, Nawanshahr, Garhshankar, Una, and Gagret. The tenure of employment will be one year for ex-servicemen (ESM) and 11 months for civilian candidates, which may be extended based on performance. The vacancies include positions such as Medical Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Chowkidar, Peon, and Safaiwala. Interested candidates must submit their application form along with the required documents to the Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell), Jalandhar Cantonment, before 23 February 2026.
ECHS Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
- Organization Name: Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
- Post Name: Lab Technician, Data Entry Operator, Clerk, Chowkidar & Other
- Total Vacancy: 60
- Salary: Rs. 21,800-1,30,000/-
- Apply Mode: Offline
- Apply Last Date: 23.02.2026
- Selection Process: Interview
- Official Website: www.echs.gov.in
ECHS Recruitment Vacancy 2026
- OIC Polyclinic - 1
- Medical Specialist - 3
- Medical Officer - 14
- Dental Officer - 4
- Lab Assistant - 3
- Lab Technician - 4
- Physiotherapist - 3
- Pharmacist - 4
- Dental Technician - 1
- Dental Hygienist - 1
- IT Network Technician (in lieu of Lab Asst) - 1
- Clerk (in lieu of Driver) - 2
- DEO/Clerk (Gagret) - 1
- Clerk (Jalandhar) - 1
- Data Entry Operator (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur) - 2
- Data Entry Operator (Jalandhar) (in lieu of Chowkidar) – 1
- Chowkidar (Hoshiarpur, Una, Suranassi, Nawanshahr) - 4
- Peon (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Suranassi, Nawanshahr) - 4
- Female Attendant (Garhshankar) - 1
- Safaiwala (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Una, Nawanshahr, Gagret) - 5
Total Vacancies: 60
ECHS Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
(1) OIC Polyclinic (Una Only)
- Qualification: Graduate + minimum 5 years experience in healthcare institution/managerial post (Only for Ex-Servicemen)
(2) Medical Specialist (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Una)
- Qualification: MD/MS/DNB in concerned specialty + minimum 5 years experience after PG
(3) Medical Officer (Multiple locations)
- Qualification: MBBS + minimum 5 years experience
(4) Dental Officer
- Qualification: MDS/BDS + minimum 5 years experience
(5) Dental Technician
- Qualification: Diploma in Dental Hygienist/DORA/Class-I DH (Armed Forces) + 5 years experience.
(6) Dental Hygienist
- Qualification: Relevant Dental Hygienist course/diploma
(7) Lab Assistant
- Qualification: DMLT/Class-I Lab Tech Course (Armed Forces) + 5 years experience
(8) Lab Technician
- Qualification: B.Sc. (Medical Lab Tech) OR 10+2 Science + DMLT + 3 years experience
(9) Physiotherapist
- Qualification: Diploma/Class-I Physiotherapist course (Armed Forces) + 5 years experience
(10) Pharmacist
- Qualification: Pharmacy degree/diploma OR 10+2 Science + Diploma in Pharmacy + registered under Pharmacy Act + 3 years experience.
(11) IT Network Technician
- Qualification: Diploma/Certificate in IT/Networking/Computer Application + 2 years experience
(12) Clerk (in lieu of Driver)
- Qualification: Graduate/Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces) + 5 years experience
(13) DEO/Clerk
- Qualification: Graduate/Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces) + 5 years experience
(14) Clerk
- Qualification: Graduate
(15) Data Entry Operator (DEO)
- Qualification: Graduate with computer knowledge
(16) Data Entry Operator (in lieu of Chowkidar)
- Qualification: Graduate/Class-I Clerical Trade + 5 years experience
(17) Chowkidar
- Qualification: Class 8th pass or GD Trade (Armed Forces) + 5 years experience
(18) Peon
- Qualification: Basic literacy/experience preferred
(19) Female Attendant
- Qualification: Literate + 5 years experience in civil/army health institution
(20) Safaiwala
Qualification: Literate + 5 years experience
ECHS Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
- OIC Polyclinic - Rs.95,000/-
- Medical Specialist - Rs.1,30,000/-
- Medical Officer - Rs.95,000/-
- Dental Officer - Rs.95,000/-
- Dental Technician - Rs.36,500/-
- Dental Hygienist - Rs.36,500/-
- Lab Assistant - Rs.36,500/-
- Lab Technician - Rs.36,500/-
- Physiotherapist - Rs.36,500/-
- Pharmacist - Rs.36,500/-
- IT Network Technician - Rs.36,500/-
- Clerk (in lieu of Driver) - Rs.25,600/-
- DEO/Clerk - Rs.29,200/-
- Clerk - Rs.29,200/-
- Data Entry Operator (DEO) - Rs.29,200/-
- Data Entry Operator (in lieu of Chowkidar) - Rs.21,800/-
- Chowkidar - Rs.21,800/-
- Peon - Rs.21,800/-
- Female Attendant - Rs.21,800/-
- Safaiwala - Rs.21,800/-
ECHS Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must download the prescribed application form from the ECHS official website, fill it carefully, and submit it along with self-attested copies of required documents such as 10th/12th certificates, graduation or professional qualification certificates, experience certificates, medical fitness certificate, discharge book/PPO and service records (for Ex-Servicemen), and passport size photographs. The completed application should be sent to OIC, Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Jalandhar Cantt before 23 February 2026.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process will include the following steps -
- Interview.
The interview will be held at the address of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Station Headquarters Cell, Jalandhar Cantonment. The interview date and time will be communicated to the candidates via email/telephone. No TA/DA will be provided.
ECHS Recruitment Important Dates
- Last Date of Offline Application: 23.02.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
ECHS Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
- Answer: There are 60 total vacancies.
Q2. Who can apply for these posts?
- Answer: Both Ex-Servicemen and civilians can apply. Some posts are only for Ex-Servicemen.
Q3. What is the application mode?
- Answer: Application is Offline only.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: The last date to submit the form is 23 February 2026.
