Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Recruitment 2025

Organization Name

English: Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Designations, Vacancies and Salary

Job Location

• Cities: Vadodara, Surat
• State: Gujarat
• Country: India
• Street Address: Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Fatehgunj, Vadodara

Employment Type & Salary

Type: Contractual Engagement (1 Year for Ex-Servicemen, 11 Months for Civil Candidates)

Salary Range: ₹16,800/- to ₹75,000/- depending on the post

Important Dates

• Last Date for Application: 10 October 2025
• Interview Date & Timing: Will be intimated via Telephone/Email

Application Process

Candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format available at the official ECHS website. The filled application form along with self-attested photocopies of testimonials must be submitted.

• Educational Qualification Certificates
• Work Experience Certificates
• Mark sheets/Degree of 10th, 10+2 & Graduation/Diploma
• Aadhaar Card
• PPO/Service Records (for Ex-Servicemen)
• 04 Passport-size Recent Colour Photographs

Submission: Applications must be submitted to OIC, ECHS Cell, Station HQ, Vadodara by hand/online before the last date.

Note: Applications received after 10 October 2025 will not be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

• Medical Officer: MBBS with minimum 3 years’ experience post internship. Additional qualification in Medicine/Surgery desirable.
• Dental Officer: BDS with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Lab Technician: B.Sc (MLT) OR 10+2 (Science) + Diploma in MLT.
• Lab Assistant: DMLT / Lab Tech Course (Armed Forces).
• Nursing Assistant: GNM Diploma / Nursing Asst Course (Armed Forces).
• Dental Hygienist: Diploma in Dental Hyg/Class I DH/DORA (Armed Forces).
• Pharmacist: B.Pharmacy OR 10+2 (Science Stream) + Diploma in Pharmacy recognized by PCI.
• Chowkidar / Vigilance Operator: Class 8th pass + Computer literacy desirable (GD Trade).
• Peon / MTS: Class 8th pass + Computer literacy desirable (GD Trade).
• Driver: Class 8th pass + Computer literacy desirable + Civil Driving License.
• Data Entry Operator / Clerk: Graduate/Class I Clerk Trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience. Computer qualified and proficient in typing.

Age Limit

Not specified in the notification.

Reservation Details

50% to 70% of vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) depending on the post.

Application Fees

No application fees mentioned.

Selection Process

1. Scrutiny of Applications
2. Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
3. Interview (details will be communicated via Telephone/Email)
4. Verification of Original Documents at the time of Interview

Note: No TA/DA is admissible. Selected Medical & Dental Officers must complete 10 days of mandatory On Job Training (OJT) which will remain unpaid.

Helpline & Contact Information

• Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Vadodara
• Mobile Numbers: 7086807908, 7016517213
• Email: stnhqechcsbaroda21@gmail.com

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website: www.echs.gov.in