ECHS Recruitment 2026 – Contractual Staff Employment Notification
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has released an official employment notification inviting applications for engagement of various staff on a contractual basis at ECHS Polyclinic, Ahmedabad. The appointments are purely contractual in nature and are offered for a fixed tenure subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) |
| Employment Type | Contractual Employment |
| Contract Duration | 1 Year for Ex-Servicemen candidates and 11 Months for Civilian candidates |
| Job Location | ECHS Polyclinic, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Work Address | Station Headquarters, Camp Hanuman, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 380003 |
Post Details, Vacancies & Fixed Remuneration
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Fixed Monthly Remuneration |
| Officer-in-Charge, ECHS Polyclinic | 01 | ₹95,000 |
| Medical Specialist | 01 | ₹1,30,000 |
| Medical Officer | 02 (One vacancy reserved for Ex-Servicemen – RC ECHS Ahmedabad) | ₹95,000 |
| Dental Officer | 01 | ₹95,000 |
| Clerk (in lieu of Peon) | 01 (For RC ECHS Ahmedabad) | ₹21,800 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
- Officer-in-Charge, ECHS Polyclinic: Graduate (Ex-Servicemen, Non-Medical Officer).
- Medical Specialist: MD / MS in the concerned specialty or DNB with a minimum of 3 years experience in the concerned subject after post-graduation.
- Medical Officer: MBBS with a minimum of 3 years work experience after completion of internship. Additional qualification in Medicine or Surgery is preferable.
- Dental Officer: BDS with a minimum of 5 years work experience.
- Clerk (in lieu of Peon): Graduate or Class-1 Clerical Trade qualification from the Armed Forces.
Age Limit
No specific age limit has been mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation Details
- Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen candidates.
- One Medical Officer vacancy is reserved for Ex-Servicemen under RC ECHS Ahmedabad.
- No caste-wise or category-wise reservation details have been mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 14 February 2026 |
| Interview Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Interview Reporting Time | 0900 Hours |
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted strictly in the prescribed format available on the official ECHS website.
- The application form must be accompanied by self-attested photocopies of testimonials in support of educational qualifications and work experience.
- Applications must be submitted in duplicate.
- Completed applications should be sent to:
Officer-in-Charge, OIC ECHS Cell,
Station Headquarters, Camp Hanuman,
Shahibaug, Ahmedabad – 380003. - Applications received after 14 February 2026 will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Selection Process
- Selection will be done purely on the basis of an interview.
- Candidates must report to Station Headquarters, Camp Hanuman, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad at 0900 hours on 20 February 2026 for the interview.
- Candidates are required to bring original certificates, degrees, experience certificates, service records, and testimonials at the time of interview.
- Two passport size colour photographs must be produced at the time of interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
- Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirements should apply.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) Requirement
Selected Medical Officers and Dental Officers are required to undergo 10 days of mandatory On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the concerned ECHS Polyclinic.
- OJT is compulsory before signing the contract.
- The duration of OJT will remain unpaid.
- A certificate from the Officer-in-Charge of the Polyclinic must be obtained after completion of OJT.
Helpline & Contact Details
| Telephone Number | 079-22850084 |
| Email ID | sch-ahmedabad@echs.gov.in |
| Alternate Email ID | echsahmd@gmail.com |
Official Website
Official ECHS Website: https://www.echs.gov.in
Additional Information
- Preference will be given to eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates.
- Hindi and Gujarati versions of this advertisement were published in Rajasthan Patrika and Nav Gujarat Samay newspapers on 28 January 2026.