The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Station Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram, has officially released a recruitment notification inviting applications for various positions. Applications are invited for short listing suitable candidates for contractual hiring for 11/12 months duration for vacancies occurring in ECHS Polyclinics during 2026 – 27. The drive aims to fill approximately 172 vacancies for medical, para-medical, and non-medical staff across multiple Polyclinics including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Nagercoil, and others for the fiscal year 2026-27. Interested candidates must submit their offline applications before the closing date in February 2026.
ECHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) |
| Station Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Post Category | Medical, Para-Medical & Non-Medical Staff |
| Total Vacancies | Approx. 172 Posts |
| Employment Type | Contractual (11/12 Months) |
| Job Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Mavelikara, etc. |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post/Hand) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 10th February 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified via SMS/Email/Call |
Vacancy Details
ECHS is looking to hire staff for various roles ranging from specialized doctors to administrative support. Below is the distribution of vacancies:
| Post Name | Vacancy Count |
| Medical Officer | 32 |
| Pharmacist | 19 |
| Clerk / Data Entry Operator | 16 |
| Dental Officer | 13 |
| Dental Hygienist | 11 |
| Safaiwala | 11 |
| Lab Assistant | 09 |
| Female Attendant | 09 |
| Lab Technician | 08 |
| Driver | 07 |
| Nursing Assistant | 06 |
| Officer-in-Charge | 05 |
| Gynecologist | 04 |
| Radiologist | 04 |
| Radiographer | 04 |
| Chowkidar | 03 |
| Peon | 03 |
| Physiotherapist | 02 |
| Medical Specialist | 01 |
| Total | ~167 |
Education Qualification
Candidates must meet the specific educational and experience requirements mandated for each post.
| Post Name | Basic Qualification | Experience / Requirements |
| Officer-in-Charge | Retired Graduate Officer (Army/Navy/Air Force) | 5 years in healthcare or managerial positions. Drawing pension from Defence estimates. |
| Gynecologist | MD / MS in Specialty / DNB | Minimum 3 years in specialty after PG. |
| Radiologist | Post Graduate Degree in Specialty | Minimum 5 years in specialty after PG. |
| Medical Officer | MBBS | Minimum 3 years after internship. Additional qualification in Medicine/Surgery preferred. |
| Dental Officer | BDS | Minimum 3 years after internship. |
| Dental Hygienist | Diploma / Class 1 DH / DORA Course (Armed Forces) | Minimum 5 years in Dental Lab. |
| Radiographer | Diploma / Class 1 Radiographer Course (Armed Forces) | Minimum 5 years experience. |
| Physiotherapist | Diploma / Class 1 Physiotherapy Course (Armed Forces) | Minimum 5 years experience. |
| Nursing Assistant | Class 1 Nursing Asst Course (Armed Forces) / Diploma / BSc Nursing | Minimum 5 years experience. |
| Pharmacist | B.Pharm or 10+2 (Science) with Diploma in Pharmacy | Registered with Pharmacy Council of India. Minimum 3 years experience. |
| Lab Technician | B.Sc (MLT) or 10+2 (Science) + Diploma in MLT | Minimum 3 years experience as Lab Asst. |
| Lab Assistant | DMLT / Class-1 Lab Tech Course (Armed Forces) | Minimum 5 years experience in Lab. |
| Driver | Class 8th Pass + Class 1 MT Driver (Armed Forces) | Civil Driving License (LMV) + 5 years experience. |
| Clerk / DEO | Graduate / Class-1 Clerical Trade (Armed Forces) | Minimum 5 years service. |
| Support Staff (Peon, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, Attendant) | Literate / Class VIII / GD Trade | Minimum 5 years experience. |
Salary Structure
The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly contractual remuneration as detailed below.
| Post Name | Contractual Fee |
| Gynecologist | Rs. 1,30,000/- per month |
| Medical Officer | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Dental Officer | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Officer-in-Charge | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Radiologist | Rs. 4,670/- per day (for 4 hours) |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Lab Technician | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Lab Assistant | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Physiotherapist | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Nursing Assistant | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Dental Hygienist | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Radiographer | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Clerk / DEO | Rs. 29,200/- per month |
| Driver | Rs. 25,600/- per month |
| Peon / Safaiwala / Chowkidar / Attendant | Rs. 21,800/- per month |
Age Limit
Specialists (Gynecologist/Radiologist): Up to 68 Years
Medical Officer: Up to 66 Years
Officer-in-Charge / Dental Officer: Up to 63 Years
Dental Hygienist / Radiographer / Physiotherapist: Up to 56 Years
Pharmacist / Lab Staff: Up to 56 Years
Driver / Support Staff / Clerk: Up to 53 Years
Selection Process
Scrutiny of Applications: Applications will be screened for eligibility.
Written Test: Conducted for all posts except Peon, Chowkidar, Female Attendant, and Safaiwala.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date and venue via telephone or email.
Application Fee
There is no application fee required for this recruitment. Candidates simply need to send their application forms by post.
How to Apply
Download Form: Obtain the application form (editable PDF) from the official notification.
Fill Details: Type or neatly write the required details in the form.
Attach Documents: Self-attest and attach photocopies of:
Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, Degree, Diploma)
Experience Certificates & Mark Sheets
Medical/Dental/Pharmacy Council Registration
Discharge Book & PPO (for Ex-Servicemen)
Aadhaar Card & PAN Card
Send Application: Forward the physical copy of the application to the address below by 10th February 2026:
Station Headquarters (ECHS), Pangode, Thirumala – PO, Thiruvananthapuram-695 006.
Official Links
| ECHS Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| ECHS Recruitment 2026 Apply Link | Click Here |
