The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Cell at Station Headquarters Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, has announced recruitment for Medical Officer and Lab Assistant posts, with three vacancies in total. The engagement is on a contract basis at the ECHS Polyclinic in Shahpur, District Kangra, where selected candidates will provide medical care and laboratory support to ex-servicemen beneficiaries and their families.
ECHS Dharamsala Medical Officer and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
3
Last Date
24 Oct
6 days left
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Last date 24 Oct 2026 · 6 days left
- Notification30 Sept
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About ECHS Dharamsala Medical Officer and Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Dharamsala
- Post Name
- Medical Officer and Lab Assistant
- Job Location
- Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 66 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year for ESM candidates and 11 months for civil candidates, renewable for an additional period of one year or until attaining the maximum age limit
Vacancy Breakdown
Medical Officer
2
Lab Assistant
1
Total3
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 2 |
| Lab Assistant | 1 |
| Grand Total | 3 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Medical Officer2 posts
- Qualification
- Basic Qualification, MBBS. Preferred additional qualifications in Medicine/Surgery.
- Experience
- Minimum 03 years after internship
- Age Limit
- 66 years
- Note
- 60% reservation for Ex-Servicemen
- Reservation
- 60% for ESM
Lab Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- BSc. Qualification, DMLT/Class I Laboratory Tech Course (Armed Forces)
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in laboratory
- Age Limit
- 56 years
- Note
- 70% reservation for Ex-Servicemen
- Reservation
- 70% for ESM
Age Limit
Medical Officer: 66 years; Lab Assistant: 56 years
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirement are called; interview held at Station HQ Dharamsala at 0900 hrs on 30 October 2026 with all original documents.
Salary Structure
Medical Officer
Pay: Rs. 95,000 per month
Lab Assistant
Pay: Rs. 36,500 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | Rs. 95,000 per month |
| Lab Assistant | Rs. 36,500 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the ECHS website under Employment Opportunities
- 2Fill the application in duplicate in the prescribed format
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of educational qualifications, work experience, discharge book, PPO, service records and a passport-size colour photograph
- 4Submit the application in duplicate to OIC, Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Dharamsala in person or by post
- 5Ensure the application reaches Station HQ Dharamsala by 1200 hrs on 24 October 2026
- 6Attend the interview at Station HQ Dharamsala at 0900 hrs on 30 October 2026 with all original certificates
Reporting Venue
Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Dharamsala
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational certificates and mark sheets (10th
•Matric
•10+2
•Graduation
•Post Graduation
•Diploma/Course)
•Work experience certificates
•Medical Fitness Certificate signed by CMO/SEMO
•Character Certificate signed by CMO/SEMO
•Discharge Book
•PPO
•Service Records
•Passport-size colour photographs
Important Details
- Preference will be given to ex-servicemen, widows of service personnel and Veer Naris.
- Applications received after 1200 hrs on 24 October 2026 will not be accepted.
- No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
- Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirement may apply and will be called for interview.
- Original certificates, mark sheets, degrees, work experience, medical fitness certificate and character certificate must be brought on the day of interview.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01892-220217, 78340-23404
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who are not ex-servicemen apply?
Yes. The posts are open to civil candidates as well, but they are engaged for 11 months, while ex-servicemen get a one-year term.
Is the appointment permanent?
No. It is a contractual engagement at ECHS Polyclinic Shahpur, Distt. Kangra, renewable for one more year or until the maximum age limit, subject to performance.
Do I need to bring original documents to the interview?
Yes. Originals of all certificates, mark sheets, degrees, work experience, medical fitness and character certificates, discharge book, PPO and service records must be brought to the interview.
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