The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, a Ministry of Defence health scheme for ex-servicemen, has announced the engagement of contractual staff for its polyclinics at Vadodara and Surat in Gujarat. Most positions carry reservation for ex-servicemen, and appointments are on a one-year contract basis.
ECHS Vadodara Recruitment 2026 - Officer In Charge, Medical Officer and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
16
Last Date
05 Oct
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Recruitment status
Applications closed on 05 Oct 2026
- Notification22 Sept
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- Applications Closed05 Oct
About ECHS Vadodara Various Contractual Staff Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Vadodara
- Post Name
- Officer In Charge, Medical Officer and 10 more
- Job Location
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- One year for Ex-Servicemen and 11 months for civil candidates
Vacancy Breakdown
Officer In Charge
1
Medical Officer
3
Dental Officer
1
Lab Tech
1
Lab Asst
1
Nur Asst
1
Dental Hygienist
2
Pharmacist
1
Chowkidar
1
Peon / MTS
1
Driver
1
DEO/Clk
2
Total16
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Officer In Charge | 1 |
| Medical Officer | 3 |
| Dental Officer | 1 |
| Lab Tech | 1 |
| Lab Asst | 1 |
| Nur Asst | 1 |
| Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| Pharmacist | 1 |
| Chowkidar | 1 |
| Peon / MTS | 1 |
| Driver | 1 |
| DEO/Clk | 2 |
| Grand Total | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Officer In Charge1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate, minimum 05 Yrs work experience in Health Care Institutions or Managerial Positions.
- Experience
- Minimum 05 years work experience in Health Care Institutions or Managerial Positions
- Place of Posting
- Surat
- Reservation
- 100% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
Medical Officer3 posts
- Qualification
- MBBS, Min 03 Year work experience after Internship. Preferable additional qualification in medicine/surgery.
- Experience
- Minimum 03 years work experience after internship
- Place of Posting
- 2 at Vadodara, 1 at Surat
- Reservation
- 60% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Additional qualification in medicine or surgery
Dental Officer1 post
- Qualification
- BDS, Min 03 Year work experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 03 years work experience
- Place of Posting
- Vadodara
- Reservation
- 60% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
Lab Tech1 post
- Qualification
- BSc (MLT) OR Matriculation/Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary (10+2) with Science from recognised institution/board and Diploma in MLT from recognised institution. Knowledge of MS Office desirable.
- Place of Posting
- Surat
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Office
Lab Asst1 post
- Qualification
- DMLT/C1 Lab Tech Course (Armed Forces). Knowledge of MS Office desirable.
- Place of Posting
- Vadodara
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Office
Nur Asst1 post
- Qualification
- GNM Diploma / C1 Nursing Asst Course (Armed Forces). Knowledge of MS Office desirable.
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Office
Dental Hygienist2 posts
- Qualification
- Diploma Holder in Dental Hyg/Class I DH/DORA Course (Armed Forces). Knowledge of MS Office desirable.
- Place of Posting
- 1 at Vadodara, 1 at Surat
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Office
Pharmacist1 post
- Qualification
- B Pharmacy OR 10+2 with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from a recognized board AND Approved Diploma in Pharmacy from institute recognized by Pharmacy Council of India and registered as pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948. Knowledge of MS Office desirable.
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Registration
- Registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948
- Desirable
- Knowledge of MS Office
Chowkidar1 post
- Qualification
- Class 8 & Computer Literate desirable /GD Trade (Armed Forces).
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Computer literate or GD Trade (Armed Forces)
Peon / MTS1 post
- Qualification
- Class 8 & Computer Literate desirable /GD Trade (Armed Forces).
- Place of Posting
- Vadodara
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Desirable
- Computer literate or GD Trade (Armed Forces)
Driver1 post
- Qualification
- Class 8 & Computer Literate desirable/Class I MT Driver (Armed Forces) with a Civil Driving Licence.
- Place of Posting
- Surat
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Licence
- Civil Driving Licence required
DEO/Clk2 posts
- Qualification
- Graduate/Class I Clerk Trade (Armed forces). Min 05 years' experience. Computer course qualified. Proficiency in typing must.
- Experience
- Minimum 05 years experience
- Place of Posting
- 1 at Vadodara, 1 at Surat
- Reservation
- 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Skill
- Computer course qualified and proficiency in typing
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Date, timing and venue will be intimated to shortlisted candidates by telephone or email; ineligible candidates will not be permitted for the interview.
Salary Structure
Officer In Charge
Pay: Rs. 95,000/- per month
Medical Officer
Pay: Rs. 95,000/- per month
Dental Officer
Pay: Rs. 95,000/- per month
Lab Tech
Pay: Rs. 36,500/- per month
Lab Asst
Pay: Rs. 36,500/- per month
Nur Asst
Pay: Rs. 36,500/- per month
Dental Hygienist
Pay: Rs. 36,500/- per month
Pharmacist
Pay: Rs. 36,500/- per month
Chowkidar
Pay: Rs. 21,800/- per month
Peon / MTS
Pay: Rs. 21,800/- per month
Driver
Pay: Rs. 25,600/- per month
DEO/Clk
Pay: Rs. 29,200/- per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Officer In Charge | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Medical Officer | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Dental Officer | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Lab Tech | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Lab Asst | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Nur Asst | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Dental Hygienist | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Pharmacist | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
| Chowkidar | Rs. 21,800/- per month |
| Peon / MTS | Rs. 21,800/- per month |
| Driver | Rs. 25,600/- per month |
| DEO/Clk | Rs. 29,200/- per month |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application format from the ECHS website
- 2Fill in the application with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience
- 3Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
- 4Mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
- 5Send the complete application by email to the address given in the notification, or submit it by hand to OIC, ECHS Cell, Station HQ, Vadodara
- 6Make sure the application reaches before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application in the prescribed format
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
•Work experience certificates
•ID proof and recent passport-size photographs
•At the interview
•Original certificates
•Mark sheets and degrees of 10th
•10+2 and Graduation/diploma/course
•Work experience documents
•Discharge book
•PPO
•Service records and 04 passport-size recent colour photographs
Important Details
- The engagement is on a contractual basis for one year for Ex-Servicemen and 11 months for civil candidates.
- Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen.
- Applications in the prescribed format can be submitted by hand to OIC, ECHS Cell, Station HQ, Vadodara or by email, and any application received after 05 Oct 2026 will not be accepted.
- Ineligible candidates will not be permitted for the interview and no TA/DA is admissible.
On the Job Training
Selected Medical and Dental Officers must carry out 10 days of On the Job Training and obtain a certificate from the OIC Polyclinic before signing the contract. The training period is unpaid and is a mandatory requirement before assuming charge as a contractual employee.
Reservation for Ex-Servicemen
- Officer In Charge: 100% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Medical Officer: 60% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Dental Officer: 60% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- All other posts: 70% reserved for Ex-Servicemen
- Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 8295936608, 8200611535
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who are not Ex-Servicemen apply for these ECHS Vadodara posts?
Yes. Civil candidates can apply, but 70% of the vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen and preference is given to them. The contract runs for 11 months for civil candidates and one year for Ex-Servicemen.
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