ECHS Cell, Station Headquarters Chennai — Ministry of Defence
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Jul 2026 |
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| Post Name | Medical, Para Medical, and Non Medical Staff |
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| Total Vacancies | 80 |
| Qualification | Varies by post: MBBS, MD/MS, BDS, Diploma/Degree in Medical Lab Technology, Pharmacy, Nursing, or Class 8th/10th standard for support staff. |
| Age Limit | Varies by post (e.g., 53 years for Driver/Attendant to 68 years for Specialists). |
| Salary | Rs. 21,800 to Rs. 1,30,000 per month depending on the post. |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Objective written test, practical test, and personal interview. |
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Cell, Station Headquarters Chennai, under the Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment notification for the fiscal year 2026-27 (Phase-2). Applications are invited for various contractual positions across nine ECHS Polyclinics located in Chennai, Vellore, Avadi, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Island Grounds, Villupuram, Puducherry, and Cuddalore.
| Event | Date |
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| Application Deadline | 2026-07-11 |
| Contract Period Start | 2026-10-01 |
| Contract Period End | 2027-03-31 |
Candidates are required to meet specific educational and professional standards. Medical specialists, radiologists, and gynaecologists must hold a PG degree with 3 years of experience. Para-medical staff positions, including Lab Technicians and Pharmacists, generally require a diploma or degree in the relevant field coupled with 3-5 years of experience. Officer-in-Charge roles are reserved exclusively for retired Defence officers.
| Post Category | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Medical Specialist/Radiologist/Gynaecologist | Rs. 1,30,000/- |
| Medical/Dental Officer/OIC | Rs. 95,000/- |
| Para-Medical Staff | Rs. 36,500/- |
| Driver | Rs. 25,600/- |
| Attendant/Safaiwala/Chowkidar | Rs. 21,800/- |
The selection process involves an objective written test, practical assessment, and a personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via SMS or email. Note that selected candidates must undergo a mandatory 10-day unpaid On-Job Training (OJT) period prior to contract signing. No travel allowance is provided for interview attendance.
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