The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has officially released the ECHS Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of 172 DEO, Clerk, Medical, Paramedical, Technical, and Support Staff posts on a contractual basis. These vacancies are available in ECHS Polyclinics under Station Headquarters Thiruvananthapuram.
Eligible candidates can apply offline by downloading the application form from the official website and submitting it by post. The last date to submit the application form is 10 February 2026.
This article provides complete details about ECHS DEO, Clerk and Other Posts Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application procedure, and important instructions.
ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) |
| Polyclinics | ECHS Polyclinics under Station HQ Thiruvananthapuram |
| Post Name | Various Contractual Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 172 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Salary | Post-wise contractual remuneration |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 February 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.echs.gov.in |
ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic | 05 |
| Gynaecologist | 04 |
| Medical Specialist (General Medicine) | 05 |
| Radiologist | 02 |
| Medical Officer | 32 |
| Dental Officer | 14 |
| Dental Hygienist | 11 |
| Radiographer | 04 |
| Physiotherapist | 02 |
| Nursing Assistant | 06 |
| Pharmacist | 19 |
| Laboratory Assistant | 09 |
| Laboratory Technician | 08 |
| Driver | 09 |
| Safaiwala | 11 |
| Female Attendant | 09 |
| Chowkidar | 03 |
| Peon | 03 |
| Clerk / Data Entry Operator | 16 |
| Total | 172 |
Eligibility Criteria for ECHS Recruitment 2026
Post-Wise Educational Qualifications
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Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic: Graduate; retired service officers from Indian Army/Navy/Air Force drawing defence pension with minimum 5 years experience in healthcare or managerial roles
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Gynaecologist: MD/MS/DNB with minimum 3 years experience
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Medical Specialist (Gen Med): Recognized PG qualification with post-PG experience
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Radiologist: PG Degree in Radiology with minimum 5 years experience
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Medical Officer: MBBS with minimum 3 years experience after internship
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Dental Officer: BDS with minimum 3 years experience
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Dental Hygienist: Diploma/Class-I DH/DORA with 5 years experience
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Radiographer: Diploma/Class-I Radiographer with 5 years experience
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Physiotherapist: Diploma/Class-I Physiotherapy with 5 years experience
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Nursing Assistant: Class-I Nursing Assistant (Armed Forces) with 5 years experience
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Pharmacist: B.Pharm or 10+2 with D.Pharm, PCI registration, 3 years experience
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Laboratory Assistant: DMLT/Class-I Lab Tech with 5 years experience
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Laboratory Technician: B.Sc MLT or Diploma with 3 years experience
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Driver: 8th Pass / Class-I MT Driver with LMV license and 5 years experience
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Safaiwala: Literate with 5 years experience
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Female Attendant: Literate with 5 years experience
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Chowkidar: Class VIII / GD Trade
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Peon: Class VIII / GD Trade with 5 years service
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Clerk/Data Entry Operator: Graduate / Class-I Clerk with 5 years service
ECHS Salary Details 2026 (Post-Wise)
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge | ₹95,000/month |
| Gynaecologist | ₹1,30,000/month |
| Medical Specialist | ₹4,670/day |
| Radiologist | ₹3,500/day (3 hrs) / ₹2,330/day (2 hrs) |
| Medical Officer | ₹95,000/month |
| Dental Officer | ₹95,000/month |
| Dental Hygienist | ₹36,500/month |
| Radiographer | ₹36,500/month |
| Physiotherapist | ₹36,500/month |
| Nursing Assistant | ₹36,500/month |
| Pharmacist | ₹36,500/month |
| Lab Assistant | ₹36,500/month |
| Lab Technician | ₹36,500/month |
| Driver | ₹25,600/month |
| Safaiwala | ₹21,800/month |
| Female Attendant | ₹21,800/month |
| Chowkidar | ₹21,800/month |
| Peon | ₹21,800/month |
| Clerk/DEO | ₹29,200/month |
Tax will be deducted at source as applicable.
Age Limit (Maximum)
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Specialists (Gynaecologist, Radiologist, Medical Specialist): 68 Years
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Medical Officer: 66 Years
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Officer-in-Charge & Dental Officer: 63 Years
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Paramedical/Technical Staff: 56 Years
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Driver, Safaiwala, Female Attendant, Chowkidar, Peon, Clerk/DEO: 53 Years
Application Fee
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No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
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Scrutiny of applications by ECHS Cell, Station HQ Thiruvananthapuram
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Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience
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Written Test (not applicable for Peon, Safaiwala, Chowkidar, Female Attendant)
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Interview
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Final selection
Employment is purely contractual for 11/12 months.
General Instructions
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Applications must reach Station HQ (ECHS), Pangode, Thirumala PO, Thiruvananthapuram – 695006 by 10 February 2026
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Late applications will be rejected
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Candidates may apply for only one post (maximum two locations)
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All documents must be attested
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Ex-Servicemen must register with AWPO
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Changes will be published only on the official website
How to Apply for ECHS Recruitment 2026
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Download the application form from the notification (editable PDF)
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Type all details and take a printout
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Affix passport-size photograph
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Attach attested copies of required documents
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Sign the declaration
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Send the application by post to the prescribed address before 10 Feb 2026
ECHS Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
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Official Notification PDF: Click Here
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Official Website: https://www.echs.gov.in
ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in ECHS Recruitment 2026?
A total of 172 vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
10 February 2026.
Q3. What is the mode of application?
Offline (By Post).
Q4. Is there an application fee?
No application fee.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Application scrutiny, written test (for some posts), and interview.
