The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is inviting applications for the recruitment of Medical Officer and Nursing Assistant posts. There are a total of 2 vacancies available, and the last date to apply is 16 October 2026.
ECHS Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: 2 Posts, Apply Offline: Overview
| Organization | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) |
| Post Name | Medical Officer, Nursing Assistant |
| Advt No | Not mentioned in the official |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Abohar |
| Official Website | www.echs.gov.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Advertisement Date | 02 Oct 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Interview Date and Time | 21 Oct 2026 at 1100 hours (Reporting at 1000 hours) |
Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification.
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Not specified |
| SC/ST | Not specified |
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for each post is specified in the vacancy details.
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
| Medical Officer | 66 years |
| Nursing Assistant | 56 years |
Vacancy Details
The following table outlines the vacancies available for each post.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Ex-serviceman Reservation | Fixed Remuneration |
| Medical Officer | 1 | 60% | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Nursing Assistant | 1 | 70% | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet specific educational and experience requirements for each post. The Medical Officer position requires an MBBS degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience after internship, while the Nursing Assistant position requires a GNM Diploma or Class I Nursing Course from the Armed Forces with at least 5 years of experience.
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Medical Officer | MBBS and minimum 3 years experience after internship. Preferable additional qualifications in Medicine/Surgery. |
| Nursing Assistant | GNM Diploma/Class I Nursing Course (Armed Forces) and minimum 5 years experience. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary details for the respective posts are as follows.
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Medical Officer | Rs. 95,000/- per month |
| Nursing Assistant | Rs. 36,500/- per month |
Selection Process
The selection process will involve an interview. Candidates must prepare accordingly.
- Application submission by post.
- Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility.
- Interview on the scheduled date.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply by following the steps outlined below.
- Download the application format from www.echs.gov.in or obtain details from Station HQ Abohar.
- Fill out the application form as per the required format.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of testimonials in support of educational qualification and work experience.
- Include mark sheets, degrees, discharge book, PPO, service records, and two passport size colour photographs.
- Submit the complete application by post to Station HQ (ECHS) Abohar (Punjab)-152116.
- Ensure the application reaches on or before 16 Oct 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, freshers are not eligible for the Medical Officer and Nursing Assistant posts as both require prior experience.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify if one candidate can apply for multiple posts.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to bring original certificates of educational qualifications and work experience for verification at the interview.
Documents Required
- Educational Qualification certificates and mark sheets (Matric, 10+2, graduation/post graduation/diploma/course)
- Work experience certificates
- Discharge book
- PPO (Pension Payment Order)
- Service records
- Two passport size colour photographs
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting an unsigned application form.
- Not including necessary documents such as experience certificates.
- Missing the application deadline.
- Incorrectly filling out the application format.
- Not providing two passport size photographs as required.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: पूर्व सैनिक योगदान स्वास्थ्य योजना (ECHS)
- पद: चिकित्सा अधिकारी, नर्सिंग सहायक
- कुल पद: 2
- योग्यता: MBBS, डिप्लोमा, GNM
- आयु सीमा: चिकित्सा अधिकारी के लिए 66 वर्ष, नर्सिंग सहायक के लिए 56 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 16 अक्टूबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन आवेदन भेजें
