ECHS Chennai Various Posts Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 80 Posts

1. Stage 1: Written Test
2. Stage 2: Practical Test
3. Stage 3: Interview

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Cell, Station HQ Chennai, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, has released a recruitment notification for contractual Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical staff at nine ECHS Polyclinics under its jurisdiction. Candidates can apply offline using the format available on the official ECHS website by 11 July 2026. Selected applicants will serve from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

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• Organization: ECHS Cell, Station HQ Chennai (Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India)
• Posts: Medical Specialist, Radiologist, Gynaecologist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Lab Assistant, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Nursing Assistant, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dental Asst/Tech/Hygienist, Officer-in-Charge, Driver, Female Attendant, Safaiwala, Chowkidar
• Vacancies: 80 Posts
• Application Mode: Offline
• Last Date to Apply: 11 July 2026
• Contract Period: 01 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
• Selection Process: Written Test, Practical Test, Interview
• Official Website: www.echs.gov.in

The vacancies are divided into three categories:

Medical Staff (24 Posts)

• Medical Specialist - 3 Posts
• Radiologist - 2 Posts
• Gynaecologist - 2 Posts
• Medical Officer - 10 Posts
• Dental Officer - 7 Posts

Para Medical Staff (36 Posts)

• Lab Assistant - 1 Post
• Lab Technician - 8 Posts
• Pharmacist - 7 Posts
• Nursing Assistant - 10 Posts
• Radiographer - 1 Post
• Physiotherapist - 2 Posts
• Dental Asst/Tech/Hygienist - 7 Posts

Non Medical Staff (20 Posts)

• Officer-in-Charge - 5 Posts
• Driver - 2 Posts
• Female Attendant - 7 Posts
• Safaiwala - 1 Post
• Chowkidar - 5 Posts

Applicants must meet the required educational qualifications and age limits for respective posts. For example, Medical Specialists require MD/MS/DNB with 3 years of post-graduation experience. Age limits vary from 53 to 68 years depending on the post. Candidates can also view detailed Download Syllabus PDF to prepare for the selection tests.

• Notification Date: 24 May 2026
• Application Last Date: 11 July 2026
• Contract Start Date: 01 October 2026
• Contract End Date: 31 March 2027

There is no mention of an application fee for this recruitment. Candidates should verify official notification for confirmation.

Interested candidates should download the application format from the official ECHS website at official notification PDF, fill it correctly, and submit the same offline to Station Headquarters ECHS, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600009 before the deadline.

Applicants can also check Download Admit Card and Check Latest Results on our portal.

• Objective type written test on relevant subjects
• Practical tests as applicable
• Personal interview

Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through SMS or Email for the selection stages.