ECHS Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Nursing Assistant, Lab Tech & Female Attendant Posts

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has invited offline applications from eligible civilian and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates for contractual appointments across medical and support staff roles.

If you are looking for paramedical or healthcare jobs in the defence sector, here is the complete breakdown of eligibility criteria, salary, vacancy breakdown, and offline application procedure.

ECHS Recruitment 2026: Key Overview

• Organization: Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
• Total Vacancies: 03 Posts
• Post Names: Nursing Assistant, Laboratory Technician, Female Attendant
• Employment Type: Contractual (11–12 months, renewable based on performance)
• Application Mode: Offline
• Application Fee: Nil (Free)
• Last Date to Apply: 02 September 2026
• Official Website: [echs.gov.in](https://www.echs.gov.in)

Post-Wise Eligibility, Age Limit & Salary

• Nursing Assistant
  • Qualification: GNM Diploma, B.Sc. Nursing, or Class-I Nursing Assistant Course (Armed Forces) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 56 to 58 years.
  • Monthly Salary: ₹36,500.
• Laboratory Technician
  • Qualification: B.Sc. (MLT) or 10+2 Science with DMLT from a recognized institute + minimum 3 years of lab experience.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 56 to 58 years.
  • Monthly Salary: ₹36,500.
• Female Attendant
  • Qualification: Minimum 5th / 8th / 10th standard pass (or literate) with experience working in civil/military hospitals or clinics.
  • Age Limit: Maximum 53 to 58 years.
  • Monthly Salary: ₹21,800.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting & Screening: Applications will be screened based on qualifications and qualitative requirements (QRs).
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the designated Station Headquarters.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original testimonials, medical fitness, and discharge books (for Ex-Servicemen).

How to Apply Offline

1. Download Application Form
   Visit the official portal at echs.gov.in and navigate to the Job Vacancies section to download the prescribed ECHS application format.
2. Attach Required Documents
   Attach self-attested photocopies of your educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN), and Ex-Servicemen discharge book/PPO (if applicable).
3. Submit Before Deadline
   Ensure receipt on or before 02 September 2026
   Place the application form and self-attested documents into a sealed envelope labeled "Application for the post of [Post Name]" and send it by Registered/Speed Post or by hand to the concerned ECHS Station Headquarters Cell.