Medical, Para Medical and Non Medical Staff – 42

ECHS Kolkata Recruitment 2026

About the Organization

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) provides quality healthcare to ex-servicemen and their dependents across India. It aims to ensure comprehensive medical care through a network of polyclinics and empanelled hospitals, offering various medical, para-medical, and non-medical services.

Official Address:
Station Cell (ECHS) Kolkata, Headquarters Bengal Sub Area, 246 AJC Bose Road, near SSKM Hospital, Alipore, Kolkata-27

Phone: 033-22300883

Website: Click Here to Visit Official Website ↗

Job Information

Recruitment Details

• Total Vacancies: 42 posts across various medical, para-medical, and non-medical categories.
• Selection Procedure:
  • Selection will be through Interview only.
  • Interviews are scheduled for the first week of March 2026.
  • Final date will be intimated by 24 February 2026 via email and notice board.
  • Interview venue: Station Cell (ECHS) Kolkata, Headquarters Bengal Sub Area, 246 AJC Bose Road, near SSKM Hospital, Alipore, Kolkata-27.
  • Candidates must report by 0830 hrs on the interview date.
• Pay Scale: Ranges from ₹21,800 to ₹1,30,000 per month for civilian candidates, depending on the post.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS / Other State: Not Available
• SC / ST / PWD / Female: Not Available
• Payment Mode: Not Available

Important Dates

• Notification Published: 22 January 2026
• Start Date to Apply: Not Available
• Last Date to Apply: 18 February 2026
• Fee Payment Last Date: To be announced
• Exam Date: First week of March 2026 (Interview Date)
• Result Date: To be announced

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Available
• Maximum Age: Varies by post (as on 01 April 2026)
  • Gynecologist: 70 Years
  • Medical Officer: 68 Years
  • Dental Officer: 65 Years
  • Dental Assistant/Hygienist/Tech, Lab Technician, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist: 58 Years
  • DEO/Clerk, Driver, Chowkidar, Peon, Female Attendant, Safaiwala: 55 Years
• Age Relaxation: Not Available

Post-wise Vacancy

Educational Qualification

Monthly Salary / Pay Scale

• Gynecologist: ₹1,30,000 per month
• Medical Officer: ₹95,000 per month
• Dental Officer: ₹95,000 per month
• Nursing Assistant: ₹36,500 per month
• Dental Assistant/Hygienist/Tech: ₹36,500 per month
• Lab Technician: ₹36,500 per month
• Pharmacist: ₹36,500 per month
• Physiotherapist: ₹36,500 per month
• DEO/Clerk: ₹29,200 per month
• Driver: ₹25,600 per month
• Female Attendant: ₹21,800 per month
• Safaiwala: ₹21,800 per month
• Peon: ₹21,800 per month
• Chowkidar: ₹21,800 per month
• For Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Candidates: A fixed monthly amount shall be admissible as remuneration during the contract period, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement or fixed remuneration (whichever is higher). Traveling allowance at the rate applicable at retirement is also admissible with the present Dearness Allowance as per Central Government.

Other Relevant Details

• Experience Requirements: Varies by post, generally ranging from 3 to 5 years in relevant fields as specified in the official notification.
• Contract Terms:
  • Contract period of one year, renewable for an additional year subject to performance/other conditions.
  • Civilian candidates selected in lieu of ESM reserve vacancy will be eligible to serve only for 11 months from the date of appointment.
  • Contractual employees will not be entitled to any allowances, financial benefits or concessions as admissible to Government employees.
• Posting Locations: All employees may be employed or transferred to any of the 4 ECHS Polyclinics under Station Cell Kolkata: Kolkata, Salt Lake, Howrah and Baruipur.
• Reservation for Ex-Servicemen:
  • 60% reservation for Gynecologist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer posts.
  • 70% reservation for all other posts including Dental Assistant, Lab Technician, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, DEO/Clerk, Driver, Female Attendant, Safaiwala, Peon, Chowkidar.
• Working Hours:
  • General Staff: 48 hours per week (8 hours x 6 days) from Monday to Saturday. Sunday will be a holiday.
  • Specialists (Medical Specialist & Gynecologist): 30 hours per week (5 hours x 6 days) from Monday to Saturday. Sunday will be a holiday.
• Leave: Admissible 2.5 days/1.5 days as applicable for every completed month during the contractual period. Leave will lapse if accumulated at the end of six months (01 April to 30 September and 01 October to 31 March next year).
• Termination of Services: Contract can be terminated by either side by giving one month's notice.
• On-the-Job Training (OJT): Selected Medical Officer, Dental Officer & Gynecologists have to undergo 10 days OJT (On-the-Job Training) without any financial benefits for assuming charge as contractual employee.
• Important Instructions for Interview:
  • Lack of any requisite document will render candidate ineligible for interview.
  • No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
  • Candidates must carry original Degree/Certificates and two passport size photographs at the time of interview.
  • A Medical Fitness Certificate mandatory from a registered doctor.
  • Candidates must not be holding any other office of profit/employed by any other organization, nor have any employment or stake in any ECHS empanelled medical facility or hospital.
  • Services must not have been terminated on discipline grounds from any ECHS establishment or been denied a second year extension of ECHS contract for being unsuitable.

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