ECHS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 172 DEO, Clerk and Other Posts - Recruitment 2026
(Apply Online, Last Date, Notification)
Short Information: Kerala and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of ECHS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 172 DEO, Clerk and Other Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 25 Jan 2026
Important Dates
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Application Availability | From 22 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Applications | 10 February 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Submission Mode | By Post or By Hand to respective ECHS Polyclinic |
| Scrutiny of Applications | 11-15 February 2026 (Tentative) |
| Shortlisting of Candidates | 16-20 February 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview / Document Verification | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates via phone/email |
| Result Declaration | Will be notified after interview completion |
Note: Applications received after the due date and time will not be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to submit well in advance.
Application Fee
Application Fee
NO APPLICATION FEE REQUIRED
There is NO FEE for applying to any of these ECHS positions. The recruitment is free of cost for all candidates.
Important Advisory:
- ECHS does not charge any fee for recruitment
- Beware of fraudsters asking for money in the name of ECHS jobs
- Do not pay anyone claiming to help with ECHS recruitment
- Report any suspicious activity to Station HQ Trivandrum ECHS office
Age Limit
Age Limit Details
Age limits vary based on the post category:
| Post Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Specialist Doctors (MD/MS/DNB Posts) | 68 years |
| Medical Officer (MBBS) | 66 years |
| Dental Officer (BDS) | 63 years |
| Officer-in-Charge (Ex-Servicemen Officers) | 63 years |
| Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, X-Ray Technician, Physiotherapist, ECG Technician, OT Technician | 56 years |
| Driver, Clerk, Data Entry Operator | 53 years |
| Safaiwala, Female Attendant, Chowkidar, Peon | 53 years |
Important Points:
- Age will be calculated as on the date of interview
- Age relaxation may be applicable for Ex-Servicemen and reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules
- Upper age limit is relaxable at the discretion of the selection committee for exceptionally qualified and experienced candidates
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Organization Name | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) - Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Station Headquarters | SEHQ Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala |
| Polyclinics Covered | Akkulam, Attingal, Chakka, Kazhakootam, Kottayam, Kollam, Kottarakara, Palayam, Parassala, Sainik Colony, Shanghumughom, Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 172 Posts (Medical, Technical & Support Staff) |
| Post Categories | Medical Specialists, Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, Pharmacist, X-Ray Technician, Physiotherapist, Data Entry Operator, Clerk, Driver, Support Staff |
| Nature of Appointment | Contractual (Initially for 1 year, extendable based on performance) |
| Educational Qualification | Literate to Post-Graduate (MD/MS/DNB) depending on post - All from recognized institutions with valid registration where applicable |
| Age Limit | 53 to 68 years (varies by post category) |
| Monthly Contractual Fee / Salary Range | Rs. 21,800/- to Rs. 1,30,000/- per month (post-wise) • Specialist Doctors: Rs. 65,000 - 1,30,000/- • Medical Officer/Dental Officer: Rs. 95,000/- • Staff Nurse/Pharmacist/Lab Tech: Rs. 36,500/- • Clerk/DEO/Driver: Rs. 25,600/- • Support Staff: Rs. 21,800/- |
| Preference | Ex-Servicemen, Retired Armed Forces Medical Services Personnel, and their dependents will be given preference |
| Application Fee | NIL - No Fee for Any Post |
| Selection Process | Document Verification + Personal Interview by Selection Committee |
| Application Mode | OFFLINE (By Post or By Hand to respective ECHS Polyclinic) |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 10 February 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.echs.gov.in |
| S.No. | Post Category | Qualification | Monthly Fee | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialist Doctors (Full-Time) | MBBS + MD/MS/DNB | Rs. 1,00,000 - 1,30,000/- | 68 yrs |
| 2 | Medical Officer | MBBS + Registration | Rs. 95,000/- | 66 yrs |
| 3 | Dental Officer | BDS + Registration | Rs. 95,000/- | 63 yrs |
| 4 | Staff Nurse | GNM/B.Sc Nursing | Rs. 36,500/- | 56 yrs |
| 5 | Pharmacist | B.Pharm/D.Pharm | Rs. 36,500/- | 56 yrs |
| 6 | Lab Technician | DMLT/B.Sc MLT | Rs. 36,500/- | 56 yrs |
| 7 | Clerk / DEO | Graduate + Computer | Rs. 25,600/- | 53 yrs |
| 8 | Driver | 10th + Valid License | Rs. 25,600/- | 53 yrs |
| 9 | Support Staff | Literate | Rs. 21,800/- | 53 yrs |
Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
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| Official Website | Click Here |
