ECHS Dharamsala Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Medical Officer, Lab Assistant Posts

The ECHS Cell at Station HQ Dharamsala (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) is hiring for 3 contract posts. The jobs are at ECHS Polyclinic Shahpur, District Kangra. The posts are Medical Officer and Lab Assistant. Candidates who are eligible can apply before the deadline. For more details regarding vacancies, pay, and application submission, keep reading till the end.

Important Dates

• The last day for submitting applications is 24th October 2026 at 12:00
• noon
• The day of the interview is 30th October 2026 at 9:00 AM at Station HQ, Dharamsala

Applications received after 12:00 noon on 24th October 2026 will not be accepted.

Posts, Vacancies and Pay

The pay is fixed (consolidated) every month

What Qualifications and Experience Do You Need?

• Medical Officer: Candidates must have an MBBS, Medical qualifications and qualifications in Medicine or Surgery are required. A minimum of 3 years of experience after internship is necessary.

• Lab Assistant: Candidates must have a B.Sc. with either DMLT or Class I Laboratory Technician Course (Armed Forces); a minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience is required. 

Job Type and Contract Period

• The position is purely contractual.
• The contract for Ex-Servicemen is 1 year and for civilians 11 months.
• The contract can be renewed for another year, or until the age limit is reached.
• Renewal depends on performance and other conditions.
• Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen, widows of service personnel, and Veer Naris.

What You Will Do

• Medical Officer: Give medical and health care services at ECHS Polyclinic Shahpur.
• Lab Assistant: Do lab tests and support medical diagnosis.

Documents to Keep Ready

When applying for this job recruitment, candidates are required to collect the following set of documents: 

• Education certificates and mark sheets (10th, Matric, 10+2, Graduation, Post Graduation, Diploma or Course)
• Work experience certificates
• Medical fitness certificate (signed by CMO/SEMO)
• Character certificate (signed by CMO/SEMO)
•  Discharge book
• PPO
• Service records
• Passport-size colour photographs

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this job recruitment, make sure to follow the steps below precisely:

1. Download the application form from www.echs.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form two times (in duplicate) in the given format.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of your education and work experience papers, along with your discharge book, PPO, service records, and a passport-size colour photograph.
4. Send the application to OIC, Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Dharamsala, either in person or by post.
5. Make sure it reaches Station HQ Dharamsala by 12:00 noon on 24 October 2026.
6. The interview is scheduled for 30 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. Make sure to carry all your original papers and documents with you at the time of the interview.

Essential Guidelines

• Applications submitted after the cutoff time of noon on 24 October 2026 shall not be considered.
• Candidates shall not be entitled to TA/DA for attending the interview.
• Only those who fulfill the eligibility conditions shall be called for the interview.
• On the day of the interview, candidates must bring along all their original certificates and degrees as proof.

This job recruitment for ECHS Dharamsala is an excellent opportunity in the medical field, particularly for veterans and their dependents, to obtain temporary employment in the ECHS Polyclinic at Shahpur. Since the last date is 24 October 2026, you have only about one week left. If you are applying by post, send it early so it reaches by 12:00 noon on the last day. Keep your documents ready, check that you meet the experience criteria, and visit echs.gov.in for the complete notice and form.