ECHS Ahmedabad Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

ECHS Ahmedabad has released notification for 6 contractual posts including Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Female Attendant, Peon, Housekeeper, and Chowkidar at ECHS Polyclinics in Gujarat. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 8th class pass to B.Pharma can apply offline. Last date to submit your application is 04 April 2026, with a walk-in interview on 07 April 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 21,800 to Rs. 36,500 per month.

ECHS Ahmedabad Polyclinic Recruitment 2026 - 6 Posts

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), operating under the Ministry of Defence, is hiring contractual staff for its polyclinics in the Ahmedabad region of Gujarat. These positions are for one year and can be renewed based on your performance. Ex-Servicemen will get preference during the selection process. If you have a medical, paramedical, or general support background, this is a solid opportunity to serve in a defense healthcare setup.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Para Medical Posts (Nursing Assistant and Pharmacist):

• Nursing Assistant: You need a GNM or Diploma in Nursing, or a Class-I Nursing Assistant Course from the Armed Forces. At least 5 years of work experience is required.
• Pharmacist: You should have a B.Pharma degree, or 10+2 with Science stream along with a Diploma in Pharmacy. At least 3 years of work experience is needed.

Non-Medical Posts:

• Female Attendant: You should be literate with at least 5 years of experience in civil or Army Health Institutions.
• Peon: You need to have passed 8th class or hold a GD trade certificate from the Armed Forces. At least 5 years of work experience is required.
• Housekeeper: You should be literate with at least 5 years of work experience.
• Chowkidar: You need to have passed 8th class or hold a GD trade certificate from the Armed Forces.

Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen across all posts.

Age Limit

• Maximum age is subject to performance and other conditions as mentioned against each post in the notification.
• The contract is for one year, renewable until the candidate reaches the maximum age limit.

Salary

• Nursing Assistant: Rs. 36,500 per month (fixed)
• Pharmacist: Rs. 36,500 per month (fixed)
• Female Attendant: Rs. 21,800 per month (fixed)
• Peon: Rs. 21,800 per month (fixed)
• Housekeeper: Rs. 21,800 per month (fixed)
• Chowkidar: Rs. 21,800 per month (fixed)

These are fixed monthly salaries for contractual appointments. No additional allowances have been mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
• You can apply without paying any fee.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. On the Job Training (OJT): Para Medical staff (Nursing Assistant and Pharmacist) will need to complete 10 days of unpaid OJT and get a certificate from the Officer-in-Charge of the Polyclinic before signing the contract.
2. Interview: All eligible candidates will be called for a walk-in interview on 07 April 2026. You must bring all your original certificates, mark sheets, experience documents, discharge book, PPO, service records, and 2 passport-size colour photographs.

No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the ECHS official website at www.echs.gov.in and download the application form.
2. Fill in the application form carefully with all correct details.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of your educational certificates, work experience documents, and identity proof.
4. Submit the completed application form in duplicate along with all supporting documents to the address mentioned in the notification.
5. Make sure your application reaches before 04 April 2026.
6. Attend the walk-in interview on 07 April 2026 at the designated venue in Bhuj (Kutch), Gujarat.

Important Dates

• Notification Published: March 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 04 April 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 07 April 2026

• Assist doctors and medical officers in providing healthcare services at the ECHS Polyclinic
• Handle patient care, wound dressing, and administer medicines as directed (Nursing Assistant)
• Manage pharmacy operations including dispensing medicines and maintaining drug inventory (Pharmacist)
• Keep the polyclinic premises clean and well-maintained (Housekeeper/Peon)
• Guard the polyclinic premises and ensure security during duty hours (Chowkidar)
• Maintain proper records, registers, and files as required by the polyclinic
• Follow all rules and guidelines set by ECHS and the Ministry of Defence
• Report to the Officer-in-Charge and support smooth daily operations of the polyclinic