ECHS Bhuj Officer-in-Charge & Driver Recruitment 2026

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Cell, Bhuj is hiring 2 staff — 1 Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic and 1 Driver — on a contractual basis at ECHS Polyclinic Bhuj, Kutch. If you are a Graduate with 5 years of healthcare or managerial experience, or hold a Class-I MT Driver qualification, you can apply. The last date to submit your application is 18 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,600 to Rs. 95,000 per month, and preference is given to Ex-Servicemen.

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic and Driver Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The ECHS Station HQ Cell, Bhuj (Kutch), under the Ministry of Defence, has issued an employment notice to fill 2 contractual posts at ECHS Polyclinic Bhuj — one Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic and one Driver. ECHS runs polyclinics across the country to provide healthcare to ex-servicemen and their families, and local polyclinics like the one in Bhuj hire their own contractual staff to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. The engagement here is for one year, renewable for an additional year until the candidate reaches the maximum age, subject to performance and other conditions. Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen for both posts, and the Officer-in-Charge post is 100% reserved for Ex-Servicemen Officers. If you are looking for a stable defence-sector job close to Bhuj (Kutch), this notice is worth applying to.

Vacancy Breakdown

Who Can Apply?

For Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic:

• Qualification: You need to be a Graduate from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of work experience in Health Care Institutions or in Managerial positions.
• This post is 100% reserved for Ex-Servicemen Officers, so only Ex-Servicemen Officers can apply for it.

For Driver:

• Qualification: You need to have passed 8th standard and hold a Class-I Motor Transport Driver qualification from the Armed Forces.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of driving experience, and you must possess a valid civil driving licence.

Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen for both posts, though the Driver post is also open to other qualified candidates.

Salary

• Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic: Fixed monthly pay of Rs. 95,000.
• Driver: Fixed monthly pay of Rs. 25,600.
• This is a fixed contractual pay and does not carry the usual government pay-scale allowances such as DA or HRA.

Application Fee

• All Categories: No application fee is charged for this contractual engagement.

Selection Process

Selection is done through:

1. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates, mark sheets, degree, work experience proof and discharge book to the interview for verification.
2. Interview: Held at Stn HQ, ECHS Cell, Bhuj on 21 August 2026 between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. You must report by 9:00 AM.

Note: The selected Officer-in-Charge must complete 10 days of unpaid on-the-job training (OJT) and get a certificate from the Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic before signing the contract. Only candidates who meet the qualification requirements should attend the interview.

How to Apply

1. Get the application format and full terms & conditions from echs.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form and attach self-attested photocopies of your educational qualification and work experience testimonials.
3. Submit your application in duplicate to OIC ECHS Cell, Stn HQ Bhuj by 18 August 2026.
4. Report for the interview at Stn HQ, ECHS Cell, Bhuj at 09:00 AM on 21 August 2026 with all original certificates, mark sheets, degree/diploma, discharge book, PPO, service records and two passport-size colour photographs.

No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview, and applications received after 18 August 2026, 2:00 PM will not be accepted. For additional details or clarification on the application form and pay, you can approach the concerned ECHS polyclinic near you, or contact Stn HQ (ECHS Cell) Bhuj directly — the full contact details are listed in the official notice.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Submit Application: 18 August 2026, 2:00 PM
• Interview Date: 21 August 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Officer-in-Charge Polyclinic

• Manage day-to-day operations of the ECHS Polyclinic
• Supervise medical and administrative staff at the polyclinic
• Maintain patient records, referral registers and medicine stock
• Coordinate with the ECHS Cell and empanelled hospitals for patient referrals

Driver

• Drive polyclinic vehicles safely for official duty and patient transport
• Maintain the vehicle's cleanliness, fuel logs and basic upkeep
• Follow traffic rules and report any vehicle issues promptly