ECHS INS Hamla Staff Recruitment 2026 — 3 Vacancies

ECHS Station Headquarters, INS Hamla is hiring an Officer-in-Charge, Pharmacist and Laboratory Technician for ECHS Polyclinic COD Kandivali in Mumbai. There is 1 opening for each role, making 3 contractual vacancies. Fixed monthly pay is Rs. 95,000 for Officer-in-Charge and Rs. 36,500 for each technical role. Submit 2 hard copies of the prescribed application with supporting documents by 5:00 PM on 10 September 2026.

ECHS INS Hamla Recruitment 2026

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme works under the Ministry of Defence and provides healthcare support through its polyclinics. These engagements are initially for 1 year and may be renewed for another year, or until the selected person reaches the maximum prescribed age, subject to performance and the Scheme’s conditions. ECHS states that preference will be given to ex-servicemen, and the notice earmarks the stated share of each vacancy for ESM.

Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment covers 3 posts at ECHS Polyclinic COD Kandivali. Qualifications, experience and age differ by role, so apply only after checking the section for your chosen appointment.

Who Can Apply?

Officer-in-Charge

• Education: A graduate degree.
• Experience: At least 5 years of work in healthcare institutions or managerial positions.
• Desirable: Additional managerial qualifications, more than 10 years of experience and computer qualifications.

Pharmacist

• Route 1: B.Pharmacy from a recognised institute.
• Route 2: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, plus an approved Diploma in Pharmacy from a Pharmacy Council of India-recognised institute and registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
• Experience: At least 3 years. A diploma or course in a pharmacy specialty is desirable.

Laboratory Technician

• Route 1: B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Route 2: Matriculation, Higher Secondary or Class 12 with Science from a recognised institution or board, plus a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognised institution.
• Experience: At least 3 years as a Lab Assistant in a medical laboratory.

ECHS refers applicants to the ECHS Compendium 2022 for detailed conditions. Attach clear self-attested proof of every education and experience claim because an unsupported application will be rejected.

Age Limit

• Officer-in-Charge: Up to 65 years.
• Pharmacist: Up to 58 years.
• Laboratory Technician: Up to 58 years.

The notice links engagement to the prescribed maximum age and satisfactory performance. Check your age against the application closing date of 10 September 2026.

Salary

• Officer-in-Charge: Fixed pay of Rs. 95,000 per month.
• Pharmacist: Fixed pay of Rs. 36,500 per month.
• Laboratory Technician: Fixed pay of Rs. 36,500 per month.

These figures are the fixed monthly amounts stated in the employment notice. The notice does not list a separate pay scale or additional allowance schedule for these contractual appointments.

Selection Process

1. Application screening: ECHS will check the prescribed form, age, qualifications, experience, medical-fitness proof and supporting certificates.
2. Shortlisting: Only applicants who meet the stated qualitative requirements will be informed by telephone and email.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants must report at INS Hamla at 9:00 AM on 23 September 2026; interviews are scheduled between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
4. Original-document check: Bring all original certificates and records listed in the notice for verification.
5. Contract engagement: Final engagement remains subject to the ECHS terms, medical fitness and document verification.

There is no written examination in this notice. ECHS will not pay TA or DA for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the prescribed ECHS application form for your chosen post.
2. Prepare 2 hard copies of the application.
3. Attach self-attested copies of education certificates, work-experience proof and the medical-fitness certificate. Include every document needed to establish the stated qualification.
4. Send the package by Speed Post or courier to Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell), INS Hamla, Marve Road, Malad (West), Mumbai – 400095.
5. Make sure it reaches the office by 5:00 PM on 10 September 2026. A late or unsupported form will not be accepted.
6. If shortlisted, carry original Class 10, Class 12, graduation or postgraduate, diploma and experience records, along with discharge book, PPO, service records and 4 passport-size photographs to the interview.

You may contact the ECHS Cell at the telephone number or email printed in the official notice for a clarification, but the application itself is offline.

Important Dates

• Last date and time for receipt: 10 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
• Interview reporting: 23 September 2026 at 9:00 AM.
• Interview window: 23 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Contract period: Initially 1 year, renewable for another 1 year subject to the stated conditions.

Plan for courier or postal transit and keep a copy of the complete application and dispatch receipt. ECHS will not accept a form received after the closing time.

• Coordinate daily administration and healthcare operations of the polyclinic as Officer-in-Charge
• Supervise staff, records, patient services and institutional workflows within the assigned role
• Dispense medicines accurately and maintain pharmacy stock and issue records as Pharmacist
• Check prescriptions, storage conditions and medicine-handling procedures carefully
• Collect, process and test laboratory samples using approved methods as Laboratory Technician
• Maintain laboratory equipment, registers, quality controls and safe biomedical practices
• Protect patient confidentiality and follow ECHS clinical and administrative procedures
• Support inspections, reporting and other duties assigned by the Station Headquarters or polyclinic