ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026: Medical Officer, Pharmacist, Dental Hygienist & Other Posts – Eligibility and How to Apply
Looking for a health-sector job in Karnataka, close to home? The ECHS Cell, Bangalore (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, Ministry of Defence) has invited applications for 35 contractual vacancies. The posts include Medical Officer, Pharmacist, Dental Hygienist and ten more, from doctors to a Safaiwala, at six ECHS polyclinics. Pay is a fixed ₹21,800 to ₹95,000 a month, and this is a great chance for experienced candidates, especially ex-servicemen. The jobs are on a one-year contract, so read the contract line in the highlights table before you decide. Do check the experience each post asks for.
There is no online form here. You must send your application on paper so that it reaches the Station Cell in Bangalore by 2 November 2026, 2:00 PM. Shortlisted candidates are called on 10 and 11 November 2026. Read the post-wise tables below carefully, because qualification, age and selection mode change from post to post. This article covers vacancies, eligibility, age, salary, selection, the postal address and the documents to carry. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on Defence jobs.
Key Highlights of ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ECHS Cell, Station HQ Bangalore (Ministry of Defence) |
| Total Vacancies | 35 |
| Posts | Thirteen different posts, from Medical Officer to Safaiwala |
| Type of Job | Contractual, one year, renewable for one more year |
| Contract Period wef 01/04/2027 Onwards | Subject to manning documents for FY 2027-2028 |
| Job Location | Madikeri, BRV Bangalore, Mangalore, Shimoga, Virajpet, Bangalore Whitefield |
| Last Date | 2 November 2026 (2:00 PM) |
How Many Vacancies are there in ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
The notice prints a polyclinic-wise split for every post, and no town has two seats per post. Check the row for your own post and your own town before you apply. Polyclinic names are printed exactly as in the notice, so use the same spelling on your form.
| Post | Polyclinic-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | Madikeri 1, BRV Bangalore 1, Virajpet 1, Bangalore Whitefield 1 | 4 |
| Dental Officer | BRV Bangalore 1 | 1 |
| Lab Assistant | Madikeri 1, Mangalore 1, Bangalore Whitefield 1 | 3 |
| Lab Tech | Mangalore 1 | 1 |
| Pharmacist | Madikeri 1, BRV Bangalore 1, Mangalore 1, Shimoga 1, Virajpet 1 | 5 |
| Nursing Assistant | Mangalore 1 | 1 |
| Dental Hygienist | Madikeri 1, Mangalore 1, Shimoga 1, Virajpet 1 | 4 |
| Clerk/DEO | Mangalore 1, Shimoga 1, Bangalore Whitefield 1 | 3 |
| Driver | Mangalore 1, Virajpet 1 | 2 |
| Chowkidar | Mangalore 1, Virajpet 1 | 2 |
| Female Attendant | BRV Bangalore 1, Virajpet 1, Bangalore Whitefield 1 | 3 |
| Peon | Madikeri 1, Bangalore Whitefield 1 | 2 |
| Safaiwala | Madikeri 1, Mangalore 1, Virajpet 1, Bangalore Whitefield 1 | 4 |
No grand total is printed in the notice. The 35 here is the sum of the vacancy column. No UR, OBC, SC or ST split is given.
What is the Eligibility for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
Almost every post asks for work experience along with the qualification, and the number of years is different for different posts. Mark that first. A candidate with the right degree but fewer years of experience should not send an application, because the experience is part of the eligibility itself. Where the notice writes “(ESM)” next to a course or trade, that route is meant for ex-servicemen.
| Post | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | MBBS, minimum 3 years after internship (extra qualification in medicine or surgery preferred) |
| Dental Officer | BDS, minimum 3 years work experience |
| Lab Assistant | DMLT or Class I Lab Tech Course (ESM), minimum 5 years work experience in a lab |
| Lab Tech | BSc (MLT) or DMLT from a recognised institution, minimum 3 years as Lab Assistant in a medical lab |
| Pharmacist | B Pharmacy or Diploma in Pharmacy, registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948, minimum 3 years |
| Nursing Assistant | GNM Diploma or Class I NAC (ESM), minimum 5 years experience |
| Dental Hygienist | Diploma in DH, or Class I DH, or DORA Course (Armed Forces), minimum 5 years in a dental laboratory |
| Clerk/DEO | Graduate or Class I Clk Trade (ESM), computer qualifications, minimum 5 years experience |
| Driver | Class 8th or Class I MT Driver (ESM), civil driving licence, minimum 5 years as driver |
| Chowkidar | Class 8th or GD Trade (ESM) |
| Female Attendant | Literate, minimum 5 years in a civil or Army health institution |
| Peon | Class 8th or GD Trade (ESM), minimum 5 years service |
| Safaiwala | Literate, minimum 5 years service |
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Age Limit and ESM Reservation
| Post | Maximum Age | Seats Reserved for ESM |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 66 years | 60% |
| Dental Officer | 63 years | 60% |
| Lab Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacist, Nursing Assistant, Dental Hygienist | 56 years | 70% |
| Clerk/DEO, Driver, Chowkidar, Female Attendant, Peon, Safaiwala | 53 years | 70% |
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The notice does not give an “as on” date for age and does not mention any age relaxation. Because no cut-off date is printed, ask the Station Cell which date they count your age on before you post the form. Do not assume the usual relaxation for reserved categories applies here. Preference goes to ex-servicemen and widows of service personnel, including war widows (Veer Nari), within the ambit of Government instructions.
What is the Salary for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
Pay is a fixed monthly remuneration, not a pay-level scale. That means there is no pay commission level or grade pay to look up for these posts. The amount in the table is what the notice prints against each post.
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer, Dental Officer | ₹95,000 |
| Lab Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacist, Nursing Assistant, Dental Hygienist | ₹36,500 |
| Clerk/DEO | ₹29,200 |
| Driver | ₹25,600 |
| Chowkidar, Female Attendant, Peon, Safaiwala | ₹21,800 |
The notice says no TA/DA claim is admissible for attending the interview or test, so plan your travel to Bangalore at your own cost. For terms and conditions and remuneration details, contact the ECHS polyclinic concerned.
What is the Selection Process for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
Only shortlisted candidates will be called. The mode depends on the post, shown by a symbol in the notice.
| Post | Selection Mode |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer, Chowkidar, Female Attendant, Peon, Safaiwala | Interview only |
| Dental Officer, Lab Assistant, Lab Tech, Pharmacist, Nursing Assistant, Dental Hygienist | Written Test and Interview |
| Clerk/DEO, Driver | Written, Interview and Practical Test |
The interview and tests are on 10 and 11 November 2026, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, at Station Cell, Cubbon Road, Bangalore. The notice does not give a syllabus, marks or pattern for the written or practical test, so prepare from your own trade or subject. For Clerk/DEO and Driver, all three stages apply, so practise your computer work or driving as the post needs. For the medical and para-medical posts, revise the basics of your own field, since your years of work experience will also be checked at the interview with your original documents.
How to Apply for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
This is an offline application. Do not look for an “Apply Online” button, because the notice names none. Keep the form neat and complete, and make a photocopy of everything you post for your own record.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get the application form in the prescribed format. The notice says to contact the concerned ECHS polyclinic or see the ECHS website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill the form carefully for the post you want |
| 3 | Attach self-attested photocopies of your testimonials for educational qualifications and work experience |
| 4 | Send it to OIC ECHS Cell, Station Cell, Cubbon Road, Bangalore – 560001 |
| 5 | Make sure it reaches by 2 November 2026, 2:00 PM. Any application received after that time will not be accepted |
Do not post it on the last day. Send it a few days early so that it is not rejected for reaching late. For questions, the notice also gives the e-mail ID echscellbangalore@gmail.com. If you are called, carry original certificates and mark sheets (10th/Matric, 10+2, graduation or post-graduation, diploma or course), work experience proof, discharge book, PPO, service records and two passport-size colour photographs.
What are the Important Dates for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to receive application | 2 November 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Interview and Written/Practical Test | 10 and 11 November 2026 |
| Contract period wef 01/04/2027 onwards | Subject to manning documents for FY 2027-2028 |
Conditions Every ECHS Bangalore Candidate Must Know
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late applications | An application received after 2 November 2026, 2:00 PM will not be accepted |
| Format | Applications must be in the prescribed format, with self-attested photocopies of testimonials |
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview and tests |
| Originals | Bring all original certificates, mark sheets and photographs on the day |
| Contract | One year, renewable for one more year subject to performance, and from 01/04/2027 subject to manning documents |
| Travel | No TA/DA claim is admissible |
Is there any Application Fee for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee. Do not send any payment unless the concerned polyclinic or Station Cell tells you to in writing.
Essential Links for ECHS Bangalore Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ECHS Bangalore Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Karnataka Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the experience and live near Madikeri, Mangalore, Shimoga, Virajpet or Bangalore, do not wait. Collect your documents this week and make sure your application reaches by 2 November 2026, 2:00 PM. Check more Karnataka government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update.