ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026: OIC ECHS Polyclinic, Medical Officer, Dental Hygienist & Driver – 7 Vacancies
Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Kasauli, under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 7 contractual posts in the ECHS Polyclinics at Solan, Bilaspur and Ghumarwin in Himachal Pradesh. The posts are OIC ECHS Polyclinic, Medical Officer, Dental Hygienist and Driver, with fixed remuneration from ₹25,600 to ₹95,000. If you are an ex-serviceman or a health worker living near these towns, read on.
This is an offline recruitment. There is no online form, and your hard copy must reach Kasauli by 2 November 2026, 4 PM. The date is very close, so check your post below first. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more defence and ex-servicemen jobs and updates like this one.
What Are the Key Highlights of ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026?
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) gives medical care to ex-servicemen and their families through polyclinics. This notice is from its Kasauli station cell, and it fills posts on contract at three polyclinics.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ECHS, Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Kasauli, Ministry of Defence |
| Posts | OIC ECHS Polyclinic, Medical Officer, Dental Hygienist, Driver |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Job Location | ECHS Polyclinics at Solan, Bilaspur and Ghumarwin (Himachal Pradesh) |
| Type of Job | Contractual: 1 year for ESM, 11 months for civilian candidates |
| Mode of Application | Offline, hard copy in triplicate |
| Last Date | 2 November 2026, by 4 PM |
| Advertisement Number | Not mentioned in the notice |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026?
Reservation here is a percentage between ex-servicemen (ESM) and civilians, and it changes from post to post. The notice does not give category-wise (SC/ST/OBC) seat numbers, so none are shown here.
| Post | Reservation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| OIC ECHS Polyclinic | 100% ESM, no civilian seat | 3 |
| Medical Officer | 60% ESM / 40% Civilian | 2 |
| Dental Hygienist | 70% ESM / 30% Civilian | 1 |
| Driver | 70% ESM / 30% Civilian | 1 |
| Post | Polyclinic | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| OIC ECHS Polyclinic | Solan, Bilaspur, Ghumarwin | 1 each |
| Medical Officer | Bilaspur, Ghumarwin | 1 each |
| Dental Hygienist | Ghumarwin | 1 |
| Driver | Solan | 1 |
Important: the OIC ECHS Polyclinic post is 100% reserved for Ex-Servicemen. A civilian candidate has no seat in that post. The notice also says preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen, Veer Naris and Widows of Service Personnel.
What Is the Eligibility for ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| OIC ECHS Polyclinic | Graduate |
| Medical Officer | MBBS |
| Dental Hygienist | Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Class-I DH DORA Course (Armed Forces) |
| Driver | Education: Class 8 / Class 1 MT Driver (Armed Forces) / should possess a civil driving licence (as printed in the notice) |
For Medical Officer and Dental Hygienist, valid registration with the Himachal Pradesh State Medical / Para Medical Council is mandatory. The notice names this for medical and para-medical staff, so keep your registration certificate ready. Graduates can also browse more graduate government jobs while they wait.
The notice also says that only candidates meeting the qualitative requirements may apply. So do not send an application just to try your luck. If your qualification is short, your hard copy will not help you.
Age Limit
The notice says engagement is on contract “till attaining the maximum age”, but it does not print any age figure, nor any age relaxation. Read the terms and conditions on the official ECHS website before you apply, because the detail may be there.
What Is the Salary for ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Fixed Remuneration |
|---|---|
| OIC ECHS Polyclinic | ₹95,000 |
| Medical Officer | ₹95,000 |
| Dental Hygienist | ₹36,500 |
| Driver | ₹25,600 |
These are fixed amounts. The notice does not say if they are per month or list any allowance, so check the terms on the official website. One thing to plan for: Medical Officer selectees must complete 10 days of On Job Training (OJT), and that period is unpaid.
What Is the Selection Process for ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application | Hard copy with self-attested photocopies of educational and work-experience certificates |
| Interview | Tentative date 20 November 2026, report at Stn HQ Kasauli by 9:00 am |
| Confirmation | Given to accepted candidates by email and/or by phone |
The notice names an interview as the stage. It does not describe any other test, so watch the official website for any change.
Bring the originals to the interview: 10th/matric, 10+2 and graduation or post-graduation certificates and mark sheets, diploma or course certificates, work-experience proof, discharge book, PPO and service records, and 2 passport-size colour photographs. Ex-servicemen will need their service papers, so keep them together in one folder the night before.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
Many candidates lose their chance on small conditions like these. Read each line once.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late application | Any application received after 4 PM on 2 November 2026 will not be accepted |
| Triplicate copies | The hard copy must be sent in triplicate, in the format given on the official website |
| Council registration | Valid Himachal Pradesh Medical / Para Medical Council registration is mandatory for medical and para-medical staff |
| Unpaid OJT | Selected Medical Officers must do 10 days of OJT, which is unpaid, and get a certificate from the OIC Polyclinic before signing the contract |
| Travel cost | No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview |
| Qualification | Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirements may apply |
What Are the Important Dates for ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | Not mentioned |
| Last date to receive application | 2 November 2026 (by 4 PM) |
| Interview (tentative) | 20 November 2026 |
Application Fee
The notice mentions no application fee. Do not send any payment with your form unless the official terms say so.
How to Apply for ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026 Offline?
- Visit the official ECHS website (link in Essential Links below) and download the application format and the terms and conditions.
- Fill the form in the same format, for the post and polyclinic you want.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of your educational qualification and work-experience certificates.
- Make three copies (triplicate) of the full application.
- Send the set to OIC Stn HQ (ECHS Cell) Kasauli so that it reaches by 4 PM on 2 November 2026.
- Wait for the confirmation by email or phone, and then reach Kasauli by 9:00 am on the interview day with all originals.
The notice does not give a fee or a postal PIN code, so confirm the full address on the official website before you post anything. Because the date is close, a speed post or hand delivery is safer than a normal letter. Medical and para-medical candidates should also remember that registration is mandatory.
ECHS Kasauli Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ECHS Kasauli Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Himachal Pradesh Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are an ex-serviceman, a doctor, a dental hygienist or a driver living near Solan, Bilaspur or Ghumarwin, this is a good contract opening close to home. Finish your form today, post it early, and keep your originals ready for 20 November. See more Himachal Pradesh government jobs and medical openings on GovtJobsAlert.in, and good luck!