ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026: Medical Officer, Dental Officer, Nursing Assistant and 7 More Posts
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell), Leh, under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 10 contractual posts, one vacancy each. They run from Medical Officer and Dental Officer at Rs 95,000 a month down to Chowkidar, Female Attendant and Safaiwala at Rs 21,800. If you want a health-sector job in Ladakh, the spread of posts means there is an entry point for a doctor, a nurse, a clerk or a literate candidate with experience.
This is an offline recruitment. There is no online form, and the last date for receipt of your application at Leh is 20 November 2026. Seats are split between Ex-Servicemen and Civilians, so your category matters before anything else. This guide on GovtJobsAlert.in sets out each post, the qualification and experience asked for, the pay, the conditions that can end your candidature, and how to post your papers correctly.
Key Highlights of ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | ECHS Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Leh, Ministry of Defence |
| Total Vacancies | 10 (one per post) |
| Nature of Job | Contractual, one year (Ex-Servicemen) or 11 months (Civilians) |
| Job Location | Leh, Ladakh |
| Application Mode | Offline, in duplicate |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Interview | Third week of December 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026?
The split between Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Civilians is by percentage and differs between the doctors and the rest. The notice does not give seat numbers for each group, so none are shown here.
| Post | Reservation (ESM / Civilian) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 60% / 40% | 1 |
| Dental Officer | 60% / 40% | 1 |
| Nursing Assistant (General) | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Pharmacist | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Lab Technician | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Dental Assistant | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Clerk | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Chowkidar | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Female Attendant | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Safaiwala | 70% / 30% | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
With a single vacancy per post, the notice does not say how these percentages apply to one seat. Apply for the post that matches both your qualification and your years of experience, because every post asks for experience on top of the qualification.
What is the Eligibility for ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026?
Every post carries a minimum experience requirement, shown in the table together with the qualification. Candidates from the Armed Forces can offer the matching service course or trade in place of the civil qualification where the notice says so. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs, the Clerk post is the one that suits you.
| Post | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | MBBS, minimum 5 years after internship; additional qualification in Medicine or Surgery is preferable |
| Dental Officer | BDS, minimum 5 years of work experience |
| Nursing Assistant (General) | G.N.M. Diploma or Class-I Nursing Assistant Course (Armed Forces), minimum 5 years |
| Pharmacist | B.Pharmacy, or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and an approved Diploma in Pharmacy from an institute recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India, registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act 1948; minimum 3 years |
| Lab Technician | B.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology) with 3 years as a Lab Assistant in a Medical Lab, or Matriculation / 10+2 with science plus a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology, with 3 years as Medical Lab Assistant |
| Dental Assistant | Diploma in Dental Hygiene, or Class-I DH / DORA Course (Armed Forces), minimum 5 years |
| Clerk | Graduate, or Class-I Clerical Trade (Armed Forces), minimum 5 years |
| Chowkidar | Class 8th pass, or GD Trade for Armed Forces personnel |
| Female Attendant | Literate, minimum 5 years in Civil or Army health institutions |
| Safaiwala | Literate, minimum 5 years of work experience |
The notice says plainly that only candidates who meet the qualitative requirements should apply, so check the experience clause for your post before you send anything. Medical and nursing applicants can also browse more medical and healthcare government jobs for fallback options.
Age Limit
The notification prints no minimum age, no maximum age for entry and no category relaxation for any post, and it gives no cut-off date for counting age. The only age figure is that an engagement can be renewed until the candidate reaches the maximum age of 65 years. If you are close to that figure, ask the ECHS Cell what it means for you before applying, because the notice leaves that question open.
What is the Salary for ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026?
All posts are paid a fixed monthly remuneration rather than a pay level. No other allowance is named in the notice.
| Post | Fixed Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer, Dental Officer | Rs 95,000 |
| Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, Dental Assistant | Rs 36,500 |
| Clerk | Rs 29,200 |
| Chowkidar, Female Attendant, Safaiwala | Rs 21,800 |
The scan is of low resolution, so confirm the figure for your post against the printed notice before you decide. The engagement is for one year for Ex-Servicemen and 11 months for Civilians, renewable for a further year or 11 months, subject to performance and the conditions for each post. That means this is a fixed-term arrangement, so weigh the pay against the length of the contract.
What is the Selection Process for ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Interview | Third week of December 2026; exact date, timing and venue sent by phone, SMS or e-mail |
| Document check | Originals brought to the interview |
The notice describes an interview and a document check and names no other stage. Candidates are asked to report physically; out-station candidates have the option of giving the interview by video call. Bring all original certificates, mark sheets, degree or diploma, course and work experience documents, and passport-size colour photographs. Keep your phone and e-mail address correct on the form, since the interview call comes only that way.
How to Apply for ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026 Offline?
This is an offline process, so nothing is submitted on a website. The application format, terms and conditions are published on the official ECHS website (see Essential Links).
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form and terms from the official ECHS website |
| 2 | Fill it in the prescribed format and prepare it in duplicate |
| 3 | Attach self-attested photocopies of testimonials for your qualification and work experience |
| 4 | Add the mandatory affidavit or undertaking described below |
| 5 | Send it to the OIC, ECHS Cell, Station Headquarters, Leh, so that it reaches by 20 November 2026 |
The notice mentions no application fee, and the form on the official website should confirm whether anything is payable. Post early, because the date is for receipt, not for posting. Use a trackable courier or registered post. Keep a complete photocopy of the application, the affidavit and every attachment for your own records, because you will need the same set at the interview. If your envelope reaches Leh late, it is not considered.
What are the Important Dates for ECHS Leh Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of application | 20 November 2026 |
| Interview | Third week of December 2026 |
The notice gives no advertisement number, opening date or notification date. Treat 20 November 2026 as a firm cut-off and plan your courier time around it.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late application | An application received after 20 November 2026 will not be accepted |
| Affidavit | Every applicant must give an affidavit stating whether they are or are not currently receiving any resettlement facility or benefit under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DoESW) or DGR |
| Future benefit | If selected, you must not receive any such benefit at the same time as the ECHS contractual appointment |
| Misrepresentation | Any misrepresentation of facts makes the appointment liable to immediate termination, without prejudice to any other action |
| Travel | No Travelling Allowance or Dearness Allowance is admissible for attending the interview |
| Qualification | Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirements should apply |
The affidavit is the clause most likely to trip up an Ex-Serviceman who is already drawing a resettlement benefit, so read the wording on the form with care. A candidate who is receiving one has to choose between the two arrangements. Do not sign the affidavit unless it is true on the day you sign it, because a false statement is exactly what the termination clause is written for.
ECHS Leh Essential Links 2026
- Download ECHS Leh Employment Notice 2026 PDF
- Visit ECHS Leh Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Ladakh Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold the right qualification and experience, this is a worthwhile contract in a hard-to-staff region, and with only one seat per post, a complete and correctly documented application is your best advantage. Send your papers well ahead of 20 November 2026, keep copies of everything, and watch for the interview call in December. For more openings in the region, see Ladakh government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.