ECHS Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 14 Medical Officers, Pharmacist & More Posts
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Visakhapatnam invites offline applications for 14 contractual posts including Medical Officers, Medical Specialists, Pharmacist, Dental Assistant/Technician/Hygienist, Driver & Peon.
Last Date to receive applications: 12-12-2025. Official Website: echs.gov.in.
ECHS Visakhapatnam Contractual Employees Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization Name |
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Visakhapatnam |
| Post Name | Medical Officer, Medical Specialist, Pharmacist, Dental Assistant/Technician/Hygienist, Driver, Peon (contractual) |
| No of Posts | 14 |
| Salary | Rs. 21,800 to Rs. 1,30,000 per month (post-wise) |
| Qualification | Post-specific (MBBS/MD/MS/DNB, B.Pharm/D.Pharm, Dental H/T/A diploma, Class 8th + Armed Forces trade where applicable) |
| Age Limit | Post-wise (Employment/Contractual): 53–70 years depending on post |
| Application End Date | 12-12-2025 (must reach Station HQ ECHS Cell Visakhapatnam) |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post / Hand) to OIC, Station HQs (ECHS Cell), Nausena Baugh, PO – Gandhigram, Visakhapatnam – 530005 |
| Official Website | echs.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post | No. of Posts | Location | Pay (Approx.) |
| Medical Officer | 05 | RC ECHS (V) – 01, VSKP-1 – 02, SKLM – 01, KKD – 01 | Rs. 95,000/- |
| Medical Specialist | 02 | VSKP-1 – 01, VZM – 01 | Rs. 1,30,000/- |
| Pharmacist | 01 | VSKP-1 – 01 | Rs. 36,500/- |
| Dental Assistant/Technician/Hygienist (Dental A/T/H) | 04 | VSKP-1 – 01, SKLM – 01, KKD – 01, VZM – 01 | Rs. 36,500/- |
| Driver | 01 | KKD – 01 | Rs. 25,600/- |
| Peon | 01 | VSKP-1 – 01 | Rs. 21,800/- |
Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
- Medical Officer: MBBS with minimum 3 years’ experience after internship; additional/desired qualifications in Medicine/Surgery as per notification.
- Medical Specialist: MD/MS/DNB in concerned speciality with minimum 3 years post-PG experience.
- Pharmacist: B.Pharm or approved Diploma in Pharmacy from PCI recognized institute, registered under Pharmacy Act, with minimum 3 years’ experience.
- Dental A/T/H: Diploma in Dental H/T/A or Class I Dental H/T/A DORA Course (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience in dental lab/clinic.
- Driver: Class 8th or Class I MT Driver (Armed Forces) with civilian driving licence and minimum 5 years’ driving experience.
- Peon: Class 8th, GD trade (Armed Forces) with minimum 5 years’ experience and basic computer knowledge.
- Preference to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) wherever applicable; candidates must meet qualitative requirements for each post.
Age Limit (as on closing date)
- Medical Officer: Max 66 yrs (Employment) / 68 yrs (Contractual)
- Medical Specialist: Max 68 yrs (Employment) / 70 yrs (Contractual)
- Pharmacist & Dental A/T/H: Max 56 yrs (Employment) / 58 yrs (Contractual)
- Driver & Peon: Max 53 yrs (Employment) / 55 yrs (Contractual)
Salary / Pay Scale (Post-wise)
- Medical Officer – Rs. 95,000/- per month
- Medical Specialist – Rs. 1,30,000/- per month
- Pharmacist – Rs. 36,500/- per month
- Dental Assistant/Technician/Hygienist – Rs. 36,500/- per month
- Driver – Rs. 25,600/- per month
- Peon – Rs. 21,800/- per month
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release / Updated | 05-12-2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 12-12-2025 (applications must reach OIC, Stn HQs (ECHS Cell), Visakhapatnam) |
| Interview Date & Venue | Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates via Telephone / E-mail / SMS |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on application & eligibility
- Interview of shortlisted candidates (dates intimated later)
- Document verification at time of interview
- Final selection & medical examination
- No TA/DA payable for attending interview
How to Apply (Offline)
- Download the application form from the ECHS website: echs.gov.in.
- Fill the application form carefully and attach self-attested photocopies of testimonials supporting educational qualifications, experience, registration (if any), PPO/discharge book (for ESM), PAN, Aadhaar, etc.
- Send the complete application (along with required enclosures) to:
OIC, Station HQs (ECHS Cell), Nausena Baugh, PO – Gandhigram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 530005
- Applications received after 12-12-2025 will not be accepted.
Instructions & Terms
- Engagement is purely contractual for one year, renewable subject to performance and up to maximum permissible age.
- Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen as per norms.
- Candidates must produce original certificates at the time of interview.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Station HQ (ECHS Cell) Visakhapatnam reserves the right to cancel/postpone the recruitment without assigning any reason.
- For detailed terms, remuneration break-up and application format refer official notification.
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