ECHS Jamnagar/Rajkot Recruitment 2026 — Dental, Safaiwala & Driver Posts, Apply by 2 Sep

Verified from official source on 18 Aug 2026

ECHS Jamnagar/Rajkot Recruitment 2026 — Dental, Safaiwala & Driver Posts, Apply by 2 Sep

📍 GujaratEx-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Polyclinics — Jamnagar & Rajkot — Ministry of Defence, Govt. of IndiaDefence Jobs
Application Mode:Online + Offline
Total Posts
3
Minimum Qualification
10th Pass

Overview

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has released the Dental Hygienist/Assistant/Technician, Safaiwala, and Driver Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 vacancies across ECHS Polyclinics in Jamnagar and Rajkot, Gujarat. Is ECHS Jamnagar/Rajkot Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — offline applications are being accepted up to 2 September 2026. The 3 vacancies span Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant OR Dental Technician at ECHS Polyclinic Jamnagar (1), Safaiwala at ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot (1), and Driver at ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot (1). The Dental post requires a Diploma in Dental Hygienist/Class-1 ONDORA Course from the Armed Forces, or 10+2 with Science plus a two-year Diploma in Dental Hygienist/Dental Mechanic registered with the Central/State Government or Dental Council of India, carrying a salary of ₹36,500 per month and a maximum age of 56 years. The Safaiwala post requires basic literacy at ₹21,800 per month (max age 55), while the Driver post requires 8th Class plus a Class-I MT Driver qualification from the Armed Forces with a civil driving license, at ₹25,600 per month (max age 55). Selection proceeds through Application Screening, followed by an Interview, and finally Document Verification. Candidates must apply offline by downloading the application form from echs.gov.in, filling it out with accurate details, attaching self-attested copies of required documents, and sending the completed form via Speed Post or Registered Post to reach the respective ECHS Polyclinic before 2 September 2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment, and given the mix of technical (Dental) and support (Safaiwala, Driver) roles across two polyclinics, candidates should apply for the specific post and location matching their qualification.

Qualification

  • Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant OR Dental Technician: Diploma Holder in Dental Hygienist/Class-1 ONDORA Course (Armed Forces) OR 10+2 with Science + two years Diploma in Dental Hygienist/Dental Mechanic Course registered with Central/State Govt or Dental Council of India
  • Safaiwala: Literate
  • Driver: 8th Class / Class I MT Driver from Armed Forces, possesses a civil driving license

Age Limit

  • Dental Hygienist/Assistant/Technician: Maximum 56 years
  • Safaiwala: Maximum 55 years
  • Driver: Maximum 55 years

Eligibility

  • Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant OR Dental Technician: Diploma Holder in Dental Hygienist/Class-1 ONDORA Course (Armed Forces) OR 10+2 with Science + two years Diploma in Dental Hygienist/Dental Mechanic Course
  • Safaiwala: Literate
  • Driver: 8th Class + Class I MT Driver from Armed Forces + civil driving license

Important Dates

  1. Last Date to Apply

    02 Sept 2026

Application Fee

No application fee mentioned for any category for this recruitment.

Salary

  • Dental Hygienist/Assistant/Technician: ₹36,500 per month
  • Safaiwala: ₹21,800 per month
  • Driver: ₹25,600 per month

How to Apply

  1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
  2. Download the application form from the official website: www.echs.gov.in
  3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
  4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates
  5. Check all details carefully before submission
  6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed
  7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 2 September 2026
  8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference

Selection Process

  • Application Screening
  • Interview
  • Document Verification

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Dental Hygienist / Dental Assistant OR Dental Technician (ECHS Polyclinic Jamnagar)1
Safaiwala (ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot)1
Driver (ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot)1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSN/A
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is ECHS Dental Hygienist, Safaiwala and Driver Recruitment 2026?+
ECHS Dental Hygienist, Safaiwala and Driver Recruitment 2026 is a contractual hiring drive by the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme to fill 3 posts across ECHS Polyclinic Jamnagar and ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot in Gujarat, under the Ministry of Defence.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in this ECHS recruitment?+
A total of 3 vacancies are available: 1 Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant OR Dental Technician at ECHS Polyclinic Jamnagar, 1 Safaiwala at ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot, and 1 Driver at ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for ECHS Jamnagar/Rajkot Recruitment 2026?+
The last date for receipt of the offline application for this ECHS recruitment is 2 September 2026. Candidates must ensure their applications reach the respective polyclinic before this date.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for the ECHS Dental Hygienist post?+
Candidates need a Diploma Holder in Dental Hygienist/Class-1 ONDORA Course from the Armed Forces, or 10+2 with Science plus a two-year Diploma in Dental Hygienist/Dental Mechanic registered with the Dental Council of India.
Q5. What is the age limit for ECHS Jamnagar/Rajkot Recruitment 2026?+
The maximum age limit varies by post: 56 years for Dental Hygienist/Assistant/Technician, and 55 years each for Safaiwala and Driver posts under this ECHS recruitment.
Q6. What is the application mode for ECHS Dental Hygienist, Safaiwala and Driver posts?+
The application mode is Offline — candidates must download the form from echs.gov.in, fill it out, and send it via Speed Post or Registered Post to the respective ECHS Polyclinic before the closing date.
Q7. What is the salary for the ECHS Driver post at Rajkot?+
The Driver post at ECHS Polyclinic Rajkot carries a salary of ₹25,600 per month, while the Dental post at Jamnagar carries ₹36,500 and the Safaiwala post at Rajkot carries ₹21,800 per month.
Q8. What is the required qualification for the ECHS Driver post?+
Candidates need an 8th Class education along with a Class-I MT Driver qualification from the Armed Forces and a valid civil driving license to be eligible for the ECHS Driver post at Rajkot.
Q9. Is there any application fee for ECHS Jamnagar/Rajkot Recruitment 2026?+
No, there is no application fee mentioned for any category for this ECHS recruitment. Candidates only need to submit the offline application with required documents.
Q10. What is the selection process for ECHS Dental Hygienist, Safaiwala and Driver posts?+
The selection process for this ECHS recruitment includes Application Screening, followed by an Interview, and finally Document Verification to confirm eligibility for the applied post.
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