ECHS Ludhiana Medical & Non-Medical Staff Recruitment 2026 — 33 Posts, Apply Offline by 14 Aug (Punjab)

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station HQ Ludhiana, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a recruitment notification for 33 contractual Medical, Para-Medical and Non-Medical posts for its Polyclinics in Ludhiana, Jagraon, Doraha and Samrala in Punjab. ECHS is India's flagship healthcare scheme for ex-servicemen and their dependents, operating through a wide network of polyclinics across the country. As of July 2026, the ECHS Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 last date to apply offline is 14 August 2026. Selected candidates will serve in ECHS polyclinics across Ludhiana region in posts ranging from Medical Specialist, Medical Officer, Dental Officer and Pharmacist to Clerk/DEO, Driver, Peon and Chowkidar. The selection process for ECHS Ludhiana 2026 consists of document shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview — there is no written examination. The salary for ECHS Ludhiana 2026 ranges from ₹21,800 per month for support posts to ₹1,30,000 per month for Medical Specialist posts under the ECHS consolidated remuneration structure. Applications must be submitted offline (in person or by post) to the Officer in Charge, Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Ludhiana before 14 August 2026. The application format is available at echs.gov.in. There is no application fee. Preference is given to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) for all posts. Punjab government job seekers and ex-military medical professionals should read the complete official ECHS notification before applying.

- Medical Specialist / Medical Officer: MBBS + relevant PG (MD/MS/DNB) for specialist posts - Dental Officer: BDS with relevant experience - Pharmacist / Lab Technician / Physiotherapist: Relevant Diploma / B.Sc / B.Pharm - Nursing Assistant / GNM: GNM / ANM from recognised nursing school - Clerk / DEO: Graduate with typing/computer proficiency - Driver: Class 8 pass + valid commercial driving licence - Peon / Safaiwala / Chowkidar: Literate / Class 8 pass - Age: 18 to 53 years (general) / up to 56 years for ESM depending on post - Preference to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) — civilian candidates also eligible - Posts at ECHS Polyclinics in Ludhiana, Jagraon, Doraha and Samrala (Punjab)

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Consolidated remuneration from ₹21,800 to ₹1,30,000 per month depending on the post. Dental Hygienist / Pharmacist / Lab Technician: ₹21,800 to ₹36,500 per month. Medical Specialist: Up to ₹1,30,000 per month. Contract duration: 1 year for ESM / 11 months for civilians, extendable based on performance.

1. Visit the official ECHS website at echs.gov.in to download the application format 2. Download and carefully read the ECHS Ludhiana Recruitment 2026 official notification PDF 3. Fill the prescribed application form with personal, educational and experience details as applicable 4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — educational certificates, ESM discharge certificate (if applicable), ID proof, experience certificates 5. Mention the post applied for clearly on the envelope 6. Submit the completed application by hand delivery or send by post to: Officer in Charge, Station HQ (ECHS Cell), Ludhiana — 141008 7. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 14 August 2026 8. No application fee is required for any category 9. Original documents must be carried to the interview when called 10. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference