ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026 — 9 Posts, Apply by 07 Oct

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Thiruvananthapuram, has released a notification for 9 contractual posts — Gynaecologist, Medical Specialist (General Medicine), Radiologist, Dental Hygienist, and Chowkidar. Candidates aged up to 68 years, holding qualifications from Class 8/GD Trade to MD/MS/DNB, depending on post, can apply offline by 7 October 2026. Selected candidates will support ECHS Thiruvananthapuram's healthcare operations for ex-servicemen and their families. The selection process is a Written Test and Interview — there is no application fee mentioned for any category. Monthly remuneration for ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026 ranges from ₹21,800 (Chowkidar) to ₹1,30,000 (Medical Specialist, Full Time), with the Radiologist post paid on an hourly part-time basis (₹2,330 to ₹4,670 per day, depending on hours), on a contractual basis. Candidates for ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026 must download the application form from echs.gov.in, fill it in with correct personal, educational and contact details, attach self-attested copies of required documents, and submit it to the prescribed address as instructed in the notification, ensuring it reaches on or before 7 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since each of the 5 post categories has a distinct qualification pathway spanning medical, paramedical and support-staff disciplines, and the Chowkidar post is specifically reserved for Armed Forces personnel with a GD Trade background. ECHS provides comprehensive healthcare to ex-servicemen and their dependents across India through a network of Polyclinics, and its Thiruvananthapuram unit relies on contractual specialists and support staff like these to maintain continuous outpatient and diagnostic services.

Varies by post: Class VIII/GD Trade (Chowkidar), Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Dental Hygienist), MD/MS/DNB (Gynaecologist, Medical Specialist), recognised PG medical qualification (Radiologist).

Chowkidar: ₹21,800/month Dental Hygienist: ₹36,500/month Medical Specialist (Full Time, 5 hrs): ₹1,30,000/month Radiologist (Part Time): ₹2,330–₹4,670/day depending on hours

Gynaecologist (1 post) — MD/MS in the concerned specialty, or DNB Medical Specialist, General Medicine (1 post, ₹1,30,000/month, Full Time 5 hrs) — Minimum 3 years' experience in the specialty after Post Graduation Radiologist (1 post, part-time; ₹4,670/day for 4 hrs, ₹3,500/day for 3 hrs, ₹2,330/day for 2 hrs) — Recognised medical qualification under the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 (First/Second Schedule, or Part II of the Third Schedule with conditions under Section 13(3)); Postgraduate degree in the concerned Specialty per Schedule VI of Central Health Service Regulations 1996 Dental Hygienist (1 post, ₹36,500/month) — Diploma Holder in Dental Hygiene/Class 1 DH/DORA Course (Armed Forces); minimum 5 years' experience in a dental lab Chowkidar (3 posts, ₹21,800/month) — Class VIII, or GD Trade for Armed Forces personnel Age Limit — Maximum 68 years for all posts; age relaxation as per government norms No application fee mentioned for any category Job Type — Contractual engagement at ECHS Thiruvananthapuram Selection Process — Written Test → Interview ECHS is unusual among Central Government contractual schemes in setting a relatively high maximum age of 68 years across posts, reflecting its preference for experienced retired medical professionals and ex-servicemen to fill these roles. Candidates should confirm the exact registration council requirement for the Gynaecologist post (State Medical Council registration) from the official notification PDF, since this is not fully specified in the summary currently available.

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: 7 October 2026.
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
9. If in doubt about the exact registration council requirement for your specialty, confirm this directly from the official notification PDF.