ECHS, Shimla Recruitment 2025 job opportunity

ECHS, Shimla Recruitment 2025

ECHS, Shimla has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Driver, House Keeper / Safai Karamchari, Dental Hygienist & Other. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Thu Nov 13 2025

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The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Cell, Station Headquarters, Shimla, invites applications for various contractual positions in ECHS Polyclinic, Shimla. The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for a period of one year, renewable for an additional year or until attaining the maximum age limit, subject to satisfactory performance and other prescribed conditions.

Organization Details

  • Organization Name: Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell), Shimla
  • Type of Organization: Government (Defence Sector)
  • Employment Type: Contractual (Initial period of one year, renewable based on performance and maximum age)

Available Positions

Post Minimum Qualification Category Number of Vacancies Fixed Remuneration
Medical Officer MBBS ESM (Ex-Servicemen) 01 ₹75,000/-
Driver 8th Class, Class-I MT Driver (Armed Forces), Possession of Civil Driving License ESM (Ex-Servicemen) 01 ₹19,700/-
Dental Hygienist Diploma holder in Dental Hygiene / Class-I DH / DORA Course (Armed Forces) ESM (Ex-Servicemen) 01 ₹28,100/-
House Keeper (Safai Karamchari) Literate ESM (Ex-Servicemen) 01 ₹16,800/-

Location Details

  • City: Shimla
  • State: Himachal Pradesh
  • Country: India
  • Address: Station Headquarters, ECHS Cell, Shimla

Important Dates

  • Last Date for Receipt of Application: 13 November 2025
  • Interview Date: 17 November 2025
  • Interview Timing: Between 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs

Application Process

Applicants must submit their applications in the prescribed format available on the official ECHS website. The application should be accompanied by self-attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates, work experience documents, and other supporting testimonials.

Completed applications must be submitted in duplicate to the following address before the last date:

Address: OIC, ECHS Cell, Station Headquarters, Shimla

Only Ex-Servicemen candidates are eligible primarily. However, in the absence of Ex-Servicemen applicants, civilian candidates may be considered provisionally. If a civilian candidate is selected, the contractual period will be limited to 11 months.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Medical Officer: MBBS degree from a recognized university.
  • Driver: Minimum education of 8th class, must be a Class-I MT Driver (Armed Forces) and possess a valid civil driving license.
  • Dental Hygienist: Diploma holder in Dental Hygiene or Class-I DH/DORA Course (Armed Forces).
  • House Keeper (Safai Karamchari): Literate.

Age Limit

The upper age limit has not been specified in the notification. However, the appointment will continue only until the candidate attains the maximum permissible age as per ECHS norms.

Reservation Details

All vacancies are reserved exclusively for Ex-Servicemen (ESM). If no Ex-Serviceman applies for any position, civilian candidates may be considered on a provisional basis. In such cases, the contractual engagement shall be valid for 11 months only.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned or is required for applying to these positions.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted through an interview at Station Headquarters, Shimla. Candidates must report at 1000 hrs on the interview date. The interview will be held between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs.

Candidates are required to bring the following documents at the time of the interview:

  • Original certificates and mark sheets of 10th/Matric, 10+2, graduation/post-graduation/degree/diploma/course.
  • Experience certificates and discharge book.
  • PPO (Pension Payment Order) and service records.
  • Medical certificate.
  • Two recent passport-size colour photographs.

No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview. Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirements will be called for further process.

Selected candidates must undergo a mandatory and unpaid On Job Training (OJT) for 10 days and will have to obtain a certification from the OIC Polyclinic before signing the contract agreement.

Helpline & Contact Information

  • Telephone No.: 0177-2651372
  • Mobile No.: 98057-96633
  • Email ID: esm.sahayatakendra.shimla@gmail.com

Additional Instructions

The engagement is purely on a contractual basis. Renewal of contract will depend upon satisfactory performance, medical fitness, and age criteria. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. All candidates must ensure that the documents submitted are valid and duly attested.

Civilian candidates are eligible to apply only if no Ex-Servicemen candidate applies for the post. If selected, the civilian appointment will be valid for a duration of 11 months.

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