Vacancies: 5 · Posts: 3 · Type: Contractual · Mode: Offline · Fee: Not mentioned · Apply: By 14 September 2026 · Remuneration: ₹36,500–₹95,000/month · Selection: Interview + Document Verification · Location: Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh & Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj, has opened a short contractual window for veteran healthcare staffing at four Uttar Pradesh polyclinics. Applications must reach the Station Cell in New Cantt by 14 September 2026, and the interview is already fixed for 19 September 2026.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, needs one Officer-in-Charge, three Medical Officers and one Dental A/T/H. Posting is across ECHS Polyclinics at Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh and Banda.
The contract runs from the date of appointment up to 31 March 2027 and may be renewed for one more year or till the notified maximum age, subject to performance. Pay is a fixed monthly remuneration, not a 7th CPC regular scale. Preference is for ex-servicemen. There is no written exam.
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Who Should Apply?
- BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA (any discipline) + 5 years in a healthcare institution or a managerial post → Officer-in-Charge – 1 post (100% reserved for ESM)
- MBBS + 5 years after internship (additional qualification in medicine/surgery preferred) → Medical Officer – 3 posts (60% reserved for ESM)
- Diploma in DA / DT / DH + 5 years in a dental laboratory → Dental Assistant / Technician / Hygienist – 1 post (70% reserved for ESM)
Special reservation: Officer-in-Charge is fully reserved for ex-servicemen. Medical Officer and Dental A/T/H keep 60% and 70% ESM reservation. Remaining seats on those two posts can be filled by eligible civilians if ESM candidates are not available.
Who Cannot Apply
- Candidates outside the notified age band for that post (63–65 for OIC, 63–68 for Medical Officer, 53–58 for Dental A/T/H).
- Applicants without the exact qualification: no MBBS for Medical Officer; no DA/DT/DH diploma for Dental A/T/H.
- Candidates who cannot prove five years of the required work experience.
- Applications that reach Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj after 14 September 2026.
No state domicile bar is written in the notice. You must be willing to work at the allotted polyclinic among the four named locations.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published (PDF on echs.gov.in) | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of offline application | 14 September 2026 |
| Interview reporting | 19 September 2026, 08:00 AM |
| Interview window | 19 September 2026, 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM |
| Contract end (current financial year) | 31 March 2027 |
Applications received after 14 September 2026 will not be accepted. No TA/DA is paid for the interview.
Quick Overview – ECHS Medical Officer 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Station Cell Prayagraj |
| Sector | Defence & Veteran Healthcare |
| Parent ministry | Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare |
| Notification | Employment Notice, Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj |
| Posts | Officer-in-Charge, Medical Officer, Dental A/T/H |
| Total vacancies | 5 |
| Job location | ECHS PC Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh and Banda, Uttar Pradesh |
| Job type | Contractual (up to 31 March 2027, renewable) |
| Qualification | Graduate / MBBS / Diploma in DA, DT or DH, with 5 years’ experience |
| Age band | 63–65 (OIC), 63–68 (MO), 53–58 (Dental A/T/H) |
| Remuneration | ₹95,000/month (OIC & MO); ₹36,500/month (Dental A/T/H) |
| Application mode | Offline (post/hand delivery to Station Cell) |
| Last date | 14 September 2026 |
| Interview | 19 September 2026 at Station Cell (ECHS), New Cantt, Prayagraj |
| Official website | ECHS official website |
| Apply Offline | Submit application to OIC, Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj as per ECHS form |
| Notification PDF | Download ECHS Prayagraj Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 PDF |
What Posts Are Available?
Station Cell ECHS Prayagraj is filling five contractual seats across four polyclinics. Medical Officer has the largest share (three seats). Officer-in-Charge and Dental A/T/H are single-seat posts. Exact clinic-wise allotment for OIC and Dental A/T/H is not printed as a separate annexure in the notice. Treat posting as any of the four named polyclinics.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge (100% ESM) | 1 | BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA + 5 yrs healthcare or managerial experience | ₹95,000/month |
| Medical Officer (60% ESM) | 3 | MBBS + 5 yrs after internship; extra qualification in medicine/surgery preferred | ₹95,000/month |
| Dental A/T/H (70% ESM) | 1 | Diploma in DA / DT / DH + 5 yrs dental laboratory experience | ₹36,500/month |
| Total | 5 |
Medical Officer seats shown in the notice are one each at three of the four polyclinics (Banda column is blank for MO). Confirm the exact clinic from the call for the interview/appointment order.
✅ Confirmed: four polyclinics named; contract till 31 March 2027; ESM reservation percentages; fixed monthly remuneration. ❓ Not specified: civilian UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS matrix, application fee, written test, exact OIC and Dental clinic name.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Post | Notified age band |
|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge | 63–65 years |
| Medical Officer | 63–68 years |
| Dental A/T/H | 53–58 years |
The employment notice does not give a separate cut-off date or extra civilian category relaxations beyond these bands. Standard OBC +3 / SC/ST +5 tables do not replace the printed ECHS age window. Age is treated as the band printed against each post.
Examples: ✅ A 67-year-old MBBS doctor within the 63–68 band for Medical Officer is eligible on age. ❌ A 69-year-old MBBS doctor is not eligible for Medical Officer (above the 68-year ceiling).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Five years’ relevant experience is mandatory for every post. Use the Experience Calculator before you post the form.
What Is the Remuneration for Medical Officers in Prayagraj?
Pay is fixed contractual remuneration, not Level-pay under the 7th CPC.
| Post | Fixed monthly remuneration | Indicative annual gross | Practical take-home note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer-in-Charge | ₹95,000 | ₹11.40 lakh | TDS may apply; no HRA/DA split published |
| Medical Officer | ₹95,000 | ₹11.40 lakh | Same as OIC; all-inclusive monthly fee |
| Dental A/T/H | ₹36,500 | ₹4.38 lakh | Often below the old ₹7 lakh basic exemption if this is the only income |
This is an all-inclusive contractual fee. The notice does not add DA, HRA, transport allowance, NPS or CGHS for these seats.
Indicative in-hand for Officer-in-Charge / Medical Officer: about ₹80,000–₹90,000/month after TDS if this is your main income in FY 2026-27 (based on ₹95,000 consolidated pay). Exact tax depends on other income, regime chosen and deductions. Use the Income Tax Calculator. This calculator gives an indicative estimate. The appointment letter and income-tax rules prevail.
Dental A/T/H at ₹36,500/month may attract little or no TDS if annual income stays below the applicable slab. Do not assume “zero tax” without checking total income from all sources.
No hostel, canteen or transport guarantee is written in this advertisement.
What Is the Application Fee?
Not mentioned in the official employment notice. No SBI Collect link or demand-draft instruction is printed. Do not pay anyone who claims a “processing fee” for this recruitment.
How to Apply?
Application is offline only. There is no online portal form for this Station Cell drive.
Read the ECHS Prayagraj Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 PDF.
Download the prescribed application format from www.echs.gov.in (Employment/advertisement section).
Fill the form. Attach self-attested copies of education, experience, Aadhaar, PAN and, for ESM, Discharge Book and PPO.
Send or deliver the set to:
OIC, Station Cell (ECHS), New Cantt, Prayagraj – 211001
The envelope must reach on or before 14 September 2026. Late receipts are rejected.
Keep a photocopy of the posted set and the speed-post / registered-post receipt.
Shortlisted candidates report at Station Cell (ECHS), New Cantt, Prayagraj at 08:00 AM on 19 September 2026. Interview runs from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM.
For extra queries before posting: Tel 0532-2421205, Mobile +91-9120005513, Email shqallahabad@echs.gov.in. You may also approach the concerned ECHS polyclinic.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Posting the form to Central Organisation ECHS, Delhi Cantt, instead of Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj – 211001.
- Arriving on 19 September without originals: 10th, 12th, degree/diploma, experience certificates, Discharge Book, PPO and one colour passport photograph.
- Counting internship as the five-year Medical Officer experience. The notice says five years after internship.
- Assuming a written exam and skipping interview preparation. Selection is interview plus document check.
- Treating this as a regular pensionable Army/MoD post. It is a contract till 31 March 2027.
ईसीएचएस प्रयागराज मेडिकल ऑफिसर भर्ती 2026 – 5 पदों के लिए ऑफलाइन आवेदन
स्टेशन सेल (ईसीएचएस), प्रयागराज ने चार पॉलीक्लिनिक — प्रयागराज, फतेहपुर, प्रतापगढ़ और बांदा — में अधिकारी-प्रभारी, मेडिकल ऑफिसर और डेंटल ए/टी/एच के कुल 5 संविदा पद निकाले हैं। आवेदन 14 सितंबर 2026 तक न्यू छावनी, प्रयागराज पहुँच जाने चाहिए। साक्षात्कार 19 सितंबर 2026 को उसी स्टेशन सेल में है। यह नियमित पेंशन वाली नौकरी नहीं है। अनुबंध 31 मार्च 2027 तक है और प्रदर्शन के आधार पर एक वर्ष और बढ़ सकता है।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
अधिकारी-प्रभारी के लिए स्नातक और स्वास्थ्य संस्थान या प्रबंधकीय पद पर पाँच वर्ष का अनुभव चाहिए। यह पद 100% भूतपूर्व सैनिकों के लिए आरक्षित है। मेडिकल ऑफिसर के लिए एमबीबीएस और इंटर्नशिप के बाद पाँच वर्ष का अनुभव चाहिए; मेडिसिन या सर्जरी में अतिरिक्त योग्यता को वरीयता है। डेंटल ए/टी/एच के लिए डीए/डीटी/डीएच डिप्लोमा और डेंटल लैब में पाँच वर्ष का अनुभव चाहिए। आयु सीमा पद के अनुसार 63–65, 63–68 और 53–58 वर्ष है।
वेतन और चयन क्या है?
अधिकारी-प्रभारी और मेडिकल ऑफिसर को ₹95,000 प्रति माह निश्चित पारिश्रमिक मिलेगा। डेंटल ए/टी/एच को ₹36,500 प्रति माह मिलेगा। कोई लिखित परीक्षा नहीं है। चयन साक्षात्कार और दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन से होगा। साक्षात्कार स्थल: स्टेशन सेल (ईसीएचएस), न्यू छावनी, प्रयागराज; रिपोर्टिंग सुबह 8 बजे।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
ईसीएचएस वेबसाइट www.echs.gov.in से फॉर्म लें, दस्तावेज़ संलग्न करें और ओआईसी, स्टेशन सेल (ईसीएचएस), प्रयागराज – 211001 को भेजें या जमा करें। फोन 0532-2421205, मोबाइल 9120005513, ईमेल shqallahabad@echs.gov.in। किसी निजी व्यक्ति को फीस न दें। सूचना पत्र में आवेदन शुल्क नहीं लिखा गया है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a two-stage process, not “interview equals appointment”.
- Scrutiny of offline applications received by 14 September 2026.
- Interview on 19 September 2026 at Station Cell (ECHS), New Cantt, Prayagraj (09:00 AM to 02:00 PM; report by 08:00 AM).
- Document verification of originals on the same day.
- Offer/contract subject to vacancy, ESM preference and fitness for contractual engagement.
No written paper, no PET and no syllabus are notified. No TA/DA. Only candidates meeting the qualitative requirements should apply. Computer test is not mentioned in this particular Prayagraj notice.
Why Does ECHS Prayagraj Matter?
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme is the Ministry of Defence network that runs polyclinics for veterans and their dependents. Station Cell Prayagraj serves four civil-military towns: Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh and Banda.
Officer-in-Charge runs the polyclinic’s daily administration. Medical Officers handle OPD-level veteran care. Dental A/T/H supports chair-side and laboratory dental work. Candidates search this drive because the monthly fee for doctors is high for a district posting, the process is short (apply by mid-September, interview on 19 September), and ESM get first claim.
The honest downside: this is year-end contractual cover, not a pipeline into regular Army or central civil service. Renewal after 31 March 2027 is performance-based and not automatic. Clinic load can be heavy on pensioner OPD days, and posting may be in a smaller town, not only Prayagraj city.
Internal links: browse more defence and veteran healthcare jobs and Uttar Pradesh government jobs.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This notice sits in the same family as other Station HQ ECHS drives at Pune, Mumbai, Sagar or Jamnagar, not next to NEET-PG resident posts or ESIC regular Medical Officer recruitment. Those routes give cadre, promotions and NPS. This route gives a fixed ₹95,000 (or ₹36,500) fee, a 19 September interview, and work inside a veteran polyclinic till 31 March 2027.
Best fit: retired Armed Forces doctors and officers already near the printed age band who want a local ECHS desk; civilian MBBS doctors with five post-internship years who accept a one-FY contract in east Uttar Pradesh; dental diploma holders with laboratory years who can move to the allotted clinic.
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Skip this if you need permanence. Fresh MBBS graduates without five post-internship years will be rejected on paper. A 40-year-old looking for Level-10 CGHS/ESI career growth is in the wrong queue. The age window itself signals re-employment and senior contract staff, not campus placement.
Practical tip: Treat 14 September as a receipt deadline at Prayagraj, not a postmark deadline. Speed-post the set by 10 September and carry every original plus PPO/Discharge Book on 19 September. If you are civilian applying against the non-ESM portion of MO or Dental seats, say so clearly on the form so scrutiny does not dump your file into the 100% ESM OIC pile.
Typical ECHS Station Cell cycles move from application close to joining within weeks if documents are clean. Do not wait for an admit card in the post. The notice already names the interview day.
What Documents Are Required?
Carry self-attested copies with the application and originals on 19 September 2026:
- Filled ECHS application form from echs.gov.in
- 10th / Matric certificate and marksheet
- 12th certificate and marksheet
- Graduation / MBBS / DA-DT-DH diploma and registration proof, where applicable
- Experience certificates covering five required years
- Aadhaar and PAN
- Discharge Book, PPO and service records (ESM)
- One colour passport-size photograph
- No Objection Certificate from current employer, if still serving elsewhere
Document alert: Medical Officer files often fail when internship completion and the five-year post-internship count are not dated clearly. Dental candidates should bring laboratory experience on letterhead, not only a course certificate.
Service Conditions
Engagement is contractual from the date of appointment up to 31 March 2027. It may be renewed for one additional year or till the maximum age, subject to performance and other conditions in ECHS rules. ESM preference applies. No TA/DA for interview. Terms and the application format are available on www.echs.gov.in.
This is not regular government service and the notice does not promise absorption, pension or LTC. Confirm leave, duty hours and any 10-day on-the-job training practice from the Station Cell at the time of offer. Do not assume facilities that are not written here.
What Happens After Selection?
- Interview panel and document check at Station Cell (ECHS), New Cantt, Prayagraj on 19 September 2026.
- Station Cell issues a contractual offer naming the polyclinic (Prayagraj / Fatehpur / Pratapgarh / Banda).
- You join the allotted ECHS polyclinic and complete any local joining / training formalities the Cell orders.
- You work till 31 March 2027 on the fixed monthly remuneration.
- Performance and vacancy will decide whether the contract is renewed for another year or closed at the age ceiling.
- There is no notified departmental promotion ladder on this contract. Further ECHS seats, if any, need a fresh application in the next Station Cell advertisement.
Contact & Helpline
Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj
New Cantt, Prayagraj – 211001, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 0532-2421205
Mobile: +91-9120005513
Email: shqallahabad@echs.gov.in
Website: www.echs.gov.in
You may also contact the concerned ECHS polyclinic for local details.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – ECHS Medical Officer 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download ECHS Prayagraj Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Application form & terms | ECHS website for application format and terms |
| Official website | Visit the ECHS recruitment and advertisement page |
FAQs – ECHS Medical Officer 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for ECHS Medical Officer 2026?
A: 14 September 2026. The form must reach the Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj by that date. The interview is on 19 September 2026. No extension is printed in the notice as of 27 August 2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for ECHS Medical Officer?
A: 63 to 68 years for Medical Officer. Officer-in-Charge is 63 to 65 years. Dental A/T/H is 53 to 58 years. The notice does not add a separate UR/OBC/SC cut-off date on top of these bands.
Q3: Is there an exam for ECHS Medical Officer, or is it interview-based?
A: No written exam. Applications are screened, then candidates attend an interview and document verification on 19 September 2026 at Station Cell, New Cantt, Prayagraj, between 09:00 AM and 02:00 PM.
Q4: What is the salary of an ECHS Medical Officer?
A: ₹95,000 per month, fixed for Medical Officer and Officer-in-Charge. Dental A/T/H gets ₹36,500 per month. This is consolidated contractual pay. DA and HRA are not listed separately.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for ECHS 2026?
A: No. Every post needs a completed qualification plus five years’ specified experience. Medical Officer experience is counted after internship. Produce originals on 19 September 2026.
Q6: Is ECHS Medical Officer a permanent government job?
A: No. It is contractual up to 31 March 2027, renewable for one year or till maximum age if performance is acceptable. The notice does not offer regular cadre, NPS or absorption.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for ECHS recruitment?
A: Yes. The Prayagraj notice does not print a Uttar Pradesh domicile lock. You must still attend the interview in Prayagraj and serve at one of the four named polyclinics.
Q8: Where will I be posted if I get selected for ECHS Medical Officer?
A: At ECHS Polyclinic Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh or Banda. Medical Officer column shows three clinic seats. The exact OIC and Dental clinic will come in the appointment order.
Q9: Is there any application fee for this ECHS drive?
A: No fee is mentioned in the official notice. Do not pay a middleman or a “registration” WhatsApp number. Use only the Station Cell phone 0532-2421205 or shqallahabad@echs.gov.in.
Q10: Do ex-servicemen get preference in this recruitment?
A: Yes. Officer-in-Charge is 100% reserved for ESM. Medical Officer keeps 60% ESM reservation and Dental A/T/H keeps 70%. Carry the Discharge Book and PPO on interview day.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of ECHS contractual polyclinic jobs?
A: Worth knowing before you apply: the seat ends on 31 March 2027 unless renewed; there is no printed promotion channel, and posting can be in a smaller district polyclinic, not only Prayagraj city.
Q12: How much do contractual medical officers earn in defence polyclinics?
A: In this ECHS notice, the doctor’s fee is ₹95,000 a month, all-inclusive. That is higher than many NHM district contracts, but it is not ESIC/CGHS regular Level-10 pay with DA, HRA and NPS.
Q13: Is ECHS polyclinic work worth it for retired doctors?
A: Yes, if you want veteran OPD work near home on a high fixed fee for one financial year. The trade-off is short tenure and a paperwork-heavy Station Cell process with no guarantee of next-year renewal.
Pre-Contract Checklist – Before You Apply
- You fall within the printed age band for your post.
- You hold the exact qualification plus five years’ experience (after internship for MBBS).
- You accept a contract till 31 March 2027, not a permanent MoD job.
- You can serve at Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh or Banda.
- Your set will reach the OIC, Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj – 211001 by 14 September 2026.
- You can report at 08:00 AM on 19 September 2026 with originals, photographs, and ESM papers if applicable.
📄 Source: Official employment notice released by Station Cell (ECHS), Prayagraj. All details are sourced from the ECHS Prayagraj official notification PDF.
