ECHS - Ayurveda Doctor, Ayurveda Pharmacist Recruitment 2026

Two contractual posts, one Ayurveda Doctor and one Ayurveda Pharmacist, are to be filled at ECHS Polyclinic Bhopal by the Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell) Bhopal of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (Bhutpurva Sainik Anshdayi Swasthya Yojana), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Applications in the format given on the ECHS website must be submitted to the OIC, Stn HQ (ECHS Cell), Sultania Infantry Lines, Bhopal, PIN 462001 by 14 November 2026; any application received after 1200 hrs on 14 November 2026 will not be accepted. The interview is on 20 November 2026.

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) works under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. This notice is issued by its Station Headquarters (ECHS Cell) Bhopal, which can be reached on 0755-2731057, and the posts are for the ECHS Polyclinic Bhopal. The notice invites Ayurveda staff on a contractual basis.

Applications must be made in the requisite format given on the ECHS website, www.echs.gov.in ↗, which also carries the terms and conditions and remuneration details for these posts. The application, with its enclosures, is to be submitted to this address:

OIC, Stn HQ (ECHS Cell), Sultania Infantry Lines, Bhopal, PIN 462001

The last date of receipt is 14 November 2026. Any application received after 1200 hrs on 14 November 2026 will not be accepted, so a posted application must reach the office before that time. The notice does not mention a particular postal mode or what to write on the envelope. Only candidates meeting the Qualitative Requirement may apply.

Preference will be given to Ex-Servicemen for these posts. The notice gives no age limit in years; it says only that the contract may be renewed till attaining the maximum age.

Ayurveda Doctor

• BAMS degree from a College recognized by National Commission of Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
• Minimum of 03 years of relevant work experience after completion of internship.
• Valid registration with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine or equivalent State Medicine Board/Council.
• Pay: 95,000/- per month (fixed remuneration).

Ayurveda Pharmacist

• B. Pharma or D Pharma (Ayurveda) from a College recognized by Central/State Govt under the extant provisions/regulations.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid registration as per extant provisions/regulations in the concerned State/UT.
• Pay: 36,500/- per month (fixed remuneration).

For the full terms and conditions of each post, candidates should see the official notification and the ECHS website.

Contract Terms

• The engagement is on a contractual basis for the balance period of FY 2026-2027, i.e. up to 31 Mar 2027 only.
• It is renewable for an additional period / till attaining the maximum age, subject to the performance of candidates and other conditions, according to the criteria mentioned against the post.
• On Job Training (OJT) as applicable.

• Application in the requisite format given at the ECHS website.
• Self attested photocopies of testimonials in support of Educational Qualifications.
• Self attested photocopies of testimonials in support of Work Experience.
• Medical fitness certificate from SEMO/CMO (Senior Medical Officer / Chief Medical Officer), which must be attached with the application.

Selection is by interview at Stn HQ (ECHS Cell) Bhopal. Only eligible candidates will be intimated by SMS.

• Interview date: 20 November 2026.
• Reporting time: candidates must reach Stn HQ (ECHS Cell) Bhopal at 0900 hrs.
• Interview time: between 0930 hrs and 1400 hrs.
• Bring all original certificates/marks sheets/degree of 10th/Matric, 10+2 and Graduation/Post Graduation/diploma/course, and work experience certificates.
• Ex-Servicemen must also bring the discharge book, PPO and service records.
• No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

• For additional details, contact Stn HQ (ECHS Cell) Bhopal at Telephone No. 0755-2730247 and 0755-2731057.
• Candidates may also approach the ECHS Polyclinic for details.