ECHS Medical Officer (Govt. Job for MBBS)

Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
Full Time
₹95,000 Per month
Andhra Pradesh/Telangana
Posted 2h ago

ECHS Medical Officer (Govt. Job for MBBS)

Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

Job description

Looking to work as a Medical Officer with ECHS under the Ministry of Defence, India? Explore this Government job opportunity across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

 Company Description  

The Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme, known as ECHS, operates under India's Ministry of Defence. It provides healthcare services to ex servicemen and their dependents through a network of polyclinics across the country. ECHS focuses on delivering quality, affordable medical care to the defence community. The scheme continues expanding its healthcare workforce to better serve veterans and their families nationwide.

 Job Summary  

This is a Medical Officer recruitment drive under ECHS, offering 22 vacancies across locations including Anantapur, Giddalur, Guntur, Kadapa, Khammam, Kurnool, Mahabubnagar, Nellore, Secunderabad, Sainikpuri, and Vijayawada. As a Medical Officer, you will provide primary healthcare services at ECHS polyclinics. Your work will include patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment. The role offers a fixed monthly salary and a meaningful opportunity to serve the defence community.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Examine patients who come to the polyclinic and diagnose each patient’s health condition.

  • Prescribe the medicines and prescribe a treatment plan that follows the diagnosis.

  • Refer patients to specialists or higher centers when it is required.

  • Maintain patient records and maintain proper treatment documentation.

  • Support healthcare and support health awareness activities.

  • Coordinate, with pharmacists, specialists and support staff to ensure care.

  • Follow all ECHS guidelines. Follow all clinical protocols at the polyclinic.

  • Respond to emergencies as needed during duty hours.

 Educational Qualification 

  • MBBS degree recognised by National Medical Commission

 Skills Required 

  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills as a general physician.

  • Good judgment for identifying when referral to a specialist is needed.

  • Strong communication skills to guide patients on treatment and care.

  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

  • Strong sense of responsibility and patient care ethics.

  • Comfortable working within a structured, protocol driven healthcare setting.

 Salary Structure 

The average monthly salary of Medical Officer is Rs. 95,000 per month.

 Career Development  

This role offers a stable opportunity to serve the defence community through dependable, fixed salary employment. Over time, it allows medical officers to build strong, practical experience within a respected government healthcare scheme.

 How to Apply  

  • Visit our job portal and search for the ECHS Medical Officer recruitment notice.

  • Download the application form from the listing page.

  • Fill in your details and attach the required certificates.

  • Submit your application before October 4, 2026.

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Doctors
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Doctors

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