📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Karwar has released a recruitment notification for the year 2026 to fill up vacancies for the posts of Dental Officer and Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant. Interested and eligible candidates can apply offline through the official ECHS website. The offline application process is open from 19/12/2025 and the last date for submission of the application form is 03/01/2026 by 5 PM.
The selection of candidates will be based on an interview scheduled to be conducted in the 3rd week of January 2026. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification before applying. The engagement will be purely on a contractual basis.
Overview
| Company Name | Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ministry of Defence (ECHS Karwar) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Dental Officer, Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant |
| No of Posts | 02 |
| Salary | ₹36,500 - ₹95,000/- p.m. |
| Qualification | BDS / Diploma in Dental Hyg/DORA Course with minimum 5 years' experience |
| Start Date for Apply | 19/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 03/01/2026 |
| Official Website | www.echs.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
A total of 02 vacancies are available at ECHS Polyclinic Karwar on a contractual basis.
| Post Name | Total Post Count |
|---|---|
| Dental Officer | 01 (Reserved for Ex-servicemen 60%) |
| Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant | 01 (Reserved for Ex-servicemen 70%) |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Dental Officer
- Essential: BDS.
- Experience: Minimum 5-year experience.
Eligibility for Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant
- Essential: Diploma Holder in Dental Hyg/ Class-1 DH/ DORA Course (Armed Forces).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience.
Salary/Stipend
The monthly consolidated remuneration for the positions are as follows:
- Dental Officer: ₹95,000/- per month
- Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant: ₹36,500/- per month
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 19/12/2025 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 03/01/2026 (5 PM) |
| Interview will be conducted during the | 3rd week of Jan 2026 |
Selection Process
The selection process will involve an interview for eligible, shortlisted candidates.
- Applications will be scrutinized.
- Date and timings for the interview will be intimated to eligible candidates.
- Candidates must bring all original certificates at the time of interview.
- Preference will be given to Ex-servicemen.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted in hard copy format to the specified address:
- Obtain the requisite application format from the ECHS website (www.echs.gov.in).
- Fill the application form in duplicate along with self-attested photocopies of testimonials (Educational Qualifications, Work Experiences).
- Submit the hard copy application to the following address: OIC, Stn HQs (ECHS Cell) INS Kadamba Naval Base Karwar Po Arga Karwar 581308.
- Applications must be received by 5 PM on January 3, 2026.
Important Links:
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here