Prasar Bharati – Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026
Engagement of Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) for Kottayam, Ernakulam, and UT Lakshadweep
Organization Details
- Organization Name (English): Prasar Bharati – India’s Public Service Broadcaster (Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram)
- Organization Name (Hindi): प्रसार भारती – भारत का लोक सेवा प्रसारक (आकाशवाणी, तिरुवनंतपुरम)
- Official Website: https://newsonair.gov.in
- Office Address: Akashvani, Vazhuthacaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695014, Kerala, India
Post / Designation Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation (English) | Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) |
| Designation (Hindi) | अंशकालिक संवाददाता (पीटीसी) |
| Employment Type | Contractual / Retainership Basis |
| Base Salary | ₹9,250 per month (including conveyance and telephone charges, subject to satisfactory performance) |
| Job Locations | Kottayam, Ernakulam (Kerala) and UT Lakshadweep |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram (Head Office) |
| State | Kerala |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 695014 |
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 January 2026 |
Application Process
Applicants must send their application in the prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of required documents and one recent photograph to the following address:
Head of Office, Akashvani, Vazhuthacaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695014
- Applications must mention “Application for Engagement of Part-Time Correspondent (PTC)” for the concerned district.
- Documents required:
- Age proof (Aadhaar/SSLC/PAN/Driving License)
- Address proof
- Qualification and Experience certificates
- Only offline submission mode is mentioned; no online application option.
Eligibility Criteria
- PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Mass Media OR Graduate with at least two years of journalistic experience.
- Age between 24 to 50 years as on the last date of advertisement.
- Candidate must reside at the district headquarters or within 10 km radius of it.
- Knowledge of computer and word processing is mandatory.
- Possession of news-gathering devices is essential.
- Desirable: Experience of coverage for electronic media, especially in areas like Lakshadweep Islands.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 24 years |
| Maximum Age | 50 years |
| Age as on | 31 January 2026 |
| Maximum Contractual Continuation | Till 60 years (subject to satisfactory performance and yearly renewal) |
Reservation Details
No specific reservation or category-wise vacancies mentioned in the notification. The engagement is district-based and contractual.
Application Fees
No application fee has been mentioned; therefore, it is likely Nil.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on interview performance.
- Evaluation will consider qualification, experience, local knowledge, current affairs, awareness of government schemes, and journalistic aptitude.
- Initial engagement is on a 3-month probationary period, followed by monthly renewals.
- On satisfactory performance, the contract may be extended yearly up to the age of 60 years.
Contact / Helpline
| Phone | 0471-2324983 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| airnewstvpm@gmail.com |
Other Important Information
- Government employees, PSU employees, and political party members are not eligible.
- Engagement is purely contractual and does not confer government employment status.
- Performance and remuneration governed by NSD Circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152 dated 28.08.2024.
- Providing false information or forged documents will lead to cancellation without notice.
Official Notification Link: View Official Notification (PDF)
