Prasar Bharati Recruitment 2026 – Correspondent & Senior Correspondent (Contractual)
Prasar Bharati (India’s Public Service Broadcaster) has released a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for contractual engagement of Correspondents and Senior Correspondents under DD News across multiple Regional News Units (RNUs) in India.
Organization Details
- Organization: Prasar Bharati (India’s Public Service Broadcaster)
- Department: DD News (Doordarshan News)
- Head Office: Prasar Bharati House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi
Designations
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Correspondent | संवाददाता |
| Senior Correspondent | वरिष्ठ संवाददाता |
Vacancy & Job Location
Total Posts: 5 (4 Correspondents + 1 Senior Correspondent)
| Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Imphal | 01 |
| Lucknow | 01 |
| Varanasi | 01 |
| Dehradun | 01 |
| Chennai (Senior Correspondent) | 01 |
Important Dates
- Notification Date: June 2026
- Application Deadline: Within 15 days from publication
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication / Relevant Field
- Proficiency in Hindi & English mandatory
- Regional language knowledge required depending on posting location
Experience Requirement
Minimum 5 years of experience in journalism / reporting / media field is required.
Age Limit
Below 45–55 years (varies as per post and notification conditions).
Salary / Remuneration
₹80,000 – ₹1,25,000 per month (Negotiable)
Application Process
- Apply online only through official portal
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Submit before deadline
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email
Application Portal: https://avedan.prasarbharati.org
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on eligibility
- Test and/or Interview
- Final selection by Prasar Bharati
- No TA/DA provided
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Job Responsibilities
- News reporting and filing stories
- Live reporting in Hindi & English
- Field coverage and interviews
- Video package creation
- Social media tagging and uploads
- Editing and producing news content
- Coverage of political, economic, and social events
Contract Terms
- Purely contractual engagement (no permanent job guarantee)
- Full-time role; no other employment allowed
- Contract duration: 1 year
- Termination with 1 month notice
- No pension benefits
Reservation Details
Not specified in the official notification.
Official Links
- Website: https://prasarbharati.gov.in
- Application Portal: https://avedan.prasarbharati.org
Helpline / Contact
- avedanhelpdesk@gmail.com
- hrcell413@gmail.com
Important Note
- Only online applications accepted
- Incomplete applications may be rejected
- Candidates must check email regularly
- Recruitment process may be changed by Prasar Bharati
