Prasar Bharati, Regional News Unit (RNU), Doordarshan Kendra, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Prasar Bharati, Regional News Unit (RNU), Doordarshan Kendra, Dehradun, Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Stringers / Cameraman. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Deadline

20th February

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Published

29th January 2026

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Organization Details

Organization Name (English)	Prasar Bharati – Regional News Unit (RNU), Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun
Organization Name (Hindi)	Not mentioned in the notification.

Designation / Engagement Details

Designation(s) (English)	Stringers / Cameraman
Designation(s) (Hindi)	Not mentioned in the notification.
Employment Type	Empanelment (panel-based engagement for coverage work)

Job Location

Primary Office / Submission Address

Street Address	Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Near Rispana Pul, Haridwar ByePass Road, Dehradun
City	Dehradun
State	Uttarakhand
Country	Not mentioned in the notification.
Postal Code	Not mentioned in the notification.

Districts Where Stringers Are Required

Dehradun
Haridwar
Roorkee (Haridwar)
Tehri
Chamoli
Pauri
Kotdwar (Pauri)
Almora
Sult (Almora)
Bageshwar
Champawat
Nainital
Udham Singh Nagar

Payment / Rates (Base Salary Equivalent)

Note: The notification provides payment per coverage (not a fixed monthly salary).

Coverage Type	Rate / Payment	Conditions / Notes
Local coverage	₹1500 per coverage	Local coverage up to 6 hours
Local coverage (if 6 hours exceeded OR beyond 10 km)	Second coverage: ₹1000	It will be treated as two coverages
Outstation coverage (beyond town limit of the Kendra)	₹1800+ (inclusive of transportation and delivery charges)	Inclusive charges; irrespective of footage length/usage

Important Dates

Last date to obtain guidelines (in person): Up to 20 February 2026 (working days), 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Last date to submit application: On or before 20 February 2026
Reference guideline memo date (Directorate General, Doordarshan, New Delhi): 02.07.2010

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

Proprietor / Partnership firm / Corporate body / Organization with experience in visuals coverage

Experience / Expertise Mentioned

Experience / expertise in cinematography / videography / news gathering / broadcast journalism (especially those with four-wheel vehicles)

Facilities / Equipment Requirement

Adequate facilities and equipment for coverage are required.
Proofs of academic and technical qualifications, experience, and equipment ownership must be submitted.
Physical verification of equipment and documents will be done.

Work Nature / Coverage Requirements

Coverage for DD News and other coverage for short features, including news/current affairs/sports/business, etc.
Formats mentioned: DVC-Pro / DV-CAM / CCD / Mini DV

Age Limit

Age limit is not specified as an eligibility condition in the notification. (The Annexure-A form includes “Age and Date of Birth” fields, but no limit/relaxation is provided.)

Reservation Details

Reservation details are not mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

Processing Fee	₹1180/- (including 18% GST)
Refund Policy	Non-refundable
Payment Mode	Demand Draft (DD)
DD In Favour Of	Drawing & Disbursing Officer, Doordarshan Kendra, Dehradun

Application Process (How to Apply)

Download the guidelines from prasarbharati.gov.in or obtain them from the Head of News, RNU, Dehradun (working days, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM up to 20 February 2026).
Fill the application in the prescribed format (Annexure ‘A’).
Attach a Demand Draft of ₹1180/- (including 18% GST) as non-refundable processing fee in favour of the specified office.
Put the application in a sealed cover and superscribe: “Empanelment of Stringers of DD News”.
Submit the sealed cover to: Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Near Rispana Pul, Haridwar ByePass Road, Dehradun on or before 20 February 2026.

No email/phone-based application method is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

The notification describes a 5-stage empanelment approach.

Preliminary scrutiny to shortlist applicants
Test coverage by shortlisted applicants
Interview
Verification of equipment and documents
Final list

Additional notes mentioned: final panel is drawn by the committee; names are published on the office notice board; selected applicants are informed in writing; selected stringer signs a contract.

Panel Terms / Other Important Information

Panel Revision Cycle

Panel of stringers is revised every two years.

Coverage Deliverables

Raw footage
Dope sheet
Press material
A script

Removal From Panel (Examples of Grounds Mentioned)

Refusal of assignments repeatedly
Poor technical/content quality
Delay in delivery
Suspected sub-contracting
Cartel system
Incorrect information in the form
Any act causing embarrassment to Prasar Bharati

Official Website

Website: prasarbharati.gov.in

Helpline / Contact Information

Contact Office	Head of News, Regional News Unit (RNU), Dehradun
Office Hours Mentioned	Working days, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (up to 20 February 2026) for obtaining guidelines
Helpline Phone / Email	Not mentioned in the notification.

Official Notification Link

PDF: View / Download Official Notification (PDF)

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