What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must possess a Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, or another relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

No. Applications are accepted only through the online application portal of Prasar Bharati.

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for Correspondent & Senior Correspondent Posts

Q: How many vacancies are available in Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026?

A total of 5 vacancies have been announced, including 4 Correspondent posts and 1 Senior Correspondent post.

Q: What are the locations for these posts?

The Correspondent posts are located at Imphal, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Dehradun, while the Senior Correspondent post is based in Chennai.

Q: What is the last date to apply?

Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of the notification on the Prasar Bharati website. The notification was published on 24 June 2026.

Q: What is the experience required?

Candidates applying for the Correspondent post should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, while applicants for the Senior Correspondent post should have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Q: What is the age limit?

The maximum age is below 40 years for Correspondent posts and below 45 years for the Senior Correspondent post as on 24 June 2026.

Q: What is the salary for these posts?

The remuneration for Correspondents is negotiable between ₹60,000 and ₹80,000 per month, while the Senior Correspondent will receive a negotiable salary between ₹80,000 and ₹1,25,000 per month.

Q: Is this a permanent job?

No. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for one year and does not confer any right to regular appointment or absorption.

Q: Will I get TA/DA for attending the interview?

No. No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid for attending the test or interview.

Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan News) has released a notification inviting applications for the contractual engagement of Correspondents and Senior Correspondents at various Regional News Units (RNUs). A total of 5 vacancies have been announced for locations including Imphal, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun, and Chennai. Interested and eligible Indian Nationals can apply online within 15 days from the date of publication on the Prasar Bharati website.

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Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Organization	Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan News)
Recruitment Type	Contractual Engagement
Total Vacancies	5 Posts (4 Correspondents + 1 Senior Correspondent)
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Imphal, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun, Chennai
Category	PSU / Govt. Media Jobs
Notification Date	24th June 2026
Last Date	Within 15 days from date of publication on PB Website
Official Website	www.prasarbharati.org
Apply Link	https://avedan.prasarbharati.org

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	24th June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	Within 15 days from date of publication on PB Website

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No application fee mentioned

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

Correspondent

Criteria	Details
Qualification	Degree / PG Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication / relevant field
Language Proficiency	Hindi and English; plus regional language for Imphal. Hindi & English (English desirable for others).
Experience	At least 5 years in relevant field
Age Limit	Below 40 years as on date of notification (24.06.2026)
Remuneration	Negotiable between ₹ 60,000 – 80,000/- per month

Senior Correspondent

Criteria	Details
Qualification	Degree / PG Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication / relevant field
Language Proficiency	Bilingual in Hindi & English; plus proficiency in respective regional language
Experience	At least 7 years in relevant field
Age Limit	Below 45 years as on date of notification (24.06.2026)
Remuneration	Negotiable between ₹ 80,000 – 1,25,000/- per month

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Correspondent

Post Name	Vacancies	Place of Work
Correspondent	01	Imphal
Correspondent	01	Lucknow
Correspondent	01	Varanasi
Correspondent	01	Dehradun
Total	04

Senior Correspondent

Post Name	Vacancies	Place of Work
Senior Correspondent	01	Chennai
Total	01

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Nature of Duties

Ground reporting and filing stories in suitable format to the newsroom.
Hosting live segments and conducting interviews.
Writing, voicing, and editing stories and programs.
Providing content and hashtags for Social Media platforms.
Covering complex stories across India and abroad.
Newsroom-related work and any other tasks assigned by the controlling officer.
(Senior Correspondent) Keep close eye on social, economic, and political developments of the state.

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Terms & Conditions

Purely Contractual: No claim for absorption/regularization in Prasar Bharati.
Full-time Engagement: Not allowed to take up any other assignment during the contract period.
Additional Tasks: Can be assigned additional work beyond specific duties.
Termination: Can be discontinued with one-month notice or one month’s remuneration in lieu thereof.
No Pension Benefits: No claim for pensionary benefits on account of this engagement.
Vacancy Change: Number of positions may be reduced or increased at the sole discretion of Prasar Bharati.
Selection: Prasar Bharati reserves the right to conduct tests and/or interviews.
No TA/DA: No travel/daily allowance will be paid for attending the test/interview.
Document Upload: Incomplete/illegible documents will lead to rejection without intimation.
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email (check inbox/spam/junk).
Age/Experience/Education: Calculated till the date of issue of this NIA (24.06.2026).
Remuneration: Negotiable based on candidate suitability.

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – How To Apply

Follow These Steps

Read the official NIA notification carefully.
Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria (Qualification, Experience, Age, Language Proficiency).
Visit the Prasar Bharati online application portal: https://avedan.prasarbharati.org
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in all personal, educational, and experience details.
Upload self-attested copies of all supporting documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, etc.).
Ensure all documents are complete and clearly visible — incomplete applications will be rejected without intimation.
Submit the application within 15 days from the date of publication on the Prasar Bharati website.
Keep a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

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Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Shortlisting of applications.
Test and/or Interview (as decided by Prasar Bharati).
Document Verification.

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

Applications received through any mode other than the online portal will not be considered.
In case of difficulty in submission, email your concern to avedanhelpdesk@gmail.com & hrcell413@gmail.com along with a screenshot of the error.
Candidates are advised to keep checking their email (including spam/junk folders) for communication from Prasar Bharati.
The engagement is for a duration of one year.
This is a contractual position with no guarantee of permanent employment.

Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required

Passport Size Photograph
Educational Certificates (Degree / PG Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication)
Experience Certificates (5 years for Correspondent, 7 years for Senior Correspondent)
Age Proof Certificate (Birth Certificate / 10th Marksheet)
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
Any other relevant certificates

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Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in Prasar Bharati DD News Recruitment 2026?
A total of 5 vacancies are announced (4 Correspondents and 1 Senior Correspondent).

Q2. What are the locations for these posts?
Imphal, Lucknow, Varanasi, Dehradun (Correspondents) and Chennai (Senior Correspondent).

Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The application must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication on the Prasar Bharati website. (Notification dated 24th June 2026).

Q4. What is the qualification required?
A Degree / PG Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication or a relevant field.

Q5. What is the experience required?
5 years for Correspondent and 7 years for Senior Correspondent.

Q6. What is the age limit?
Below 40 years for Correspondent and below 45 years for Senior Correspondent (as on 24.06.2026).

Q7. What is the salary for these posts?
Correspondent: Negotiable between ₹ 60,000 – 80,000/- per month. Senior Correspondent: Negotiable between ₹ 80,000 – 1,25,000/- per month.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?
No. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for one year with no claim for regularization.

Q9. Can I apply offline?
No. Applications are accepted only through the online portal https://avedan.prasarbharati.org.

Q10. Will I get TA/DA for attending the interview?
No. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test/interview.

Q11. What are the language requirements?
Correspondents need Hindi and English, with proficiency in regional language for Imphal. Senior Correspondent needs bilingualism in Hindi & English and proficiency in the regional language.

Q12. Where can I find the application link?
The application link is available at https://avedan.prasarbharati.org.