Akashvani Dehradun Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Akashvani Dehradun (Prasar Bharati) has notified 1 vacancy for the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) post on a contract basis, with applications to be sent by registered post to The Head of Office Akashvani, Dehradun P.O. Ajabpur Kalan on or before 31 October 2026. Eligible applicants must possess a PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media or graduation with a minimum of two years of journalistic experience. The notified pay is Rs. 10,000, and the selection process includes an interview covering professional experience, current affairs, and writing skills, followed by performance monitoring.

Prasar Bharati Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) at a Glance

Where and How to Send

Applications must be sent in the prescribed format, along with self-attested copies of the required documents and one recent photograph, by registered post to the following address:

The Head of Office Akashvani, Dehradun P.O. Ajabpur Kalan – 248001

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

Essential Qualifications

• PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media or graduation with a minimum of two years of journalistic experience.
• Must reside at the respective district headquarters or within a radius of 10 km from the district headquarters/municipal limit in the district for which the candidate is being engaged.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing.
• Possession of news-gathering devices.

Desirable Qualification

• Experience in covering news for electronic media.

Age Limit

24–50 years as on the last date of the advertisement (31 October 2026).

Enclosures

• Self-attested age-proof document (Aadhaar, SSLC certificate, PAN card or driving licence/photo ID).
• Self-attested address-proof document.
• Self-attested copies of relevant qualification certificates, including degree, PG diploma and experience certificates.

Selection Process

Selection will involve an interview. Candidates will be assessed on qualifications and professional experience, knowledge of the district and state, current affairs, awareness of Central Government welfare schemes, familiarity with radio news, journalistic aptitude and writing skills, and familiarity with communication technologies. Initially, the candidate’s performance will be monitored for three months, with the contract renewed monthly during this period. If performance is satisfactory, a yearly contract may be offered until the candidate reaches 60 years of age.

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