Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Akashvani Chennai
Contractual / Regular

AIR Hindi News Editor & Reader Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 7, 2026
Casual News Editor (Hindi) / आकस्मिक समाचार संपादक (हिंदी)Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi) / आकस्मिक समाचार वाचक-सह-अनुवादक (हिंदी)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
Panel Empanelment / Not Disclosed
Pay Scale
Per-Assignment Basis (AIR Rate Card)
Age Limit
21 to 50 years as on 21.10.2026
Job Location
Delhi79New Delhi76+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 21 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

1. Casual News Editor (Hindi): Graduation from a recognized University AND Degree in Journalism (Hindi) or PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi) / Mass Communication (minimum 1-year duration), OR 5 years reporting/editing experience in print or electronic media. Proficiency in Hindi language is mandatory.

2. Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi): Graduation from a recognized University with demonstrated proficiency in Hindi language, voice quality suitable for broadcasting, correct pronunciation, and voice modulation. Desirable: Experience in journalism/electronic media and knowledge of computer applications/typing.

Residential Requirement: Candidates must reside within the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 21 and 50 years of age as on the closing date of application (21.10.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Written Examination (लिखित परीक्षा)

OfflineQualifying Only

Voice Test & Interview (स्वर परीक्षण एवं साक्षात्कार)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted in two progressive stages:

  1. Stage 1 - Written Examination: 100 Marks (Duration: 3 Hours). Evaluates General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Hindi Grammar, News Writing, Editing, and English-to-Hindi Translation. Minimum qualifying marks: 50%.
  2. Stage 2 - Voice Test & Interview: 100 Marks. Candidates qualifying the written exam are invited for Voice Quality/Modulation Test (for News Readers) and Professional Interview before the Selection Board. Minimum qualifying marks: 50%.

Final empanelment is based on composite merit in the written test, voice test, and interview, subject to verification of Delhi-NCR residential proof and credentials.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Screening Test

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Knowledge & Current Affairs (सामान्य ज्ञान एवं समसामयिकी)2525
Hindi Grammar & Vocabulary (हिंदी व्याकरण एवं शब्द सामर्थ्य)2525
Translation from English to Hindi (अंग्रेजी से हिंदी अनुवाद)125
News Writing, Editing & Headline Crafting (समाचार संपादन एवं शीर्षक लेखन)125
Total52100
Exam Tier / Mode

Voice Test & Professional Interview

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Voice Quality, Diction, Pronunciation & Modulation (स्वर गुणवत्ता एवं उच्चारण)150
Personal Interview & News Awareness (साक्षात्कार एवं पत्रकारिता अभिरुचि)150
Total2100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Fast-paced broadcast newsroom environment situated at the iconic New Broadcasting House (NBH), Parliament Street, New Delhi. Duties entail handling breaking news wire inputs, editing hourly bulletins, translating urgent dispatches, and live on-air broadcasting across national networks. Shifts operate 24x7, requiring flexibility for early morning, evening, and overnight rotas.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Strictly Delhi-NCR specific. All broadcast assignments are conducted on-site at News Services Division, All India Radio, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi. No outstation transfers are applicable as the empanelment is localized to NSD Headquarters.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Casual empanelment is assignment-based and does not follow a regular government promotion hierarchy. Empanelled assignees build valuable public-service broadcast experience that provides a competitive edge for contractual contractual/consultant positions or permanent Prasar Bharati / Indian Information Service (IIS) recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Delhi-NCR Domicile/Residence Requirement: Candidates residing outside Delhi-NCR are not eligible and will be rejected during document scrutiny.
  • No Right to Regularization: Service on the casual panel does not confer any title, seniority, or claim toward regular appointment or absorption in All India Radio or Prasar Bharati.
  • Assignment Cap: Under Prasar Bharati guidelines, casual assignments are typically booked up to a maximum of 6 shifts per month per assignee, subject to operational roster requirements.
  • Physical / Postal Submission Only: Applications must be submitted in physical hard copy by post or hand-delivered to Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House by 21.10.2026 (6:00 PM). Online email applications are not accepted.
  • Non-Refundable Processing Fee: Application fee paid via DD or NEFT is strictly non-refundable even if the candidate fails to qualify or appear for the screening test.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • URPanel Empanelment
  • OBCPanel Empanelment
  • EWSPanel Empanelment
  • SCPanel Empanelment
  • STPanel Empanelment
Total VacanciesPanel Empanelment / Not Disclosed

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration is disbursed per assignment/shift according to the prevailing Prasar Bharati / All India Radio rate card for Casual News Editors and News Readers (approx. ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 per shift, up to a monthly ceiling of 6 shifts/assignments). No regular pay scale, DA, or allowances apply.

Engagement is strictly on casual/assignment basis as per News Services Division, All India Radio panel norms. Remuneration is paid on per-assignment/shift basis as per approved Prasar Bharati rate cards (typically subject to a ceiling of 6 assignments per month). Empanelment confers no right to regular appointment or absorption.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application proforma from the notification circular published on newsonair.gov.in.
  2. Fill all details in Hindi/English, pasting a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets, degree/diploma in journalism, proof of date of birth, proof of Delhi-NCR residence (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport), and category certificate (SC/ST/OBC).
  4. Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹354 (General) or ₹266 (SC/ST/OBC) via Demand Draft or Online NEFT/RTGS to SBI A/C 11084233458 (IFSC: SBIN0070691), and enclose the original DD or transaction proof.
  5. Enclose all documents in an envelope superscribed with 'Application for the post of Casual News Editor (Hindi)' or 'Application for the post of Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi)'.
  6. Submit by post or by hand to: Senior Administrative Officer, News Services Division, All India Radio, Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001 on or before 21.10.2026 (6:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General Category: ₹354/- (₹300 + 18% GST)
SC / ST / OBC Categories: ₹266/- (₹225 + 18% GST)

Payment Mode: Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi' OR via Online NEFT/RTGS to SBI Parliament Street Branch (Account No: 11084233458, IFSC: SBIN0070691) with copy of UTR/transaction slip attached to the application.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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No. This recruitment is strictly for empanelment on a casual / assignment basis. Selected candidates are invited to work as casual assignees on need basis and it confers no right for regularization, absorption, or permanent service in Akashvani or Prasar Bharati.

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