Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India
Contractual / Regular

Akashvani Dehradun PTC Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC)

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 10,000/- per month (Average Retainership)
Age Limit
24 to 50 Years
Job Location
Uttarakhand12Pauri Garhwal1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

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Starts

Oct 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 31 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Essential Qualifications: Post Graduate Diploma / Degree in Journalism or Mass Media; OR Graduation in any discipline with at least 2 years of journalistic experience.
Domicile/Residence Requirement: Must reside at Pauri district headquarters or within a radius of 10 km from the district headquarters / municipal limit.
Technical Requirements: Working knowledge of computers and word processing, along with possession of news-gathering devices (smartphones, audio/video recording equipment).
Desirable: Prior experience in covering news stories for electronic or broadcast media.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 24 and 50 years of age as on the closing date of the advertisement (31 October 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Residence Scrutiny

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Personal Interview & Journalistic Assessment

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through an interview by the Regional News Unit (RNU) Selection Committee. Candidates are assessed on academic qualifications, professional journalistic experience, knowledge of Pauri district and Uttarakhand state affairs, current affairs, awareness of Central Government welfare schemes, familiarity with radio news formatting, writing skills, and technological proficiency in digital news transmission.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
Educational & Professional Journalistic Credentials
Local Knowledge of Pauri District & Uttarakhand Affairs
Current Affairs & Central Welfare Schemes
Radio News Aptitude & Audio-Visual Storytelling

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) operate as district correspondents for the Regional News Unit (RNU) of Akashvani Dehradun and DD News. The correspondent covers daily administrative briefings, developmental initiatives, cultural events, severe weather events (landslides, heavy rainfall, road blockages in hill terrains), disaster management, and human interest stories across Pauri Garhwal. The role requires filing timely voice casts, audio soundbites, and script capsules for broadcast in regional and national bulletins.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed strictly in Pauri district (must reside within 10 km radius of Pauri headquarters). The initial engagement is monitored on a monthly renewal basis for 3 months; satisfactory performance leads to yearly contract extensions renewable until the correspondent attains 60 years of age.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position is a contractual retainership under Prasar Bharati and does not lead to absorption into the Indian Information Service (IIS) or regular Akashvani editorial staff. However, official AIR/Doordarshan press credentials offer significant prestige and open opportunities for permanent broadcasting and media assignments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Domicile / 10 km Radius Rule: Applicants must reside at Pauri district headquarters or within 10 km of the district headquarters/municipal limits. Proof of residence is strictly verified.
  • Disqualification for Government & Political Employees: Individuals currently employed in Central/State Government, UT administration, PSUs, or affiliated with any political party are strictly barred.
  • Registered Post Delivery Only: Applications must be sent solely by registered post to Akashvani Dehradun; courier or hand deliveries are not accepted.
  • Device Ownership Requirement: Candidates must possess personal computers, internet connectivity, and news-gathering equipment (smartphones/video cameras) to file audio and electronic dispatches.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Average monthly remuneration of Rs. 10,000/- (including conveyance and telephone allowances), subject to news story contribution and satisfactory certification by RNU Head, Akashvani Dehradun.

Monthly retainership remuneration calculated as per NSD Circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152 dated 28 August 2024. Average monthly remuneration is Rs. 10,000/- including conveyance and telephone charges.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma from the notification circular or from the Prasar Bharati vacancies portal at prasarbharati.gov.in/en/pbvacancies/.
  2. Fill out the proforma completely with personal particulars, contact details, educational qualifications (SSLC onwards), and work experience.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of mandatory documents: age proof (Aadhaar, SSLC, PAN, or driving license), address proof (confirming residence within 10 km of Pauri headquarters), educational degrees/diplomas, journalistic experience certificates, and proof of news-gathering equipment.
  4. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
  5. Send the completed application packet strictly by Registered Post to: The Head of Office, Akashvani, Dehradun, P.O. Ajabpur Kalan, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand.
  6. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before the deadline: 31 October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

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Candidates must have a PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media OR Graduation in any subject with at least 2 years of journalistic experience, along with computer knowledge and news-gathering equipment.

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