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

Akashvani Jalandhar PTC Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 18, 2026
Part Time Correspondent (PTC)

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Postgraduate299
Diploma111
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10 Posts
Pay Scale
Up to ₹9,250 - ₹13,500 per month
Age Limit
24 to 50 Years (as on 07.10.2026)
Job Location
Punjab15Jalandhar2+9 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 Sep – 7 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

As per Prasar Bharati PTC Guidelines:
• Educational Qualification: PG Diploma or Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Mass Media, OR Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of two (02) years of journalistic experience.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Punjabi language (reading, writing, speaking) is essential, along with working knowledge of Hindi and English.
• Technical Requirements: Working knowledge of computers and word processing; capability of electronically transmitting audio/visual news stories; possession of news gathering equipment.
• Domicile / Residency: Candidate must reside within the concerned District Headquarters / Municipal limits or within a 10 km radius of the district for which engagement is sought.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 24 and 50 years of age as on the application deadline (07-10-2026). Maximum engagement period can continue up to 60 years of age, subject to annual review and satisfactory performance.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Residential Eligibility Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Voice / Journalistic Aptitude Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through an interview by a Selection Committee constituted by Prasar Bharati. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of academic and professional qualifications, journalistic experience, knowledge of district and Punjab state affairs, awareness of central government developmental schemes, familiarity with radio news broadcasting, voice quality, Punjabi language articulation, and electronic news dispatch capability.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Educational & Journalistic QualificationsEligibility BenchmarkPossession of PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Graduate degree with 2+ years media experience.
Regional & State KnowledgeCore AssessmentUnderstanding of local district governance, socio-economic issues, agriculture, culture, and state developments in Punjab.
Broadcast & Voice QualityInterview VivaClear diction in Punjabi language, journalistic acumen, radio news structuring, and ability to record/transmit audio dispatches.

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.

Part Time Correspondents serve as the grassroots reporting backbone of Akashvani's Regional News Unit (RNU) Jalandhar. Correspondents cover district administration meetings, crime, agriculture, cultural events, and central/state welfare schemes. The role requires filing fast, objective audio reports and text dispatches using mobile recording tools during news breaks. Work operates on-call from the reporter's home district.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is initially on a 3-month trial basis during which performance is closely evaluated. Upon satisfactory review by the RNU Head, contracts are renewed on an annual basis up to the age of 60 years. Posting is tied strictly to the designated district headquarters; there is no transfer across districts.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a contractual part-time retainership position without formal promotions or absorption into permanent Prasar Bharati / AIR cadres. However, correspondents earn official Akashvani accreditation, recognized media credentials, and valuable experience for careers in national broadcasting and print journalism.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Residential Restriction: Applicants must be permanent residents residing at the concerned district headquarters or within a 10 km radius; applicants from other districts will be disqualified during document verification.
  • Government and PSU employees, as well as active members of any political party, are strictly prohibited from applying.
  • Physical application only: Completed proforma with self-attested enclosures must reach Akashvani Jalandhar by October 7th, 2026; no online application submission is available.
  • Applicants must have ready access to electronic news gathering devices (smartphones, audio recorders, word processors) and demonstrate ability to transmit dispatches electronically.
  • Engagement does not confer any right or claim for regular absorption or permanent appointment in Prasar Bharati.

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

  • UR10
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies10 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Retainership plus item-based payment based on transmission of news dispatches, up to an average monthly cap of ₹9,250/- to ₹13,500/- per month as per Revised Scheme for Engagement of PTCs.

Monthly remuneration is paid as retainership fee plus transmission charges per broadcasted news item/sound byte as per NSD/Akashvani PTC Guidelines, subject to a monthly ceiling of approximately ₹9,250 to ₹13,500 inclusive of conveyance and communication allowances.

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 www.newsonair.gov.in under the Vacancies section.
  2. Fill out the proforma completely, specifying the target district (Jalandhar, Sangrur, Malerkotla, Ferozepur, Faridkot, Bathinda, Moga, Mansa, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, or Barnala).
  3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the designated box.
  4. Enclose self-attested photocopies of mandatory documents: proof of date of birth (10th certificate/PAN/DL), proof of residential address within the district, educational certificates (Graduation degree, Journalism PG Diploma/Degree), and experience certificates.
  5. Send the completed physical application dossier by speed post, registered post, or hand delivery to: Head of Office, Akashvani, Near BMC Chowk, Jalandhar - 144001.
  6. Ensure the application envelope reaches the office on or before the closing deadline of October 7th, 2026. Late submissions will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required for applying to Part Time Correspondent positions.

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Candidates must hold a PG Diploma or Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, OR a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of journalistic experience.

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