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

Akashvani Urdu Newsreader Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 28, 2026
Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu)

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Vacancies
Various / Panel Empanelment
Pay Scale
Casual Assignment Basis (Fee Per Duty/Bulletin)
Age Limit
21 to 50 Years
Job Location
Delhi50New Delhi49

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 28, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Oct – 23 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) from a recognized University, along with a Degree or Diploma in Journalism / Mass Communication from a recognized institution or university. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English and Urdu languages, possess a voice suited to broadcasting, and reside in the Delhi / NCR region.

Desirable: Diploma/Degree in Translation from a recognized institution, 2 years of journalistic experience in Radio/TV/Print media, and basic computer knowledge.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be not less than 21 years and not more than 50 years of age as on the closing date of application (23.11.2026).

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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 (Translation & Current Affairs)

OfflineQualifying Only

Voice Test & Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted in two successive stages:

  1. Stage 1 - Written Examination (100 Marks, 3 Hours): Tests translation proficiency from English to Urdu and vice-versa, along with short notes on current affairs and general knowledge. All answers must be written in Urdu script. Minimum qualifying benchmark is 50% (50 marks).
  2. Stage 2 - Voice Test & Interview (100 Marks): Candidates securing 50+ marks in the written test are invited for the audition/voice test (evaluating voice quality, modulation, diction, pronunciation, and accent) followed by a personal interview. Minimum qualifying score is 50% (50 marks).

Final empanelment list is recommended by the Selection Committee and approved by Director General (News), NSD: Akashvani.

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

Stage-I: Written Test (Offline)

Total Duration

180 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Translation from English to Urdu140
Translation from Urdu to English130
Current Affairs & General Knowledge (in Urdu)530
Total7100
Exam Tier / Mode

Stage-II: Voice Test & Personal Interview

Total Duration

30 Minutes

Negative Marking

None

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Voice Quality, Modulation, Diction & Accent150
Radio News Suitability & Interview150
Total2100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

This position is for casual assignment empanelment in the Urdu Unit of News Services Division (NSD) at Akashvani, New Delhi. Casual assignees are engaged on an as-needed basis to translate hourly wire copy, assemble Urdu news bulletins, and broadcast live or pre-recorded bulletins. The work environment requires sharp deadlines, excellent news judgment, and seamless live radio delivery from the New Broadcasting House studios in Parliament Street.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed exclusively at News Services Division, Akashvani, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi. Candidates must reside in the Delhi/NCR region because shifts can be scheduled at early morning or late night hours. Casual assignees are rostered for up to 6 duty days per calendar month.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Engagement is strictly on a casual assignment basis and does not confer any regular employment status, seniority, or right to regularization in Prasar Bharati or All India Radio. However, empanelled casual newsreaders gain valuable broadcast experience that is highly advantageous for contract positions or regular UPSC recruitment for Indian Information Service (IIS) and Prasar Bharati Correspondent cadres.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Domicile / Residence Restriction: Only candidates residing in Delhi and NCR area are eligible to apply; candidates residing outside Delhi/NCR will be rejected.
  • Physical Application Submission Required: Applications must be physically submitted in hard copy format along with DD/UTR payment receipt by 23.11.2026 (6:00 PM) at Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House, New Delhi. Online submissions are not accepted.
  • Language Medium: All questions in the written examination must be answered in Urdu script.
  • Monthly Booking Cap: The casual booking will not normally exceed six days in a calendar month, and does not constitute permanent employment or right to regularization.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

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

Remuneration & Earnings Structure

Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model

Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.

Casual assignment fee paid per shift/bulletin according to Prasar Bharati Akashvani rates. Bookings offered up to a maximum of 6 days per calendar month based on programming requirements. Not a regular salaried post.

Casual broadcast assignment basis. Engagement is offered as per operational requirements of NSD: Akashvani, normally not exceeding 6 days in a month. Remuneration is paid on a per-assignment / bulletin fee basis under Prasar Bharati casual broadcast norms (typically ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 per duty shift/bulletin). No regular employment rights conferred.

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 attached at the end of the notification circular from newsonair.gov.in.
  2. Fill out all required particulars in capital letters, including personal details, address, educational qualifications, caste category, and journalistic work experience.
  3. Affix a recent passport-sized photograph on the application form and attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), experience documents, and Delhi/NCR address proof.
  4. Pay the non-refundable application processing fee (₹354 for General, ₹266 for SC/ST/OBC) either through Demand Draft in favour of 'PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi' or online to SBI Account No. 11084233458 (IFSC: SBIN0000691), and attach the DD or UTR transaction receipt.
  5. If employed in Government/Autonomous bodies, obtain and attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
  6. Enclose the filled application form and all supporting documents in an envelope superscribed with 'Application for Newsreader-cum-translator(Urdu) in NSD, Akashvani to be engaged on casual assignment basis'.
  7. Submit or send the application by Speed Post / Registered Post so as to reach the Sr. Administrative Officer, News Services Division, Akashvani, Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110001 on or before 23.11.2026 (6:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General Category: ₹354/- (inclusive of GST).
SC / ST / OBC Categories: ₹266/- (inclusive of GST).
Payment can be made via Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi' or online transfer to SBI Parliament Street, New Delhi (Account No. 11084233458, IFSC: SBIN0000691). Proof of payment (DD or UTR receipt) must be enclosed with the application.

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Candidates aged 21 to 50 years who hold a Bachelor's Degree and a Degree/Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication, possess proficiency in Urdu and English with a broadcast-ready voice, and reside in the Delhi/NCR area are eligible.

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