- Akashvani Dehradun (Prasar Bharati) has announced a single vacancy for the position of Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) in Pauri district on a contractual basis.
- The role involves news gathering, reporting, and radio news coverage for Akashvani Dehradun.
- The selected candidate will be engaged under a contractual retainership, with performance monitored for three months before renewal.
- The contract may be renewed annually upon satisfactory performance until the candidate reaches 60 years of age.
- The posting location is Pauri district headquarters or within a 10 km radius/municipal limit.
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🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
🎓 Journalism Degree
🎓 Mass Communication Degree
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) Recruitment 2026
Akashvani Dehradun (Prasar Bharati)
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Pauri district (HQ or within 10 km radius/municipal limit)
Apply Deadline
31 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Akashvani Dehradun (Prasar Bharati) (Akashvani Dehradun) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma), Journalism Degree (journalism-degree), Mass Communication Degree (mass-communication-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 10,000 per month (including conveyance and telephone charges) |
| Age Limits | 24 to 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | Minimum of **two years of journalistic experience** (or PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media). |
| Application Fee | • Summary: No application fee explicitly mentioned in the provided job notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Must hold either a PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media or a Graduation degree with a minimum of two years of journalistic experience.
- Residency Requirement: Must reside at the Pauri district headquarters or within a 10 km radius/municipal limit of the district.
- Technical Skills: Must possess knowledge of computers and word processing and possession of news-gathering devices.
- Desirable: Experience in covering news for electronic media is preferred.
- Age Limit: Must be between 24 and 50 years as of 31 October 2026.
- Ineligibility: Persons currently employed in Central/State Government or Union Territory Administration, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or members of any political party are not eligible.
- Residency Requirement: Must reside at the Pauri district headquarters or within a 10 km radius/municipal limit of the district.
- Technical Skills: Must possess knowledge of computers and word processing and possession of news-gathering devices.
- Desirable: Experience in covering news for electronic media is preferred.
- Age Limit: Must be between 24 and 50 years as of 31 October 2026.
- Ineligibility: Persons currently employed in Central/State Government or Union Territory Administration, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or members of any political party are not eligible.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an interview assessing the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, knowledge of the district and state, current affairs, awareness of Central Government welfare schemes, familiarity with radio news, journalistic aptitude, writing skills, and communication technologies.
- Performance monitoring for the first three months with monthly contract renewals during this period.
- If performance is satisfactory, a yearly contract may be offered until the candidate reaches 60 years of age.
- Performance monitoring for the first three months with monthly contract renewals during this period.
- If performance is satisfactory, a yearly contract may be offered until the candidate reaches 60 years of age.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested age-proof document (Aadhaar, SSLC certificate, PAN card, driving licence, or photo ID).
- Self-attested address-proof document.
- Self-attested copies of relevant qualification certificates (degree, PG diploma, and experience certificates).
- One recent photograph (self-attested).
- Self-attested address-proof document.
- Self-attested copies of relevant qualification certificates (degree, PG diploma, and experience certificates).
- One recent photograph (self-attested).
💳 Application Fee Details
• Summary: No application fee explicitly mentioned in the provided job notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) position at Akashvani Dehradun?
There is 1 vacancy for the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) position in Pauri district as per the advertisement DDN(RNU)/PTC/2026-27.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) role?
The age limit for applicants is 24 to 50 years as of 31 October 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) recruitment.
Q.
What is the last date to submit the offline application for this position?
The last date to submit the offline application is 31 October 2026.
Q.
What is the salary for the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) role?
The salary for the Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) role is Rs. 10,000 per month, including conveyance and telephone charges.