Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, is seeking applications from experienced and dynamic Indian nationals for contractual engagement in various roles at its Regional Network Units (RNUs) under DG DD News. The recruitment drive aims to fill 64 vacancies across multiple cities including Ranchi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Shimla for a contract period of two years, with negotiable monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 80,000 .
Job Details
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization | Prasar Bharati (India’s Public Service Broadcaster) |
| Department | Directorate General DD News |
| Total Vacancies | 64 Posts |
| Employment Type | Full-Time Contract Basis |
| Contract Duration | 2 Years |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals Only |
| Job Locations | Ranchi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Shimla |
| Application Mode | Online via Prasar Bharati Portal |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Category | Ranchi | Chennai | Bengaluru | Mumbai | Hyderabad | Shimla | Total | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
| Senior Correspondent | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 60,000 – 80,000 (Negotiable) |
| Anchor-cum-Correspondent Gr-II | – | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | – | 7 | 45,000 – 60,000 (Negotiable) |
| Anchor-cum-Correspondent Gr-III | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 35,000 – 40,000 |
| Bulletin Editor | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 | 40,000 – 50,000 |
| Broadcast Executive | 1 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 4 | 30,000 |
| Video Post Production Assistant | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 30,000 – 40,000 (Negotiable) |
| Assignment Coordinator | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 3 | 30,000 – 40,000 |
| Content Executive | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 25,000 – 35,000 |
| Copy Editor | – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 7 | 30,000 – 35,000 (Negotiable) |
| Copy Writer | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 30,000 |
| Packaging Assistant | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 6 | 25,000 – 30,000 |
| Videographer | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 30,000 – 40,000 |
| Total | 6 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 64 |
Salary Details
Remuneration is offered on a monthly basis and varies by post and location. The amounts are negotiable for certain senior roles .
Educational Qualification
Common Requirement: Proficiency in the concerned regional language is essential for most roles .
- Journalism/Mass Communication Roles (Correspondent, Anchor, Editor, etc.): Requires a Degree from a recognized university along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication, or a Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication itself. Experience requirements range from 1 to 7 years depending on the seniority of the post .
- Broadcast Executive: Requires a Degree in Radio/TV Production or a Professional Diploma in the same, with at least 3 years of experience .
- Video Post Production Assistant: Requires a Professional Diploma in Film and Video Editing with at least 2 years of experience. Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and FCP is desirable .
- Videographer: Requires 10+2 qualification and a Degree/Diploma in Cinematography/Videography with at least 5 years of experience .
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies by position, calculated as of the notification date (07.10.2025) :
- Senior Correspondent & Bulletin Editor: Below 45 years
- Anchor-cum-Correspondent Grade-II, Broadcast Executive, Assignment Coordinator, Copy Writer, Videographer: Below 40 years
- Content Executive & Copy Editor: Below 35 years
- Anchor-cum-Correspondent Grade-III & Packaging Assistant: Below 30 years
- Relaxation: Up to 10 years of age relaxation is available for certain posts for casual assignees of Prasar Bharati with 5 years of continuous service .
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following :
- Scrutiny of online applications.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for a test and/or interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection process.
- Final selection will be based on merit and performance.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates must apply online through the Prasar Bharati portal.
- Visit the website applications.prasarbharati.org.
- Click on the “Click here to Apply” link next to the desired post.
- Fill in the required details, upload necessary documents (photo, signature, birth certificate, educational qualifications, experience certificates), and submit the form.
- A unique registration number will be generated upon successful submission.
Instructions
- The engagement is purely on a contractual basis and does not confer any right to regularization .
- Candidates can apply for multiple posts, but a separate application must be submitted for each .
- Incomplete applications or those submitted through modes other than the online portal will be rejected .
- All communications regarding the selection process will be sent via email .
- Prasar Bharati reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage .
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 07.10.2025 |
| Application Closing Date | Within 15 days from the date of publication on the Prasar Bharati website |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification Link | Click Here |







