Correspondent – PB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 - ₹80,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree or PG Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a relevant field with proficiency in Hindi, English, and regional languages.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of journalism or news reporting.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Correspondent position at Prasar Bharati offers a dynamic opportunity for media professionals to report on critical ground-level stories across regional news units in Imphal, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Dehradun. This role involves hosting live segments, conducting interviews, and producing high-quality news content for both broadcast and digital platforms. Candidates with a background in journalism will find this a rewarding path to influence public service broadcasting while covering complex national and international stories. Applying for this 2026 recruitment allows experienced journalists to contribute to India's public broadcaster through accurate and engaging storytelling.
- This contractual engagement is initially for a one-year duration based at specific Regional News Units.
- Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Hindi and English along with relevant regional languages for specific locations like Imphal.
- The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a potential test or interview conducted by Prasar Bharati.
- Applicants should ensure all self-attested copies of supporting documents are uploaded to the online portal before the July deadline.
- The role requires flexibility to handle newsroom duties, voice packages, and social media content management.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly remuneration negotiable between ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 based on candidate suitability.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualification and experience Test and/or Interview
Application Fees
No fee mentioned
Reservation
Total Vacancies: 04 (Imphal-01, Lucknow-01, Varanasi-01, Dehradun-01) Reservations applied as per Prasar Bharati contractual engagement norms.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Prasar Bharati recruitment portal at https://avedan.prasarbharati.org/ Register and fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload self-attested copies of all supporting documents including educational certificates and experience proof.
- Ensure the application is submitted within 15 days from the date of publication on the PB website.
- In case of technical difficulties, contact avedanhelpdesk@gmail.com or hrcell413@gmail.com with a screenshot of the error.
Frequently Asked Questions
The consolidated monthly remuneration for the Correspondent role is negotiable between ₹60,000 and ₹80,000.
Candidates must possess a Degree or PG Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a relevant field.
The maximum age limit for the Correspondent position is 40 years as on the date of the notification.
