Job Description
Overview
Prasar Bharati, India's premier public service broadcaster, has announced openings for the positions of Correspondent and Senior Correspondent. This recruitment drive aims to onboard skilled media professionals to strengthen its news gathering and reporting capabilities across various regional news units. These contractual roles offer a significant platform for journalists to contribute to national and regional broadcasting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Gathering, verifying, and reporting news stories from assigned regions with accuracy and speed.
- Conducting interviews and producing high-quality content for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Maintaining professional standards in line with public service broadcasting ethics.
- Coordinating with regional news units to ensure timely coverage of local events.
- Ensuring linguistic proficiency in both English and the relevant regional language.
- Managing field reporting tasks and meeting strict editorial deadlines.
Why Apply
Working with Prasar Bharati provides unparalleled exposure to the national broadcasting ecosystem. These roles offer competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work on impactful stories that reach millions of viewers across the country.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 25 June 2026
- Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 5
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 to ₹1,25,000
- Job Type: Contractual
Prasar Bharati Correspondent, Senior Correspondent Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
| Correspondent | 4 |
| Senior Correspondent | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official Prasar Bharati recruitment portal at avedan.prasarbharati.org.
- Register yourself by providing basic personal and contact information.
- Log in to the portal and fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates, experience letters, photograph, and signature.
- Review the entered information thoroughly to ensure there are no errors.
- Submit the application form before the deadline of 10 July 2026.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your future records.
Cutoff Marks
Application Fee
Age Limit
Selection Process
The selection process for these positions consists of two primary stages. Initially, candidates will undergo a written test designed to evaluate their journalistic knowledge, language proficiency, and current affairs awareness. Those who qualify in the written test will be invited for a personal interview. The interview panel will assess the candidate's communication skills, professional experience, and suitability for the role. Final selection is based on the cumulative performance in both the test and the interview.
