Prasar Bharati Part Time Correspondents Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application

Age Details

• 24-50 years (as on the last day of advertisement).

Eligibility Details

Qualification

• PG Diploma / Degree in journalism / Mass Media, or
• Graduate with minimum 2 years of journalistic experience.

Essential Qualifications

• Age limit: 24-50 years (as on the last day of advertisement).
• Should reside at the respective district Headquarters or within a radius of 10 km from the District Headquarters/Municipal limit in the district for which engagement is sought.
• Knowledge of computer and word processing.
• Possession of news gathering devices.

Desirable Qualification

• Experience in coverage for electronic media.

Experience

• Journalistic experience is desirable, especially for candidates in difficult areas like Lakshadweep Islands.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31 December 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2026

Note: Some dates are mentioned in the notification as end dates; exact exam dates are not provided in the available information.

Application Fees

• Not specified in the notification. (No fee details provided in the available information.)

General Instructions

• Engagement of Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) will be on a contractual retainership basis.
• Persons already in government service or affiliated with political parties may not be considered for engagement as PTC.
• For more information, contact the coordinating office as per the notification. (Phone/email details are provided in the official notification.)
• Applications should be sent in prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of required documents and one recent photograph to the Head of Office, Akashvani, Vazhuthacaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695014 by 31 January 2026.

Note: The sources include offline submission; ensure compliance with local address and deadline requirements.