Prasar Bharati Stringers Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Eligibility

Essential Qualification

Proof of academic and technical qualifications must be submitted along with the application.

Experience

Experience in TV news coverage for districts within West Bengal, with demonstrated expertise in cinematography/videography, news gathering, or broadcast journalism.

Important Dates

• Start of online/offline application: 02-02-2026
• Last date to submit: 04-03-2026 (till 6:00 PM)

Application Fee

Demand Draft of Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST) towards non-refundable processing fee, in favour of the “DDO, DDK, Kolkata” payable at Kolkata.

General Instructions

• Empanelled stringers are expected to undertake news coverages and features across designated domains.
• Applicants should preferably have qualifications and equipment suitable for cinematography/videography, news gathering, and broadcast journalism.
• Follow the guidelines issued by the Directorate General, Doordarshan, New Delhi as referenced in the notification annexure.
• Ensure all required documents, including proof of qualifications and equipment ownership, are submitted with the application.
• The selection process includes documentation verification, equipment verification, and a test coverage assignment before interview.
• Applications should be sent in a sealed cover with the specified superscription to the Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata.
• For clarifications, use the official channels listed in the notification.