Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, the public service broadcaster's Kendra in West Bengal, has invited applications for empanelment of casual assignees across nine categories, including Archive Assistant, Video Assistant, Social Media Editor and C. G. Operator. The engagement is on an assignment basis as and when required for programme work at the Kendra, and it is not regular employment. This page covers the recruitment notice and related updates for candidates.
DDK Kolkata Recruitment 2026 - Archive Assistant, Video Assistant and Other Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026DDK/KOL/PROG/CA/2026-27
Total Vacancies
—
Last Date
16 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Ad-hoc
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification29 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed16 Oct
About DDK Kolkata Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata
- Advertisement No.
- DDK/KOL/PROG/CA/2026-27
- Post Name
- Archive Assistant, Post Production Assistant (Graphics) and 7 more
- Job Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Job Type
- Ad-hoc
- Age Limit
- 21–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Archive Assistant
Post Production Assistant (Graphics)
Post Production Assistant (Editing)
Video Assistant
Social Media Editor
C. G. Operator
Resource Person (Programme)
Resource Person (Lighting Assistant)
Broadcast Assistant (Commercial)
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Archive Assistant | |
| Post Production Assistant (Graphics) | |
| Post Production Assistant (Editing) | |
| Video Assistant | |
| Social Media Editor | |
| C. G. Operator | |
| Resource Person (Programme) | |
| Resource Person (Lighting Assistant) | |
| Broadcast Assistant (Commercial) | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Archive Assistant
- Qualification
- Graduation from a recognized University; Proficiency in Computer (MS Excel); Proficiency in Bengali and English
- Desirable
- One year experience in Broadcasting or Electronic/ Digital Media/ Digital Archive related work
Post Production Assistant (Graphics)
- Qualification
- Degree/Diploma in Multimedia Animation / Motion Graphics
- Desirable
- Two years Experience in TV/ Doordarshan/ Video Programme Production
Post Production Assistant (Editing)
- Qualification
- Professional Degree/Diploma in Video editing from a recognized university/ institute. Candidates must be well-versed with the latest softwares. eg. Da Vinci
- Desirable
- Two years experience for TV/ Doordarshan Programme
Video Assistant
- Qualification
- Professional Degree / Diploma in Videography/ Motion Picture Photography from a recognized university/ institute
- Desirable
- Two years Experience for TV/ Doordarshan Programme
C. G. Operator
- Qualification
- Graduation from a recognized University and Typing abilities of at least 30 words per minute in Bengali
- Desirable
- Verifiable certificate in Computer Graphics/ Graphic Designing (Online/ Offline)
Resource Person (Programme)
- Qualification
- Class - XII + 3 year Experience in TV / Doordarshan Programme Production and Co- ordination Or Graduation with professional Diploma in Radio & TV Programme Production/Mass Communication /Journalism
- Experience
- 3 years experience in TV / Doordarshan Programme Production and Co-ordination (Class XII route)
- Desirable
- Experience in working in Studio Floor management
Resource Person (Lighting Assistant)
- Qualification
- Class - XII + 3 year Experience in TV / Doordarshan Programme Production and Co- ordination Or Graduation with professional Diploma in Radio & TV Programme Production/Mass Communication /Journalism AND Experience in Film/TV Industry in Lighting Arrangement
- Experience
- 3 years experience in TV / Doordarshan Programme Production and Co-ordination (Class XII route) and experience in Film/TV Industry in Lighting Arrangement
- Note
- The notice prints the same two qualification options as Resource Person (Programme) followed by AND and the lighting experience requirement; it does not clarify whether the lighting experience applies to both options.
Broadcast Assistant (Commercial)
- Qualification
- Graduation in Commerce from a recognized University and Computer Proficiency
- Desirable
- One year experience in Accounts; Sound knowledge in Advance Excel and Tally software
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on Date of Notification
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny and Screening
Applications are scrutinised and shortlisted candidates are called for the next stage of selection.
- 2Skill Test / Written Test / Personality Test
The selection process may consist of a skill test, written test or personality test depending on the category, as deemed feasible.
- 3Selection Committee
Selection is done by a constituted selection committee whose decision is final and irrevocable.
Salary Structure
Payment is made per assignment, not as a fixed monthly salary. A maximum of 7 assignments in a month and 84 in a year are allowed as per requirement; one assignment may take up to 2 to 3 days. Assignees are not entitled to any fixed or specific number of bookings.
Archive Assistant
Pay: Rs. 2,500 per assignment
Post Production Assistant (Graphics)
Pay: Rs. 4,500 per assignment
Post Production Assistant (Editing)
Pay: Rs. 3,500 per assignment
Video Assistant
Pay: Rs. 5,000 per assignment
Social Media Editor
Pay: Rs. 3,000 per assignment
C. G. Operator
Pay: Rs. 2,000 per assignment
Resource Person (Programme)
Pay: Rs. 3,000 per assignment
Resource Person (Lighting Assistant)
Pay: Rs. 3,000 per assignment
Broadcast Assistant (Commercial)
Pay: Rs. 2,500 per assignment
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Archive Assistant | Rs. 2,500 per assignment |
| Post Production Assistant (Graphics) | Rs. 4,500 per assignment |
| Post Production Assistant (Editing) | Rs. 3,500 per assignment |
| Video Assistant | Rs. 5,000 per assignment |
| Social Media Editor | Rs. 3,000 per assignment |
| C. G. Operator | Rs. 2,000 per assignment |
| Resource Person (Programme) | Rs. 3,000 per assignment |
| Resource Person (Lighting Assistant) | Rs. 3,000 per assignment |
| Broadcast Assistant (Commercial) | Rs. 2,500 per assignment |
How to Apply
- 1Check the qualification, age limit and other conditions for the category you want; you can apply for only one category.
- 2Keep copies of the required documents ready: educational qualification, desirable qualification, age proof and experience certificates.
- 3Open the official Google Form link given in the notice.
- 4Complete the form in the prescribed format and attach the required document copies.
- 5Submit the application on or before 16 October 2026, up to 06:00 pm.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificates of educational qualification
•Desirable qualification
•Age proof
•Experience certificate
Important Details
- A candidate can apply for only one category and double applications will be considered rejected.
- Candidates have to give their consent in advance for performing assignments.
- Doordarshan reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason, and canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and renders a candidate ineligible for selection.
Assignment Terms
- This is not, and will not be, an employment.
- Assignments are offered strictly on an as and when required basis as per the day to day requirement of programmes at the Kendra and the candidate's availability.
- Maximum possible number of assignments is 7 in a month and limited to 84 in a year; one assignment may take up to 2 to 3 days.
- Assignees are not entitled to any fixed or specific number of bookings as they are not on the establishment of Doordarshan.
- The organisation does not restrict assignees from continuing in or taking up regular or temporary employment elsewhere, or being self-employed.
- An assignee has the right not to accept an assignment, but once accepted is obliged to perform it.
- Empanelment confers no right to be called for regular bookings or any right or advantage for selection to any regular post in the organisation.
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