Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, has invited applications for empanelment of Casual Broadcast Assistants on a temporary, assignment basis. The single post is for the Regional News Unit at Akashvani, Sambalpur in Odisha, where selected candidates will work on radio news production in shifts as per the unit's requirements.
Prasar Bharati Casual Broadcast Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
03 Nov
16 days left
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Last date 03 Nov 2026 · 16 days left
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Opentill 03 Nov
About Prasar Bharati Casual Broadcast Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Prasar Bharati
- Post Name
- Casual Broadcast Assistant
- Job Location
- Sambalpur, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Odisha (Candidate must reside within the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation area)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 21–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Three (03) years of experience along with a Graduate degree and a professional Diploma in Radio Production
Vacancy Breakdown
Casual Broadcast Assistant
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Casual Broadcast Assistant | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Casual Broadcast Assistant
Graduate with a professional Diploma in Radio Production with three (03) years of experience. Proficiency in Odia, Hindi and English. Knowledge of computer applications. Practical knowledge of audio editing and typing in Odia, English and Hindi.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Casual Broadcast Assistant | Graduate with a professional Diploma in Radio Production with three (03) years of experience. Proficiency in Odia, Hindi and English. Knowledge of computer applications. Practical knowledge of audio editing and typing in Odia, English and Hindi. |
Age Limit
21 to 50 years as on the last date of advertisement published in newspapers
Application Fee
General
Rs. 354
SC / ST / OBC
Rs. 266
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Bank draft payable in favour of the Drawing & Disbursing Officer, All India Radio, Cuttack, or deposited into SBI Account No. 10861705257 (IFSC Code: SBIN0000059).
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Test on general knowledge and current affairs; candidates who secure 50% or above qualify for the next stage.
- 2Practical Proficiency Test
Practical test in computer operations for various audio/video formats, including audio and video editing.
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application proforma 'Annexure-A' from the official advertisement.
- 2Fill in the proforma with personal, educational and experience details and affix a photograph.
- 3Pay the non-refundable processing fee by bank draft in favour of the Drawing & Disbursing Officer, All India Radio, Cuttack, or deposit it into SBI Account No. 10861705257 (IFSC SBIN0000059).
- 4Attach the fee payment receipt and self-attested photocopies of educational, professional, computer proficiency and job experience certificates.
- 5Send the completed application by Speed Post or Courier to The Head of Office, Akashvani, Kacheri Road, Sambalpur-768 001 (Odisha) so that it reaches on or before 03.11.2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Prescribed application proforma 'Annexure-A'
•Processing fee payment receipt
•Self-attested photocopies of educational and professional qualification certificates
•Self-attested photocopies of computer proficiency certificates
•Job experience certificates
Important Details
- Candidates must reside within the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation area.
- If selected for casual assignment, candidates will be put on shift duty as per the requirements of the Regional News Unit, Akashvani, Sambalpur.
- No TA/DA is admissible to candidates attending the written test or practical proficiency test.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will not be considered.
Application Proforma (Annexure-A) Fields
- Name of candidate in block letters
- Father's/Husband's name
- Date of birth
- Present address with pincode
- Permanent address with pincode
- Contact mobile number
- Category (Gen/SC/ST/OBC)
- Gender
- Marital status
- Languages known
- Bank draft or online payment receipt
- Educational and professional qualification with self-attested photocopies
- Computer proficiency with self-attested photocopies
- Job experience
- Photograph affixed and declaration signed by the candidate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who live outside Sambalpur apply?
No. Applicants must reside within the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation area.
What is the nature of the engagement?
It is an empanelment of casual broadcast assistants on an assignment basis at the Regional News Unit, Akashvani, Sambalpur, and selected candidates will be put on shift duty as required.
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