Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster of India, has invited applications through its News Services Division, Akashvani New Delhi, for engagement of Casual News Editor (Hindi) and Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi). The engagement is on a casual assignment basis and not a regular post, with work assigned as per departmental needs for candidates residing in Delhi and NCR. Selected candidates will edit and compile news bulletins or translate and read news for the Hindi news services of Akashvani.
Akashvani Delhi News Editor and Reader-cum-Translator Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026NSD/Hindi News/Casual Panel/2026
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Last date 21 Oct 2026 · 3 days left
- Notification06 Oct
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About Prasar Bharati Akashvani Delhi News Editor and Reader-cum-Translator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Prasar Bharati
- Advertisement No.
- NSD/Hindi News/Casual Panel/2026
- Post Name
- Casual News Editor (Hindi) and Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi)
- Job Location
- Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan (Candidates must be of Indian origin and residents of Delhi and NCR)
- Job Type
- Ad-hoc
- Age Limit
- 21–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Paid as per rates determined for casual assignments; not a regular post.
Vacancy Breakdown
Casual News Editor (Hindi)
Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi)
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| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Casual News Editor (Hindi) | |
| Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi) | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Casual News Editor (Hindi)
- Qualification
- Graduation from a recognised university; and a degree in Journalism (Hindi) or PG Diploma in Journalism (Hindi)/Mass Communication from a recognised university/institution of at least one year duration; or 5 years experience of reporting/editing work in print/electronic media. Proficiency in Hindi language.
- Experience
- 5 years of reporting/editing work in print or electronic media, accepted in place of the Journalism degree or PG Diploma
- Note
- Desirable: experience of journalism work in radio/TV/print in a reputed media organisation; knowledge of basic computer application and typing in Hindi.
- Nature of Work
- Editing news and compiling bulletins
- Desirable
- Experience of journalism work in radio/TV/print in a reputed media organisation; knowledge of basic computer application and typing in Hindi
Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi)
- Qualification
- Graduation from a recognised university. Proficiency in Hindi language. Powerful voice and good presentation skills.
- Note
- Desirable: experience of journalism in radio/TV/print; knowledge of basic computer application and Hindi typing.
- Nature of Work
- Translating news from English to Hindi and reading news bulletins
- Desirable
- Experience of journalism in radio/TV/print; knowledge of basic computer application and Hindi typing
Age Limit
21 to 50 years
Application Fee
General
Rs. 354 (inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / OBC
Rs. 266 (inclusive of GST)
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Demand draft in favour of PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi, or online payment to State Bank of India, Parliament Street, New Delhi, Account Number 11084233458, IFSC Code SBIN0070691; UTR details must be attached with the application.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Casual News Editor (Hindi)
- Stages
- Written Examination — Three-hour written examination of 100 marks to assess professional ability and knowledge; candidates scoring 50 or more marks are called for the interview.
- Interview — The Selection Committee assesses overall personality and suitability for radio news; candidates scoring 50 or more marks are recommended for inclusion in the panel with approval of Director General (News).
Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi)
- Stages
- Written Examination — Three-hour written examination of 100 marks; candidates scoring 50 or more marks are called for the voice test.
- Voice Test — Tests voice quality, modulation, delivery style, pronunciation and accent.
- Interview — The Selection Committee assesses suitability for radio news; candidates scoring 50 or more marks in the voice test and interview are recommended for the panel with approval of Director General (News).
- 1Written Examination
Three-hour written examination of 100 marks; candidates scoring 50 or more marks are called to the next stage.
Exam Pattern
3 hours
Salary Structure
Paid as per rates determined for casual assignments; not a regular post.
How to Apply
- 1Download the official notification and application proforma from the Akashvani / News On Air website
- 2Fill the prescribed proforma with accurate details and affix a passport-size photograph in the designated space
- 3Enclose self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, category certificates and experience certificates
- 4Attach the original demand draft or the online payment UTR details as proof of the application fee
- 5Government or autonomous body employees must enclose a No Objection Certificate from the employer
- 6Superscribe the envelope with the prescribed Hindi title for the Casual News Editor (Hindi) and Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi) posts
- 7Send the completed application by post or deliver it by hand to the Senior Administrative Officer, News Services Division, Akashvani, Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001
- 8Ensure the application reaches the office by 21 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
•Experience certificates
•SC/ST/OBC certificate
•Demand draft or UTR details / online payment receipt
•No Objection Certificate for government employees
•Passport-size photograph affixed to the application form
Important Details
- Engagement is purely on a casual assignment basis and does not confer any right to regular employment in Akashvani or Prasar Bharati.
- Work is assigned as per the department's requirement and generally does not exceed six days in a month.
- The written examination, voice test and interview will be held in Delhi and no TA/DA is paid for attending them.
- Candidates working in government or autonomous bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
- Incomplete applications, applications without the required documents, and applications received after 21 October 2026 (6:00 PM) will be rejected.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates who pass the written examination will be called for the voice test or interview by email, and final results will be published on www.newsonair.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this casual engagement lead to a regular job at Akashvani?
No. The engagement is on a casual assignment basis only and gives no right to regular employment in the organisation.
How many days of work will be assigned to a selected candidate?
Work is given as per the department's requirement and generally does not exceed six days in a month.
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