Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, has announced the engagement of Part-Time Correspondents through its Regional News Unit, Akashvani Ahmedabad. The recruitment covers six positions across districts of Gujarat, including Vadodara, Narmada, Dahod, Navsari, Patan and Banaskantha. Selected candidates will file district news stories for the Regional News Unit on a contract retainer-ship basis, supporting regional news gathering for AIR News services.
Prasar Bharati Recruitment 2026 - Part-Time Correspondent Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026AIR/AHM/RNU/PTC/2026
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
20 Oct
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Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
- Notification25 Sept
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About Prasar Bharati Part-Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Prasar Bharati
- Advertisement No.
- AIR/AHM/RNU/PTC/2026
- Post Name
- Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Vadodara, Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Narmada and 4 more
- Job Location
- Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Gujarat (Candidates must reside at the district headquarters of the district applied for, or within a 10 km radius of it)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 24–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of journalistic experience for candidates applying on the basis of a Graduation degree
- Tenure
- Initially a 3 month contract, renewed annually subject to satisfactory performance and PTC guidelines
Vacancy Breakdown
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Vadodara
1
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Narmada
1
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Dahod
1
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Navsari
1
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Patan
1
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Banaskantha
1
Total6
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Vadodara | 1 |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Narmada | 1 |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Dahod | 1 |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Navsari | 1 |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Patan | 1 |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Banaskantha | 1 |
| Grand Total | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Qualification and Experience
Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media, or Graduation with minimum 2 years of journalistic experience. Knowledge of computer and video processing is required. Candidates must have their own equipment and facilities for regional news coverage.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Qualification and Experience | Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media, or Graduation with minimum 2 years of journalistic experience. Knowledge of computer and video processing is required. Candidates must have their own equipment and facilities for regional news coverage. |
Age Limit
24 to 50 years as on the last date of application (20-10-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting of Applications
Applications are screened and eligible candidates are shortlisted for the interview.
- 2Interview
Selection is based on the interview, where educational qualification, professional experience, knowledge of the district and state, current affairs, government welfare schemes, understanding of radio news, presentation ability, writing skill and knowledge of communication technology are assessed.
Salary Structure
Retainership fee based on usable stories filed, ranging from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 8000 per month as per PTC guidelines
Minimum 5 usable stories: Rs. 2000 per month Next 15 usable stories without sound input: Rs. 250 per story (Rs. 5750 per month) Next 15 usable stories with sound input: Rs. 400 per story (Rs. 8000 per month)
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the official News Services Division website
- 2Fill in the application form completely and correctly
- 3Attach a recent passport size photograph and self-attested copies of educational qualification, journalistic experience, date of birth and residence proof documents
- 4Write on the envelope in bold letters 'Application for engagement as Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) for ______ district'
- 5Send the completed application by Speed Post to Pradeshiyak Samachar Vibhag, Akashvani Bhavan, Income Tax Office Same, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380009
- 6Ensure the application reaches the office on or before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport size photograph
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
•Journalistic experience certificates
•Date of birth proof
•Residence proof
•Aadhaar card and other required documents
Important Details
- Candidates must reside at the district headquarters of the district they apply for, or within a 10 km radius of it.
- Employees working in Central or State Government service, employees of any Public Sector Undertaking, and members of any political party will not be considered for appointment as PTC.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- Shortlisted candidates must produce their original documents at the interview.
- The engagement does not confer any right to regular appointment in Prasar Bharati.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07927541781, 07927540664
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