Overview
Doordarshan Kendra Vijayawada has announced empanelment of Stringers for various districts in Andhra Pradesh. The recruitment is offline, with a deadline of 20 February 2026. Applicants must possess relevant qualifications and experience in cinematography, videography, or broadcast journalism, and provide proof of equipment. The fee is Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST). Salary is paid per coverage: Rs. 1,500/- for local coverage under 6 hours, Rs. 1,000/- for additional coverage beyond 6 hours or over 10 km, and Rs. 1,800/- for outstation coverage. The selection process involves scrutiny of eligibility, test coverages, interviews, and equipment verification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada – Regional News Unit (DDK Vijayawada RNU)
- Qualification
- Applicants should have qualification, experience and expertise in cinematography / videography / news gathering / broadcast journalism. Academic and Technical Qualifications as per notification. Technical qualifications may include degree/diploma/certificates in cinematography, videography, journalism, broadcast journalism or related fields.
- Last date to apply
- 20 February 2026 5 PM
Important Dates
| application_deadline | 20 February 2026 5 PM |
| last_date_of_receipt_of_application | 20 February 2026 5 PM |
| last_date_of_submission | 20 February 2026 5 PM |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Alluri Sitarama Raju: ; Anakapalli: ; Anantapuramu: ; Annamayya: ; Chittoor: ; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema: ; Bapatla: ; East Godavari: ; Eluru: ; Guntur: ; Kakinada: ; Tirupati: ; Krishna: ; Kurnool: ; Markapuram: ; NTR District: ; Nandyala: ; Palnadu: ; Parvathipuram Manyam: ; Prakasam: ; Polavaram: ; Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore: ; Sri Satyasai: ; Srikakulam: ; Visakhapatnam: ; Vizianagaram: ; West Godavari: ; YSR Kadapa:
Selection Process
Applications are scrutinised for eligibility. Shortlisted candidates provide test coverages, undergo interview, and equipment verification. Final selection is based on assessment scale, interview, and quality of test coverages.
How to Apply
Download and fill the prescribed Application Form for Empanelment as Stringer (Annexure-A)., Provide details such as district headquarters for empanelment, personal particulars, academic qualifications, technical qualifications, experience, equipment and facilities, and corporate status., Enclose attested copies of certificates supporting qualifications, experience, equipment ownership and other information., Attach a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST) towards the non‑refundable processing fee in favour of ‘DDO/ DDK, Vijayawada’ payable at Vijayawada., Submit the completed application in triplicate in a sealed cover with superscription ‘Empanelment of Stringers of DD News-2026’., Send the application to: The Head of News, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Punnamathota, Opp; TTD Kalyanamadapam, Vijayawada – 520010, Andhra Pradesh, on or before 20 February 2026 till 5 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DDK Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
application deadline: 20 February 2026 5 PM; last date of receipt of application: 20 February 2026 5 PM; last date of submission: 20 February 2026 5 PM
What is the application fee?
processing fee: Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST)
What is the selection process?
Applications are scrutinised for eligibility. Shortlisted candidates provide test coverages, undergo interview, and equipment verification. Final selection is based on assessment scale, interview, and quality of test coverages.