Overview
Prasar Bharati - Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun (Doordarshan Dehradun) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Stringer/Cameraman. Eligible candidates can apply before 20 February 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Prasar Bharati - Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun (Doordarshan Dehradun)
- Qualification
- Experience in visuals coverage, cinematography/videography/news gathering/broadcast journalism
- Last date to apply
- 20 February 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 20 February 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Stringers are required for empanelment in the following districts: Dehradun, Haridwar, Roorkee (Haridwar), Tehri, Chamoli, Pauri, Kotdwar (Pauri), Almora, Sult (Almora), Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, and Udhamsingh Nagar.
Eligibility
• Proprietor, Partnership firm, corporate body/Organization with experience in visuals coverage. • Applicants equipped with four-wheel vehicles preferred. • Qualification, experience and expertise in cinematography/videography/news gathering/broadcast journalism. • Adequate facilities and equipment to undertake coverages (DVC-Pro/DV-CAM/CCD/Mini DV acceptable). • Copies of proof of Academic and Technical qualifications, Experience and Equipment ownership to be submitted. • Physical verification of equipments and documents will be done.
Salary
• Local coverage of duration of 6 hours: Rs. 1500 per coverage (inclusive of transportation and delivery charges). • If duration of 6 hours exceeded or locations apart more than 10 Kms: Treated as two coverages, 2nd coverage paid @ Rs. 1000. • Outstation coverage (beyond geographic limit of the town of the Kendra): Rs. 1800 irrespective of length of footage or usage (inclusive of transportation and delivery charges). • Paid irrespective of length of footage or its usage.
Application Fee
• Non-refundable processing fee: Rs. 1180/- (including 18% GST). • Demand Draft in favour of Drawing & Disbursing Officer, Doordarshan Kendra, Dehradun.
Selection Process
• Selection and Empanelment Committee constituted (5-member committee including RNU In-Charge, Engineer in-Charge, Senior Producer, Administrative Officer, and outside expert). • Preliminary Scrutiny to shortlist applicants. • Test coverage by short-listed applicants (two test coverages using own equipment). • Interview. • Verification of equipment and documents (physical verification). • Final panel based on assessment scale, interview, and test coverage quality. • Selected Stringers to sign contract.
How to Apply
• Applications in prescribed format (Annexure ‘A’) submitted in triplicate. • Supported with Demand Draft of Rs. 1180/- (including 18% GST) non-refundable processing fee. • Enclose attested copies of certificates for qualifications, experience, equipment etc. • In sealed cover superscribed “Empanelment of Stringers of DD News”. • Submit on or before 20 February 2026 to: Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Near Rispana Pul, Haridwar Bypass Road, Dehradun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Prasar Bharati Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Stringer / Cameraman Posts?
Last Date: 20 February 2026; Last Date for Submission of Application: 20 February 2026
What is the application fee?
• Non-refundable processing fee: Rs. 1180/- (including 18% GST). • Demand Draft in favour of Drawing & Disbursing Officer, Doordarshan Kendra, Dehradun.
What is the selection process?
• Selection and Empanelment Committee constituted (5-member committee including RNU In-Charge, Engineer in-Charge, Senior Producer, Administrative Officer, and outside expert). • Preliminary Scrutiny to shortlist applicants. • Test coverage by short-listed applicants (two test coverages using own equipment). • Interview. • Verification of equipment and documents (physical verification). • Final panel based on assessment scale, interview, and test coverage quality. • Selected Stringers to sign contract.