Overview
Prasar Bharati has announced a recruitment drive for Stringer posts in 2026, inviting eligible candidates with cinematography, videography, and broadcast journalism experience to apply offline. The application deadline is 4 March 2026, with a non‑refundable fee of Rs. 1,180. Selected candidates will undergo equipment verification, a test coverage assignment, and an interview. Compensation varies by coverage type, ranging from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,800 per coverage, inclusive of transport and delivery charges.
Key Details
- Organization
- Prasar Bharati
- Qualification
- Qualifications, experience, and expertise in cinematography/videography, news‑gathering, and broadcast journalism. Proof of ownership of required equipment must be submitted.
- Last date to apply
- 04 March 2026 6:00 pm
Important Dates
| last_date_of_receipt_of_application | 04 March 2026 6:00 pm |
| last_date_of_submission_of_application_form | 04-03-2026 |
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Selection Process
Proof of equipment ownership at interview; physical verification of equipment and documents; test coverage assignment submission before interview; interview.
How to Apply
Prepare a sealed cover with superscription – ‘Empanelment of Stringers of RNU Kolkata, DD News- 2026’., Include a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,180 (inclusive of GST) payable to ‘DDO, DDK, Kolkata’., Attach proof in duplicate of academic and technical qualifications, experience, and equipment ownership., Submit the application to: The Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, 18/3, Uday Shankar Sarani, Kolkata-700095., Submit a test coverage assignment to RNU before the interview date., Attend the interview where equipment and documents will be verified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Prasar Bharati Stringers Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
last date of receipt of application: 04 March 2026 6:00 pm; last date of submission of application form: 04-03-2026
What is the application fee?
non refundable processing fee: Rs. 1,180 (inclusive of GST)
What is the selection process?
Proof of equipment ownership at interview; physical verification of equipment and documents; test coverage assignment submission before interview; interview.