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Prasar Bharati has released an official notification for the recruitment of Part Time Correspondents Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Prasar Bharati website. The last date to submit the application form is 31-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Prasar Bharati Part Time Correspondents Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form. Trending Govt Jobs OSSSC 3,250 CRE Online Form 2026 RRB Isolated Category 08/2025 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 BARC Scientific Officers Online Form 2026 BSF Constable GD Online Form 2025-26 Advertisement Company Name Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram (Prasar Bharati) Post Name Part Time Correspondents Salary Rs. 9,250/- Per Month Qualification PG Diploma / Degree in journalism / Mass Media or Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience. Age Limit 24 to 50 years Last Date 31 January 2026 Official Website www.newsonair.gov.in Qualification: PG Diploma / Degree in journalism / Mass Media or Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience. Essential Qualification: Age Limit 24-50 years. (Age as on the last day of advertisement) Should reside at the respective district Headquarters or within a radius of 10 kms. from the District Headquarters/ Municipal limit in the district for which he/she is being engaged. Knowledge of computer and word processing. Possession of news gathering devices. Desirable Qualification: Experience of coverage for electronic media Experience: Journalistic experience to be desirable for candidates in difficult areas like UT Lakshadweep Islands. Monthly remuneration will be calculated as per NSD's circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152, dated-28.08.2024, subject to satisfactory rendering of service to be certified by RNU Head, Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram. The monthly remuneration is on an average Rs. 9,250/- including conveyance and telephone charges. 24-50 years Notification Date 31 December 2025 Last Date 31 January 2026 The selection process will involve an interview. Candidates on the basis of qualifications, professional experience, knowledge about district and State, current affairs, awareness of welfare schemes of the Central Government, acquaintance with Radio news, journalistic aptitude, writing skills, familiarization with communication technologies etc. On initial engagement of a Part-Time Correspondent, his/her work performance would be monitored for three months, the contract will be renewed on a monthly basis. If his/her work is found to be satisfactory during this period, he/she may be offered yearly contract till the candidate attains the age of 60 years. The certificate for satisfactory performance should be issued by the RNU head. Engagement of Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) will be on contractual retainership basis. The persons already in government service – Central/State Government/Administration of the Union Territory or in any Public Service Undertaking (PSU) and member of any Political Party will not be considered for engagement as PTC. For more information contact : 0471-2324983 (From Monday to Friday 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM) Email : [email protected] Applications in prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of required documents and one recent photograph should reach the Head of Office, Akashvani,Vazhuthacaud P.O.,Thiruvananthapuram – 695014 by 31 January, 2026. Official Notification PDF: Click here Official Website: Click here Join Arattai Channel: Click Here Join Telegram Channel: Click Here Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here Sarkari Result: Click Here Download Mobile App: Click Here

Part Time Correspondents

• Qualification: PG Diploma / Degree in journalism / Mass Media or Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience.
• Essential Qualification:
  • Age Limit 24-50 years. (Age as on the last day of advertisement)
  • Should reside at the respective district Headquarters or within a radius of 10 kms. from the District Headquarters/ Municipal limit in the district for which he/she is being engaged.
  • Knowledge of computer and word processing.
  • Possession of news gathering devices.

• Desirable Qualification: Experience of coverage for electronic media
• Experience: Journalistic experience to be desirable for candidates in difficult areas like UT Lakshadweep Islands.

• 24-50 years

• The selection process will involve an interview. Candidates on the basis of qualifications, professional experience, knowledge about district and State, current affairs, awareness of welfare schemes of the Central Government, acquaintance with Radio news, journalistic aptitude, writing skills, familiarization with communication technologies etc.
• On initial engagement of a Part-Time Correspondent, his/her work performance would be monitored for three months, the contract will be renewed on a monthly basis. If his/her work is found to be satisfactory during this period, he/she may be offered yearly contract till the candidate attains the age of 60 years. The certificate for satisfactory performance should be issued by the RNU head.

• Applications in prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of required documents and one recent photograph should reach the Head of Office, Akashvani,Vazhuthacaud P.O.,Thiruvananthapuram – 695014 by 31 January, 2026.

• Monthly remuneration will be calculated as per NSD's circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152, dated-28.08.2024, subject to satisfactory rendering of service to be certified by RNU Head, Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram. The monthly remuneration is on an average Rs. 9,250/- including conveyance and telephone charges.