Prasar Bharati invites applications for 7 contract-based posts at Doordarshan Kendra Agartala including Assistant News Editor, Video Editor, News Reader, Copy Editor, CG Operator, Website Assistant, and Stenographer. Candidates must meet specified qualifications and age limits (21-50 years). Recruitment involves application screening followed by a personal interview. Applications must be submitted offline by 06-03-2026 via Speed Post or email. No application fee is required.
Vacancy Details
- Assistant News Editor: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Degree + Degree/Diploma in Journalism and minimum 3 years experience - Video Editor: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 from recognized board + Degree/Diploma in Film & Video Editing and minimum 2 years experience - News Reader (Bengali & Kokborok): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Degree from recognized university + proficiency in the language + camera‑friendly face with good voice quality + correct pronunciation, accent, modulation + knowledge of current regional/Indian/foreign affairs - Copy Editor (Kokborok): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Degree from recognized university + Degree/Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication - CG Operator: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 from recognized board + Certificate in Computer Application - Website Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Degree from recognized university + Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication - Stenographer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 from recognized board + speed of 80 w.p.m. in shorthand and 40 w.p.m. in computer typing
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: Degree + Degree/Diploma in Journalism with 3 years experience for Assistant News Editor; 10+2 + Degree/Diploma in Film & Video Editing with 2 years experience for Video Editor; Degree with language proficiency and presentation skills for News Reader; Degree + Degree/Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication for Copy Editor; 10+2 + Certificate in Computer Application for CG Operator; Degree + Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication for Website Assistant; 10+2 with shorthand and typing speed for Stenographer.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Selection Process
- Application Screening: Applications will be screened based on academic and professional qualifications.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.
- Final Selection: Final selection will be based on interview scores.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format (Annexure I-A).
- Fill out all required personal and professional details.
- Prepare self-attested copies of educational certificates and marks sheets from matriculation onwards.
- Include professional or technical certificates and experience documents if applicable.
- Provide age proof and residency documents.
- If applying by email, combine all scanned documents and form into a single PDF.
- Send email to ddnewsagartala@gmail.com with category name in subject line.
- If applying by Speed Post, send envelope to Head of Regional News Unit, Agartala.
- Write category name clearly on envelope or email subject.
- Submit separate applications for multiple categories.
- Ensure application is received by 06-03-2026; hand-delivered or courier applications not accepted.
- Keep a copy of application for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Posted on: 03-03-2026
- Last date to apply: 06-03-2026
