Akashvani Chennai Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 02 Posts

All india Radio Chennai Last Date: 31st January, 2026

Akashvani Chennai Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 02 Posts

Akashvani (All India Radio), Chennai has released an official notification for the recruitment of Part Time Correspondent posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline by sending their applications to the Head of Office. The last date to submit the application form is 31st January 2026.

Akashvani Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Organization Akashvani (AIR) Chennai
Post Name Part Time Correspondent
No. of Posts 02
Advt No. 16/RNU/AIR/CHENNAI/PTCs /2025
Salary Approx. Rs. 9,250/-
Mode of Application Offline
Last Date to Apply 31.01.2026
Official Website www.newsonair.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name No. of Posts Salary
Part Time Correspondent 02 Rs. 9,250/- (Approx)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Part Time Correspondent

  • Essential Qualification: PG Diploma / Degree in journalism / Mass Media or Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience. 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.
  • Experience: Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience.
  • Desirable: Experience of coverage for electronic media.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 24 years
  • Maximum Age: 50 years

Salary / Remuneration

Monthly remuneration will be calculated as per NSD's circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152, dated- 28.08.2024. The monthly remuneration is on an average Rs. 9,250/- including conveyance and telephone charges.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve an interview based on 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, and familiarization with communication technologies. Initial engagement will be monitored for three months.

How to Apply

Applications in prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of required documents and one recent photograph should reach the Head of Office, Akashvani (All India Radio), Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 600 004 on or before 31-01-2026.

Important Links:

Official Notification PDF: Click here

Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Akashvani Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The last date is 31st January 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available for Part Time Correspondent?

Ans. There are 02 vacancies.

Q3. What is the mode of application?

Ans. Candidates must apply Offline via post.

Q4. What is the salary for the post?

Ans. The average monthly remuneration is Rs. 9,250/- inclusive of conveyance and telephone charges.

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Past/Expired Recruitments

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