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Prasar Bharati - Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun has released an official notification for the recruitment of Stringer/Cameraman posts for empanelment in various districts of Uttarakhand. Interested and eligible proprietors, partnership firms, or corporate bodies can apply offline before the deadline.
Prasar Bharati Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Prasar Bharati - Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Stringer/Cameraman |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Last Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Official Website | prasarbharati.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary | Project/District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Cameraman | Empanelment (Multiple) | Rs. 1500 (Local) / Rs. 1800 (Outstation) | Dehradun, Haridwar, Roorkee (Haridwar), Tehri, Chamoli, Pauri, Kotdwar (Pauri), Almora, Sult (Almora), Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Udhamsingh Nagar |
Eligibility Criteria for Stringer/Cameraman
- Essential: Applicants must be a Proprietor, Partnership firm, or corporate body/Organization with experience in visuals coverage.
- Experience: Must have expertise in cinematography/videography/news gathering/broadcast journalism. Applicants equipped with four-wheel vehicles are preferred.
- Equipment: 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 must be submitted.
Salary / Stipend
- Local Coverage: Rs. 1500 per coverage (duration of 6 hours), inclusive of transportation and delivery charges. If duration exceeds 6 hours or locations are more than 10 km apart, it is treated as two coverages (2nd coverage paid @ Rs. 1000).
- Outstation Coverage: Rs. 1800 (beyond geographic limit of the town of the Kendra), irrespective of footage length or usage.
- Payment is made irrespective of the length of footage or its usage.
Selection Process
- 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 a contract.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure ‘A’) in triplicate, supported by a Demand Draft of Rs. 1180/- (including 18% GST) as a non-refundable processing fee. Enclose attested copies of certificates for qualifications, experience, and equipment. The application must be submitted in a sealed cover superscribed "Empanelment of Stringers of DD News" on or before 20 February 2026 to: Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Near Rispana Pul, Haridwar Bypass Road, Dehradun.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Prasar Bharati Stringer Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date is 20 February 2026.
Q2. How can I apply for the Stringer/Cameraman post?
A: Applications must be submitted offline via post in the prescribed format.
Q3. What is the salary for Stringers?
A: Rs. 1500 per local coverage (6 hours) and Rs. 1800 for outstation coverage.