Prasar Bharati Stringer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 39 Stringer Posts

Prasar Bharati Stringer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 39 Stringer Posts

Prasar Bharati has released an official notification for the recruitment of Stringers for the Regional News Unit (RNU) in Kolkata. This is an empanelment opportunity for professionals with expertise in cinematography, videography, and broadcast journalism. Interested candidates having experience in TV news coverage across the 23 districts of West Bengal are encouraged to apply offline before the deadline.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Salary Structure

• Stringers will be paid for coverages, irrespective of the length of footage or its usage, but inclusive of transportation and delivery charges.
• Local Coverage: Duration less than 6 Hours: Rs. 1,500 per coverage. If duration exceeds 6 Hours or involves locations more than 10 km apart, it will be treated as two coverages (1st: Rs. 1,500; 2nd: Rs. 1,000).
• Outstation Coverage: Coverages undertaken beyond the geographical limit of the District HQ: Rs. 1,800 per coverage.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Stringer

• Essential: Qualifications, experience, and expertise in cinematography/videography/news-gathering/broadcast journalism. Proof of Academic and Technical Qualifications, Experience, and Equipment ownership must be submitted along with the Application.
• Experience: Experience in TV News coverages for the 23 districts in the State of West Bengal.
• Other Requirements: Applicants preferably equipped with four-wheel vehicles. Stringers should have adequate facilities and equipment to undertake the coverage.

Selection Process

• Proof of ownership of the equipment must be submitted at the time of the interview, if shortlisted.
• A physical verification of the equipment and documents will be done on the day of the interview.
• A test coverage assignment will be given to all applicants for their submission to RNU before their interview date.
• Submission of the test coverage assignment on time is essential for being called for the interview.

Application Fee

Demand Draft of Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST) towards non-refundable processing fee in favour of the “DDO, DDK, Kolkata” payable at Kolkata.

How to Apply

1. Applications must be submitted in a sealed cover with superscription: “Empanelment of Stringers of RNU Kolkata, DD News- 2026”.
2. The envelope should reach on or before 04 March 2026 till 6:00 pm.
3. Address: The Head, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, 18/3, Uday Shankar Sarani, Kolkata-700095.
4. Attach the Demand Draft and Proof in Duplicate of Academic and Technical Qualifications, Experience, and Equipment ownership.
5. For clarification, email: [email protected].

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Prasar Bharati Stringer Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date is 04 March 2026 till 6:00 PM.

Q2. What is the application fee?
A. Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST) via Demand Draft.

Q3. What is the salary for Stringers?
A. Rs. 1,500 per local coverage (less than 6 hours) and Rs. 1,800 for outstation coverage.

Q4. Is this a permanent job?
A. No, this is an empanelment for stringers on a coverage-payment basis. The panel is revised every two years.