📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Prasar Bharati RRU Ahmedabad
- Advt No: AIR/AHM/RNU/PTC/2026
- Total Posts: 6
- Post Names: Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) in Vadodara, Narmada, Dahod, Navsari, Patan, and Banaskantha districts
- Employment Nature: Contractual (Project-based, not permanent government job security)
- Application Mode: Offline Application (Apply by post)
- Last Date: 20 October 2026
- Application Fee: No application fee required
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Vadodara | 1 | 24-50 years | Retainer-ship fee based on usable stories (Min ₹2000, Max ₹11750) |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Narmada | 1 | 24-50 years | Retainer-ship fee based on usable stories (Min ₹2000, Max ₹11750) |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Dahod | 1 | 24-50 years | Retainer-ship fee based on usable stories (Min ₹2000, Max ₹11750) |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Navsari | 1 | 24-50 years | Retainer-ship fee based on usable stories (Min ₹2000, Max ₹11750) |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Patan | 1 | 24-50 years | Retainer-ship fee based on usable stories (Min ₹2000, Max ₹11750) |
| Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) - Banaskantha | 1 | 24-50 years | Retainer-ship fee based on usable stories (Min ₹2000, Max ₹11750) |
| Total | 6 |
Note: Salary is variable and based on number of usable stories submitted as per PTC guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Part-Time Correspondent (PTC):
- Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media from a recognized institution.
- OR Graduation degree with a minimum of 2 years of journalistic experience.
- Minimum age: 24 years, Maximum age: 50 years as on the last date of application.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Step 1: Shortlisting of Applications – Based on eligibility and qualification criteria.
- Step 2: Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- No Travelling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid for attending the interview.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for relevant qualifications.
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable for journalistic experience).
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs and Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
- Self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Send the completed application form via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the notification.
- Ensure application reaches before 20 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for Prasar Bharati Part-Time Correspondent recruitment?
The last date to submit the offline application is 20 October 2026. - What is the application fee for Prasar Bharati PTC recruitment?
No application fee is required for this recruitment. - What is the salary structure for Part-Time Correspondent posts?
The salary is a retainer-ship fee: ₹2000 per month for a minimum of 5 usable stories, plus ₹250 per story for the next 15 stories, and ₹400 per story for the next 15 stories with sound input, totaling up to ₹11750 per month for 35 stories. - What is the selection process for Prasar Bharati recruitment 2026?
The selection process involves shortlisting of applications followed by an interview. No TA/DA will be paid. - What are the eligibility criteria for Part-Time Correspondent posts?
Candidates must have a Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Media or a Graduation degree with at least 2 years of journalistic experience, and be aged between 24 and 50 years.