Akashvani has released an official notification for the recruitment of 02 Part Time Correspondent Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official Akashvani website. The last date to submit the application form is 31-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Akashvani Part Time Correspondent Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
AIR Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026 Overview
AIR Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualifications: PG Diploma / Degree in journalism / Mass Media or Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience.
- Essential qualifications: 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.
- Desirable: Experience of coverage for electronic media
- Experience: Graduate with minimum 2 years journalistic experience.
Salary/Stipend
- Monthly remuneration will be calculated as per NSD's circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152, dated- 28.08.2024, subject to satisfactory rendering of service to be certified by RNU Head, Akashvani, Chennai. The monthly remuneration is on an average Rs. 9,250/- including conveyance and telephone charges.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 24 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Important Dates
Selection Process
- The selection process will involve an interview of candidates on the basis of 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, familiarization with communication technologies etc.
- On initial engagement of a Part-Time Correspondent, his/her work performance would be monitored for three months, the contract will be renewed on a monthly basis. If his/her work is found to be satisfactory during this period, he/she may be offered yearly contract till the candidate attains the age of 60 years. The certificate for satisfactory performance should be issued by the RNU head.
General Information/Instructions
- Engagement of Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) will be on contractual retainership basis.
- The persons already in government service – Central/State Government/Administration of the Union Territory or in any Public Service Undertaking (PSU) and member of any Political Party will not be considered for engagement as PTC.
- For more information, contact: 044 – 24982606, Monday to Friday from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm
- Email : [email protected]
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.
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