AIR Gujarat Part Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026
Prasar Bharati - Regional News Unit, Akashvani Ahmedabad - Regional News Unit (RNU), Akashvani Ahmedabad
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Vacancies
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Salary
Retainer-based payment at rates approved under Prasar Bharati News Services Division PTC guidelines; the notice does not specify an amount.
Job Type
Contract
Part time
Apply By
20 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Part-Time Correspondent posts at AIR Gujarat. Journalism PG/diploma or graduate with experience. Last date: 20 Oct 2026. Apply offline.
AIR Gujarat Part-Time Correspondent Recruitment 2026: Overview
Prasar Bharati - Regional News Unit, Akashvani Ahmedabad is engaging Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) for Vadodara, Narmada, Dahod, Navsari, Patan and Banaskantha districts in Gujarat. This is a district-based engagement on a contractual retainer arrangement, administered by the Ahmedabad news unit. Your application must identify the district for which you want to be considered.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Initial term: the engagement starts with a three-month contract. It can move to annual renewal when your performance is satisfactory and you meet the applicable PTC guidelines.
- Regular employment: this part-time engagement creates no right or claim to a regular appointment in Prasar Bharati. Keep that condition in mind when considering the offer.
- Performance-linked payment: the regional news unit's head must certify satisfactory work for payment under the approved retainer arrangements. The applicable rates follow the broadcaster's guidelines and decisions of the competent authority.
- Travel costs: no travelling or daily allowance is payable for attending the interview. You will need to arrange that journey yourself if called.
- Governing terms: the engagement follows Prasar Bharati and Akashvani's News Services Division rules, including later amendments. The competent authority has the final say on suitability, selection and appointment.
- Changes to the process: RNU Ahmedabad may modify or cancel recruitment under the applicable rules. An application does not by itself assure an engagement.
- Language of the guidelines: the Gujarati advertisement and form help applicants understand the process. If a dispute arises, the original English PTC guidelines take precedence.
Application Submission Notes
Send the prescribed application by Speed Post to Regional News Unit, Akashvani Bhavan, opposite Income Tax Office, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009. The envelope must clearly state that it is an application for engagement as a Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) for your named district, following the wording in the notice.
The receipt deadline matters: late or incomplete applications will not be accepted, so allow time for postal delivery. The application form accompanies the notification, and the notice points to the News Services Division website for the form and related PTC guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Postgraduate qualification or diploma in Journalism/Mass Media, or a degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of journalism experience.
Preferred Qualification
Experience reporting for electronic media, television or radio; experience covering local and regional news; command of Gujarati.
Required Skills
Computer and word-processing knowledge; possession of equipment needed for gathering news.
Age Limit
24 - 50 years (as on 20 Oct 2026)
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Retainer-based payment at rates approved under Prasar Bharati News Services Division PTC guidelines; the notice does not specify an amount.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
- 2 Document Verification
Additional Requirements
Computer Knowledge Required
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
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Required Documents:
- Completed and signed prescribed application form with a recent passport-size photograph.
- Self-attested educational certificates and all marksheets.
- Self-attested journalism experience certificates.
- Proof of date of birth and school-leaving certificate.
- Proof of residence and self-attested Aadhaar copy.
- Original supporting documents for verification at interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your application must reach the Ahmedabad news unit by 20 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
You need a postgraduate qualification or diploma in Journalism/Mass Media, or a degree in any discipline with 2 years of journalism experience. You must also meet the local-residence, age, computer-knowledge and equipment conditions.
Send the prescribed form by Speed Post to Regional News Unit, Akashvani Bhavan, opposite Income Tax Office, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009. Clearly identify your district and the PTC engagement on the envelope.
If shortlisted, you will be called for an interview and original-document checks. The interview assesses your reporting aptitude, relevant knowledge, experience and communication skills.
You must be 24 to 50 years old on 20 October 2026, the application closing date.
Important Dates
Notification
25 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
20 Oct 2026
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