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Department - Prasar Bharati Secretariat, New Delhi
Prasar Bharati Copy Editor Recruitment 2025 – Apply Offline for 29 Posts
Prasar Bharati has announced 29 vacancies for Copy Editor posts under PBNS–SHABD for Doordarshan and Akashvani units across multiple regional centres. Candidates with a graduation degree or a PG Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication, along with at least three years of experience in mainstream media, are eligible. Proficiency in Hindi and English, along with knowledge of regional languages and digital tools, is desirable. The engagement will be purely contractual for one year, extendable based on performance. Applications must be submitted offline via email in the prescribed format within 15 days from the date of publication on the official website. shortlisted applicants may be called for a test or interview as per recruitment norms.
Prasar Bharati has announced 29 vacancies for Copy Editor po... sts under PBNS–SHABD for Doordarshan and Akashvani units across multiple regional centres. Candidates with a graduation degree or a PG Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication, along with at least three years of experience in mainstream media, are eligible. Proficiency in Hindi and English, along with knowledge of regional languages and digital tools, is desirable. The engagement will be purely contractual for one year, extendable based on performance. Applications must be submitted offline via email in the prescribed format within 15 days from the date of publication on the official website. shortlisted applicants may be called for a test or interview as per recruitment norms.
Rahul Sihan
20 Nov, 2025 07:03 PM
Prasar Bharati Copy Editor Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 29 Posts
Prasar Bharati Secretariat, New Delhi, has issued a contractual recruitment notice for 29 Copy Editor (PBNS – SHABD) positions across Doordarshan and Akashvani regional units. The engagement is on a fixed monthly remuneration basis for an initial period of one year, extendable subject to performance review. Eligible candidates possessing the prescribed educational qualifications and requisite media experience may apply using the prescribed format and submit applications as instructed by Prasar Bharati within the stipulated timeframe.
Important Dates and Fees
The following table provides the principal dates and the fee status as stated in the official notification. Candidates should rely on the official notification for any subsequent amendments.
| Event | |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days from publication on website (approx. 03 December 2025) |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in official notification |
Detailed Information
Prasar Bharati is recruiting Copy Editors on a purely contractual basis to provide editorial coordination and content processing for regional news units. The engagement covers 21 positions for Doordarshan regional centres and 8 positions for All India Radio stations. The role requires candidates to exercise judgement in prioritising stories, perform metadata tagging, and convert audio/video to text where required. Candidates must meet the essential qualification and experience criteria specified by Prasar Bharati and comply with the contractual terms.
| Field | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Organisation | Prasar Bharati Secretariat, New Delhi | |
| Post Name | Copy Editor (PBNS – SHABD) | |
| Total Vacancies | 29 (21 for Doordarshan regional units; 8 for Akashvani / All India Radio) | |
| Vacancy Distribution |
Bengaluru: 02 (DDK) Chandigarh: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) Hyderabad: 01 (DDK) Imphal: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) Itanagar: 02 (01 DDK + 01 AIR) Jammu: 01 (DDK) Kohima: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) Kolkata: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) Leh: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) Mumbai: 01 (DDK) Panaji: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) Ranchi: 01 (DDK) Thiruvananthapuram: 03 (02 DDK + 01 AIR) |
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| Remuneration | Rs. 35,000 per month (fixed) | |
| Essential Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university OR Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognised institute, together with a minimum of three years' experience in mainstream media. | |
| Desirable Criteria | Proficiency in Hindi and English, knowledge of the relevant regional language for the posting, demonstrated ability to use search engines and social media for verification and research, and sound awareness of regional and national current affairs. | |
| Nature of Duties | Editorial coordination with regional centres and stringers; overseeing incoming feeds; prioritising news items; adding metadata and tagging multimedia; converting audio/video to text using technology followed by quality check; translating where required; and timely feeding of content into the shared feed platform. | |
| Engagement Terms | Engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of one year, extendable on performance review. The contract may be terminated with one month's notice or one month's salary in lieu. The engagement does not confer any pensionary benefits and does not imply a claim for regularisation. | |
| Selection Process | Prasar Bharati reserves the right to shortlist applicants and conduct a written test and/or interview as deemed necessary. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through the contact details provided. No TA/DA is specified for participation in any test or interview. | |
| How to Apply | Download the prescribed application format from the official website, complete the form with accurate details, attach clear copies of supporting documents and send the application to the designated email address within the stipulated period. Applications must be submitted as per the instructions in the notification. | |
| Application Submission | Send the completed application and supporting documents by email to: brcd1413@gmail.com within 15 days of publication on the official website. | |
| Important Notes | Number of vacancies may be increased or decreased at the discretion of Prasar Bharati. Engagement terms and selection stages will be governed by Prasar Bharati rules and any conditions of the funding or administrative authority. Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying and maintain documentary proof for verification. | |
Important Links
| Important Links – Prasar Bharati Copy Editor Recruitment Document | ||
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Recruitment notice issued by Prasar Bharati for the Copy Editor post | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Authorised portal of Prasar Bharati for organisational updates and recruitment information | Visit Site |
| The links provided connect applicants to the official Prasar Bharati recruitment notification for the Copy Editor position and the organisation’s primary website. The notification includes essential details released by the authority, while the website offers additional updates and formal communication. Candidates may rely on these sources for accurate and verified information related to the recruitment process and subsequent announcements. | ||
