Akashvani Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Casual News Editor & Casual News Reader-cum-Translator Posts

The notification does not mention the total number of vacancies. Applications are invited to form a casual panel for the following posts: Casual News Editor (Hindi) Casual News Reader-cum-Translator (Hindi)

Candidates must be of Indian origin and residents of Delhi and NCR.

Candidates must be between 21 years of age and not more than 50 years of age.

The application fee must be paid through a demand draft in favour of PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi or online to State Bank of India, Parliament Street, New Delhi branch, Account Number: 11084233458, IFSC Code: SBIN0070691 (UTR details must be attached with the application). The fee is non-refundable.

The selection process includes a written exam followed by a second stage consisting of an interview or voice test depending on the post. Selection comprises two stages: (1) Written exam (2) Interview. The written exam carries 50 or more marks to assess professional ability and knowledge, and has a duration of three hours. Candidates scoring 50 or more marks in the written exam will be called for an interview. The Selection Committee will assess overall personality and suitability for radio news. Final inclusion in the panel requires approval from Director General (News). Selection comprises two stages: (1) Written exam (2) Voice test and interview in the relevant language. The test carries 100 marks and a three-hour duration. Candidates scoring 50 or more marks in the written exam will be called for the voice test to test voice quality, modulation, delivery style, pronunciation, and acce

Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets Experience certificates (if any) SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable) Demand Draft or UTR details / online payment receipt No Objection Certificate (NOC) for government employees Passport-size photograph affixed to the application form

Engagement is purely on a casual assignment basis (regulatorized) and does not confer any right to regular employment in the organization. Work will be assigned as per departmental requirements, generally not exceeding six days in a month. Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date (21.10.2026, 6:00 PM) will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written exam, voice test, or interview. Candidates must not engage in any activity that harms the reputation of Akashvani/Prasar Bharati or affects the impartiality and accuracy of news. Candidates passing the written exam will be notified via email for the voice test or interview. The competent authority reserves the right to cancel any application without assigning reasons.