RNU Akashvani Dehradun Casual News Reader Cum Translator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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Applications should be submitted by post or by hand to the following address: The Head of Office, Akashvani, Dehradun, P.O. Ajabpur Kalan – 248001 The envelope containing the application in the prescribed format should be superscribed with: "Application for Casual News Reader Cum Translator (Hindi)/Casual News Reader cum Translator (Kumauni) in RNU Akashvani Dehradun" .

Casual News Reader Cum Translator (Hindi)- CNRT: Graduate from a recognised university; Proficiency in Hindi language; Having a voice of good quality suited to broadcasting. Casual News Reader cum Translator (Kumauni): Graduate from a recognised university; Proficiency in Kumauni language; Having a voice of good quality suited to broadcasting. Experience of journalistic work in Radio/TV. Knowledge of basic computer applications. 21–50 years as on the last date for application.

Casual News Reader Cum Translator (Hindi)- CNRT: To translate, edit and format news stories; Reading news stories in an impactful and interesting way for the audio medium. Casual News Reader cum Translator (Kumauni): To translate, edit and format news stories; Reading news stories in an impactful and interesting way for the audio medium.

Proof of age (Class 10th mark list / 10th certificate issued by State Board / CBSE / ICSE / copy of birth certificate). Proof of essential and desirable qualifications mentioned against the category applied for (academic qualification, professional qualification and work experience). Proof of residence (Aadhaar card / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID / Rental Lease Agreement carrying name / residence certificate issued by Tehsildar). Community Certificate (applicable for SC/ST/OBC category) for claiming concession in application fee. One passport-size photograph to be pasted in the designated space in the application form. Transaction ID and proof of application fee.

The selection procedure comprises three stages: written test, voice test and an interview to assess the professional competence and knowledge of the candidate in the concerned language. Each test carries 100 marks. The syllabus for the written test includes translation from English to Hindi for Hindi News Reader, Hindi to Kumauni for Kumauni News Reader and vice versa, short notes on current affairs and general knowledge, etc. Candidates securing 50 marks and above in the written test will be called for voice test. In the voice test, the following are to be adjudged: voice quality, modulation, diction, pronunciation, and accent. The voice test may be followed by an interview to assess the suitability of the candidate for the RNU job.

The application processing fee is non-refundable and must be deposited through the bank account mentioned in the notification (Account Name: Prasar Bharati, BCI, Doordarshan Kendra, Dehradun; Account Number: 31152871600; IFSC Code: SBIN0000630; Branch: SBI DEHRADUN).

Working on a casual assignment basis for Akashvani will not confer any right for regularisation of services in this organization. Candidates applying for more than one post are required to submit separate applications along with separate processing fees. Applications received after the prescribed date and time will not be considered. No TA/DA will be admissible to candidates attending the written test, voice test, interview, etc. The list of eligible candidates shortlisted after scrutiny, along with the date, time, and venue of the written examination, will be displayed on the office notice board and communicated via email or telephone.