Stringers Recruitment 2026 – Prasar Bharati
Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata (DDK Kolkata) · West Bengal
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Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata is seeking Stringers with expertise in cinematography, videography, and broadcast journalism. This role involves news coverages for the regions in West Bengal, offering competitive pay per coverage. Candidates are required to have adequate equipment and experience in the field.
Vacancies
Various
Closed on
4 Mar 2026
Age limit
See notification
Qualification
Other
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications, experience, and expertise in cinematography/videography/ news-gathering / broadcast journalism. Proof in Duplicate of Academic and Technical Qualifications, Experience and Equipment ownership must be submitted along with the Application. Experience in TV News coverages for the 23 districts in the State of West Bengal.
Salary / Stipend
Stringers will be paid for coverages, irrespective of the length of footage or its usage, but inclusive of transportation and delivery charges. (i) local coverage of duration of less than 6 Hours @ Rs. 1500 per coverage, and in case duration of 6 Hours is exceeded or when it involves locations apart from more than 10 kms, it will be treated as two coverages and the 2nd coverage will be paid @ Rs. ...
Application Fee
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | Demand Draft of Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST) towards non-refundable processing fee in favour of the “DDO, DDK, Kolkata” payable at Kolkata. |
Important Dates
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Receipt of Application | 04 March 2026 till 6:00 pm |
Selection Process
Proof of ownership of the equipment must be submitted at the time of the interview, if shortlisted. A physical verification of the equipment and documents will be done on the day of the interview. A test coverage assignment will be given to all applicants for their submission to RNU before their interview date. Submission of the test coverage assignment on time is essential for being called for th...
General Information / Instructions
Empanelled Stringers are expected to do news coverages and short features on news, current affairs, sports, business and other subjects. Applicants preferably equipped with four-wheel vehicles, should have qualifications, experience, and expertise in cinematography/videography/ news-gathering / broadcast journalism. Details of other terms and conditions prescribed in Guidelines issued by Directora...
How to Apply
Applications duly supported with a Demand Draft of Rs. 1,180/- (inclusive of GST) towards non-refundable processing fee in favour of the “DDO, DDK, Kolkata” payable at Kolkata should be submitted in a sealed cover with superscription - “Empanelment of Stringers of RNU Kolkata, DD News- 2026” on or before the last date of submission of application. The address for submitting the Application is: The...
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