Prasar Bharati – Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram Recruitment 2026

Engagement of Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) for Kottayam, Ernakulam, and UT Lakshadweep

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Prasar Bharati – India’s Public Service Broadcaster (Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram)
Organization Name (Hindi): प्रसार भारती – भारत का लोक सेवा प्रसारक (आकाशवाणी, तिरुवनंतपुरम)
Official Website: https://newsonair.gov.in
Office Address: Akashvani, Vazhuthacaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695014, Kerala, India

Post / Designation Details

Field	Details
Designation (English)	Part-Time Correspondent (PTC)
Designation (Hindi)	अंशकालिक संवाददाता (पीटीसी)
Employment Type	Contractual / Retainership Basis
Base Salary	₹9,250 per month (including conveyance and telephone charges, subject to satisfactory performance)
Job Locations	Kottayam, Ernakulam (Kerala) and UT Lakshadweep
City	Thiruvananthapuram (Head Office)
State	Kerala
Country	India
Postal Code	695014

Important Dates

Notification Date	31 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	31 January 2026

Application Process

Applicants must send their application in the prescribed proforma along with self-attested copies of required documents and one recent photograph to the following address:

Head of Office, Akashvani, Vazhuthacaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695014

Applications must mention “Application for Engagement of Part-Time Correspondent (PTC)” for the concerned district.
Documents required:
- Age proof (Aadhaar/SSLC/PAN/Driving License)
- Address proof
- Qualification and Experience certificates
Only offline submission mode is mentioned; no online application option.

Eligibility Criteria

PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Mass Media OR Graduate with at least two years of journalistic experience.
Age between 24 to 50 years as on the last date of advertisement.
Candidate must reside at the district headquarters or within 10 km radius of it.
Knowledge of computer and word processing is mandatory.
Possession of news-gathering devices is essential.
Desirable: Experience of coverage for electronic media, especially in areas like Lakshadweep Islands.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	24 years
Maximum Age	50 years
Age as on	31 January 2026
Maximum Contractual Continuation	Till 60 years (subject to satisfactory performance and yearly renewal)

Reservation Details

No specific reservation or category-wise vacancies mentioned in the notification. The engagement is district-based and contractual.

Application Fees

No application fee has been mentioned; therefore, it is likely Nil.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on interview performance.
Evaluation will consider qualification, experience, local knowledge, current affairs, awareness of government schemes, and journalistic aptitude.
Initial engagement is on a 3-month probationary period, followed by monthly renewals.
On satisfactory performance, the contract may be extended yearly up to the age of 60 years.

Contact / Helpline

Phone	0471-2324983 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Email	airnewstvpm@gmail.com

Other Important Information

Government employees, PSU employees, and political party members are not eligible.
Engagement is purely contractual and does not confer government employment status.
Performance and remuneration governed by NSD Circular No. RNU/PTC Guidelines/Modification/2022/1152 dated 28.08.2024.
Providing false information or forged documents will lead to cancellation without notice.

Official Notification Link: View Official Notification (PDF)

Prasar Bharati (Akashvani, Thiruvananthapuram) Recruitment 2026