Akashvani Ahmedabad PTC Recruitment 2026: Part-Time Correspondent for 6 Gujarat Districts, Apply by 20 October

Prasar Bharati’s Regional News Unit (RNU), Akashvani Ahmedabad has invited applications to engage Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) on contractual retainership basis for 6 districts of Gujarat: Vadodara, Narmada, Dahod, Navsari, Patan and Banaskantha (F. No. AIR/AHM/RNU/PTC/2026, dated 25/09/2026). Journalism graduates or any graduates with 2 years of journalism experience, aged 24 to 50, living at the district headquarters can apply offline by speed post by 20 October 2026.

Akashvani Ahmedabad PTC Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

District-wise Details

The notice does not give a number of posts per district.

Educational Qualification

• PG Degree / Diploma in Journalism / Mass Media, OR Graduate in any subject with at least 2 years of journalism experience.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing.
• Must have the equipment needed for news gathering.
• Desirable: Experience of news coverage and reporting for electronic media / TV / radio; experience of local and regional news reporting; command over Gujarati.

Age Limit

24 to 50 years as on the last date of the advertisement.

Application Fee

The notice does not mention any application fee.

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Remuneration (PTC Guidelines 2024)

A story with more than 1 lakh views may get an honorarium of Rs 15,000 from Pr. DG/DG, NSD.

Selection Process

• Interview of shortlisted candidates. The committee checks qualification, professional experience, current affairs, knowledge of the district and state, awareness of welfare schemes, understanding of radio news, journalistic ability, writing skills and communication technology.
• First engagement is for 3 months; on satisfactory work, the contract is renewed yearly (up to age 60).
• No TA/DA for the interview. PTC engagement gives no claim to a regular job with Prasar Bharati.

Documents Required

• Filled application form (in the notice PDF) with a recent passport-size photo
• Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card
• School leaving certificate (date of birth)
• All mark sheets
• Experience certificates in journalism
• Residence proof and CCC computer certificate (if any)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Download the application form and PTC guidelines from the notice PDF or www.newsonair.gov.in.
2. Fill the form and attach self-attested copies of documents.
3. Write on the envelope in clear letters: “Application for engagement as Part-Time Correspondent (PTC) for ______ district”.
4. Send by speed post to: Regional News Unit, Akashvani Bhavan, Opp. Income Tax Office, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380009, to reach by 20/10/2026.
5. Contact: 07927541781, 07927540664, rnuahmedabad@gmail.com.

Why You Should Apply

Local journalists in these six districts can report for All India Radio news part-time, earning per story plus fixed monthly allowances.

Preparation Tips

• Know your district well – its issues, officials and government schemes.
• Practise writing short radio news stories in Gujarati.

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FAQs – Akashvani Ahmedabad PTC 2026

Q1. Which districts are covered?

Vadodara, Narmada, Dahod, Navsari, Patan and Banaskantha.

Q2. What is the last date?

20 October 2026.

Q3. What qualification is needed?

PG degree/diploma in journalism/mass media, or any graduate with 2 years of journalism experience.

Q4. What is the age limit?

24 to 50 years.

Q5. How much will a PTC earn?

Payment is per usable story (Rs 2,000 for the first 5, then Rs 250-400 per story) plus Rs 2,300 monthly allowances, up to Rs 1.20 lakh a year.

Q6. Can government employees apply?

No. Government and PSU employees and political party members are not eligible.