DD-Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada, Regional News Unit-RNU under Prasar Bharati, has released the official notification for Stringers Recruitment 2026. This is a great opportunity for experienced media professionals and freelance visual journalists across the all districts of Andhra Pradesh to get empaneled as Stringers for DD News coverage.
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 Overview:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Doordarshan Kendra Vijayawada-Regional News Unit |
| Post Name | Stringer (Empanelment) |
| Total Vacancies | District wise |
| Job Location | All Districts of Andhra Pradesh |
| Category | Assignment-based (per coverage payament) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Official website | prasarbharati.gov.in |
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
| Event | dates |
| Notification date | 21.01.2026 |
| Apply start | 21.01.2026 |
| Apply End | 20.02.2026 |
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification
- Qualification in Cinematography, Videography, Boradcast journalism, News gathering or related fields is preferred.
- Experience in field reporting, news coverage, and operation of video/audio equipment
2. Technical Skills and Equipment:
- Applicants must have their own camera, audio recording gear, and baisc field equipement.
- Ability to produce reliable and boradcast quaity visualss.
3. Experience
- Prior work as a cameraperson, videographer, video journalist or field news reporter is advantageous.
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 Remuneration/Payment:
Stringers are paid on a per coverage basis:
- Local Coverage (up to 6 hrs.): Approx. Rs.1500
- Extended Local Coverage: Rs.2500
- Outstation Coverage:Rs.1800 per coverage
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stingers Recruitment 2026 Application fees:
| Category | Application fees |
| all | Rs.1180 |
| Mode | DD-Demand Draft |
| Payable to | DDO/DDK, Vijayawada |
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 How to apply offline:
- Visit Prasarbharati.gov.in and download the official notification and application form (pdf link provided below)
- Fill the application with accurate personal, academic and professional details
- Attach self attested copies of Educational certificates, experience certificates, proof of equipment ownership.
- Enclose a Demand Draft of Rs.1180
- Place everthing in a sealed envelope with the label: “Empanelement of Stringers of DD News-2026”
- Send to: The Head of News, Regional News Unit, Doordarshan Kendra, Punnamathota, Opp. TTD Kalyanamandapam, Vijayawada-520010, Andhra Pradesh.
- Make sure your application reachers before 20 February 2026 (5PM)
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
- Applications will be scrutinised and evalunted based on quailfications and experience.
- Candidates may be asked to submit test coverge samples.
- Final selection is based on performance and interview
Doordarshan Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
| Particulars | Links |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
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