Kolkata Doordarshan Recruitment 2026: Apply for Stringer Positions
Kolkata Doordarshan Recruitment 2026 Overview
Kolkata Doordarshan Recruitment 2026: The Regional News Unit at Doordarshan Kendra in Kolkata is seeking applications for the role of Stringers (Reporters) across 23 districts in West Bengal.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals or firms with prior experience in television news reporting are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submitting applications is 6:00 PM on March 4, 2026.
Eligible Districts:
Applicants from the following districts can apply:
1. Alipurduar
2. Bankura
3. Birbhum
4. Cooch Behar
5. Dakshin Dinajpur
6. Darjeeling
7. Hooghly
8. Howrah
9. Jalpaiguri
10. Jhargram
11. Kalimpong
12. Kolkata
13. Malda
14. Murshidabad
15. Nadia
16. North 24 Parganas
17. Paschim Burdwan
18. Paschim Medinipur
19. Purba Burdwan
20. Purba Medinipur
21. Purulia
22. South 24 Parganas
23. North Dinajpur
Application Requirements
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must possess experience in areas such as TV news coverage, videography, cinematography, news gathering, or broadcast journalism. A four-wheel drive vehicle is preferred for news coverage. Residency in the district of application is mandatory, and for companies, key personnel must also reside there.
Applicants or firms must have the necessary equipment for news coverage, including cameras, audio gear, and editing tools. Proof of ownership of this equipment is required during the interview process.
Selection Process
Selection Stages:
The selection will occur in multiple stages:
1. Application scrutiny to assess eligibility and documents.
2. Test coverage assignment where candidates will perform a news coverage task.
3. Interview and document verification to confirm equipment and documents.
4. Final selection based on test performance, interview results, and overall suitability.
Application Fee and Submission
Application Fee:
The fee for this recruitment is ₹1,180 (including GST), payable via Demand Draft (DD) in favor of “DDO, DDK, Kolkata,” payable at Kolkata. This fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply:
1. Review the official recruitment advertisement for eligibility.
2. Complete the application form with all required details.
3. Attach necessary documents, including identity proof, residence proof, and experience certificates.
4. Prepare a demand draft of ₹1,180 in the name of “DDO, DDK, Kolkata.”
5. Submit the completed application, documents, and demand draft to the specified address before the deadline.