Agartala, 01 March 2026: Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, has released a notification for the empanelment of Casual Assignees in various categories at Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) Agartala. The broadcaster is seeking young and talented candidates with diverse skills to assist in programme production, management, and technical operations.
Diverse Roles and Compensation
The notification outlines openings across 10 different categories, offering fee payments ranging from Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 5,000 per assignment.
The available categories include:
* Video Assistant: Rs. 5,000/assignment
* Post Production Assistant (Graphics): Rs. 4,500/assignment
* Post Production Assistant (Non-Linear Editing): Rs. 3,500/assignment
* Resource Person: Rs. 3,000/assignment
* Beautician and Hair Dresser: Rs. 3,000/assignment
* Set Assistant: Rs. 3,000/assignment
* Library Assistant: Rs. 2,500/assignment
* Social Media Assistant: Rs. 2,000/assignment
* C.G. Operator: Rs. 2,000/assignment
* Camera Assistant: Rs. 1,500/assignment
Qualifications vary by role, ranging from a Class-XII pass for roles like Set Assistant and Camera Assistant, to professional degrees and diplomas for Video Assistants and Post Production Assistants.
Important Terms for Candidates
DDK Agartala explicitly notes that this empanelment is not a regular post, and empanelled candidates will have no claim for absorption or regularization within Prasar Bharati.
Other key highlights for applicants include:
- * Empanelled individuals will be engaged for a maximum of 7 assignments per month.
- * There is no application fee.
- * Candidates applying for multiple categories must submit separate application forms for each.
- * Prasar Bharati reserves the right to conduct skill tests such as written exams, computer-based tests, auditions, and voice modulation tests to assess suitability.
- * No TA/DA will be provided for attending tests or interviews.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format along with copies of required documents (educational certificates, proof of age, proof of residence, experience certificates, etc.).
Applications must be sent strictly via Speed Post or Email to DDK Agartala and must reach the office within 30 days of the advertisement’s publication on the website. The notification strictly warns that applications submitted by hand, courier, or any other means will not be accepted.
