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| Update type | Job |
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| Recruiting authority | Prasar Bharati, News Services Division: Akashvani, New Delhi |
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| Last successful check | 15 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 23 Nov 2026 |
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Akashvani Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu) Recruitment 2026 Overview
- The official notification does not specify the pay.
Akashvani Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu) Vacancy Details 2026
- The job is to translate news stories and news-based text from English to Urdu and from Urdu to English, and to read the news bulletins. Candidates who pass the selection are recommended for empanelment. The Head of Office, Director General (News), approves the empanelment.
Age Limit
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old and no older than 50 years.
Essential Qualification
- Graduate from a recognized university.
- Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognised institution/University.
- Proficiency in English and Urdu language.
- A voice suited to broadcasting.
Desirable Qualification
- Diploma/Degree in Translation from a recognised institution.
- Two years of experience of journalistic work in Radio/TV/Print.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications.
- Candidates who work in Government or autonomous bodies must get a No Objection Certificate from their employer. For the complete eligibility conditions of the post, check the official notification.
Application Fee
- You can pay the fee in one of two ways:
- By bank draft payable in favour of PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi.
- By online transfer to State Bank of India, Parliament Street New Delhi, Account No. 11084233458, IFSC Code SBIN0000691. Attach the UTR details to your application.
- The fee is not refunded if your application is rejected.
Selection Process
- There are two stages of selection. Both test your professional competence and your knowledge of Urdu. All tests and interviews are held in Delhi.
- Candidates who score 50 or more in the written test are called for the voice test. The Selection Committee recommends for empanelment those who score 50 or more in the voice test and interview. Only shortlisted candidates are informed, and they are told by email. The final results are posted on www.newsonair.gov.in.
How to Apply for Akashvani Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu) Recruitment 2026
- Use the prescribed proforma given in the advertisement. Applications in any other format are not accepted.
- Fill in every detail in CAPITAL LETTERS. The form asks for your name, date of birth, address, mobile number, email ID, educational qualification, category, draft/UTR number and amount, work experience (name of the office, post held and job details) and, if you are in Government service, an NOC.
- Paste your photograph in the box provided and sign the form.
- Pay the fee by bank draft or online transfer, and write the draft or UTR number on the form.
- Put the application and all its enclosures in an envelope. Write on the envelope: "Application for Newsreader-cum-translator(Urdu) in NSD, Akashvani to be engaged on casual assignment basis".
- Send it so that it reaches the Sr. Administrative Officer, News Services Division, Akashvani, Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001 by 6 pm on 23 November 2026.
Documents to Enclose
- Self-attested copies of your educational certificates
- An attested copy of your SC/ST/OBC certificate, if this applies to you
- The bank draft, or the UTR details of your online payment
- A No Objection Certificate from your employer, if you work in a Government or autonomous body
- Applications that arrive late or without enclosures are rejected, and so are those that do not meet the eligibility criteria. The Division is not responsible for applications that arrive late or never arrive. No call letters are sent for the written test or the voice test, so check your email and the website regularly after the closing date. The Competent Authority may reject any application without giving a reason.
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- Yes. Along with graduation, you need a Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognised institution or university.
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