DDK Kolkata Casual Assignee Recruitment 2026

Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), Kolkata, which operates under Prasar Bharati, has invited applications to empanel casual assignees across nine work categories. Candidates with the relevant qualifications and skills may apply for one category only; these are assignment-based engagements, not regular employment.

The notification, numbered DDK/KOL/PROG/CA/2026-27, was issued on 29 September 2026, and applications are accepted online through a Google Form from that date until 16 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. DDK Kolkata will scrutinize applications and shortlist candidates for further selection, which may include a skill test, written test or personality test, depending on the category.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are nine openings for empanelment, with one position in each category. Applicants may submit an application for only one category; duplicate applications will be rejected.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications differ by category. For Archive Assistant, applicants need a degree from a recognized university, proficiency in MS Excel and proficiency in Bengali and English. One year of experience in broadcasting, electronic or digital media, or digital archiving is desirable.

Post Production Assistant (Graphics) applicants need a degree or diploma in Multimedia Animation or Motion Graphics; two years of experience in television, Doordarshan or video programme production is desirable. Post Production Assistant (Editing) applicants need a professional degree or diploma in video editing from a recognized university or institute and must be familiar with current software, including Da Vinci. Two years of television or Doordarshan programme experience is desirable.

Video Assistant applicants need a professional degree or diploma in Videography or Motion Picture Photography from a recognized university or institute. Two years of experience in television or Doordarshan programme work is desirable. Social Media Editor applicants need graduation and a degree or diploma in Media Science, Multimedia and Animation, or Digital Marketing (online or offline), along with one year of professional experience managing social media pages or working in digital marketing at a media house. Knowledge of SEO is preferred.

C.G. Operator applicants need a degree from a recognized university and Bengali typing ability of at least 30 words per minute. A verifiable certificate in Computer Graphics or Graphic Designing, obtained online or offline, is desirable. Resource Person (Programme) applicants must have either Class XII and three years of experience in television or Doordarshan programme production and coordination, or graduation with a professional diploma in Radio and TV Programme Production, Mass Communication or Journalism. Experience in studio-floor management is desirable.

Resource Person (Lighting Assistant) applicants must have either Class XII and three years of experience in television or Doordarshan programme production and coordination, or graduation with a professional diploma in Radio and TV Programme Production, Mass Communication or Journalism. In addition, experience arranging lighting in the film or television industry is required. Broadcast Assistant (Commercial) applicants need a commerce degree from a recognized university and computer proficiency. One year of accounts experience, strong knowledge of Advanced Excel and familiarity with Tally software are desirable.

Age Limit

Applicants for all nine categories must be between 21 and 40 years old as of the notification date, 29 September 2026. The notification does not specify any age relaxation.

Application Fee

The notification does not mention an application fee. Candidates should submit their applications through the prescribed Google Form and attach the required documents.

How to Apply

1. Open the official application Google Form using the apply link below, or visit the Prasar Bharati website to access the recruitment information.
2. Choose and apply for only one category. Submitting applications for more than one category will result in rejection.
3. Complete the form with the requested personal and category details.
4. Upload copies of the relevant educational and desirable qualification certificates, age proof and experience certificates, as applicable.
5. Submit the form by 16 October 2026 at 6:00 PM. Applications through any other mode will not be considered.
6. Keep the submission confirmation for your records.

Apply online: DDK Kolkata application Google Form. Official notice: Download the notification PDF.

Salary & Pay Scale

Remuneration is paid per assignment, not as a fixed monthly salary. The amount varies by category, from INR 2,000 to INR 5,000 per assignment.

Selection Process

Applications will first be scrutinized, and shortlisted candidates will be called to the next stage. Depending on the category and what the selection committee considers appropriate, assessment may involve a skill test, written test or personality test. A constituted selection committee will make the selection decision.

Empanelment is for assignments offered as and when programme requirements arise and depends on the candidate’s availability. It does not guarantee any fixed number of bookings, confer employment status or provide an advantage in selection for a regular post. The maximum possible workload is seven assignments in a month and 84 in a year; an individual assignment may last up to two or three days. Candidates may decline an offered assignment, but must complete it if they accept and are required to provide consent in advance. The notice states that candidates may continue or take up work elsewhere, including self-employment. DDK Kolkata may reject applications without stating a reason, and the selection committee’s decision is final. Canvassing is prohibited and may disqualify an applicant.

Eligible candidates should review the category-specific requirements, apply for only one category and submit the Google Form with supporting documents by 16 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.