Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) Kolkata, under Prasar Bharati, has released a recruitment notification for the empanelment of Casual Assignees in various categories. The engagement is for assignment-based work and is not considered regular employment.
Recruitment Overview
- Organisation: Doordarshan Kendra (DDK), Kolkata, Prasar Bharati
- Advertisement No.: DDK/KOL/PROG/CA/2026-27
- Total Categories: Various Posts
- Total Vacancies: Not Specified
- Nature of Engagement: Casual Assignee
- Application Fee: No Fee Mentioned
Vacancy Details
The recruitment notification covers the following Various categories:
- Archive Assistant
- Post Production Assistant (Graphics)
- Post Production Assistant (Editing)
- Video Assistant
- Social Media Editor
- C.G. Operator
- Resource Person (Programme)
- Resource Person (Lighting Assistant)
- Broadcast Assistant (Commercial)
The notification does not specify a fixed number of vacancies. Candidates will be empanelled and booked for assignments according to the requirements of DDK Kolkata.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 29 September 2026
- Application Start Date: Not Specified
- Last Date to Apply: 16 October 2026
- Last Time for Submission: 6:00 PM
- Test/Interview Date: To be announced
Educational Qualification
The required qualification varies according to the category.
- Archive Assistant
Graduation from a recognised university.
Proficiency in computers, particularly MS Excel.
Proficiency in Bengali and English.
- Post Production Assistant (Graphics)
Degree or Diploma in Multimedia Animation or Motion Graphics.
- Post Production Assistant (Editing)
Professional Degree or Diploma in Video Editing from a recognised university/institute.
Knowledge of the latest video editing software such as DaVinci.
- Video Assistant
Professional Degree or Diploma in Videography or Motion Picture Photography from a recognised university/institute.
- Social Media Editor
Graduation.
Degree or Diploma in Media Science, Multimedia & Animation or Digital Marketing.
At least 1 year of professional experience in social media page handling or digital marketing in a media house.
- C.G. Operator
Graduation from a recognised university.
Bengali typing speed of at least 30 words per minute.
- Resource Person (Programme)
Class 12 with 3 years of experience in TV/Doordarshan programme production and coordination, or
Graduation with a professional Diploma in Radio & TV Programme Production, Mass Communication or Journalism.
Resource Person (Lighting Assistant)
Class 12 with 3 years of experience in TV/Doordarshan programme production and coordination, or the prescribed graduation/diploma qualification.
Relevant experience in lighting arrangements in the Film/TV industry is also required.
- Broadcast Assistant (Commercial)
Graduation in Commerce from a recognised university.
Computer proficiency.
Candidates must upload the required educational, experience and other supporting certificates along with the application.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for all 9 categories is:
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 40 Years
The age is calculated as on the date of the notification, i.e., 29 September 2026.
No separate age relaxation has been specified in the notification.
Remuneration
This engagement does not provide a fixed monthly salary. Selected/empanelled candidates are paid per assignment.
- Archive Assistant: ₹2,500 per assignment
- Post Production Assistant (Graphics): ₹4,500 per assignment
- Post Production Assistant (Editing): ₹3,500 per assignment
- Video Assistant: ₹5,000 per assignment
- Social Media Editor: ₹3,000 per assignment
- C.G. Operator: ₹2,000 per assignment
- Resource Person (Programme): ₹3,000 per assignment
- Resource Person (Lighting Assistant): ₹3,000 per assignment
- Broadcast Assistant (Commercial): ₹2,500 per assignment
As per the notification, assignments may be offered up to 7 times in a month and 84 times in a year, depending on programme requirements. One assignment may extend up to 2–3 days. There is no guarantee of a fixed number of assignments.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Candidates should carefully follow the instructions given in the official notice while submitting the application.
Selection Process
The selection process will generally involve:
Application Scrutiny and Screening
Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
Skill Test / Written Test / Personality Test, depending on the category
Selection by the Constituted Selection Committee
Empanelment for Casual Assignments
Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. Empanelled candidates will be called for assignments on an “as and when required” basis.
Important Terms
This engagement is not regular employment.
Candidates will be booked only when their services are required.
There is no guarantee of a fixed number of assignments.
Candidates can apply for only one category.
Candidates must provide consent before performing an assignment.
Once an assignment is accepted, the assignee is required to perform it.
Empanelment does not provide any right to regular employment.
Canvassing in any form is prohibited.
The organisation reserves the right to reject an application according to the prescribed rules.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the prescribed Google Form.
- Read the official notification carefully.
- Select the category for which you are eligible.
- Remember that only one category can be selected.
- Keep educational certificates, age proof, and experience certificates ready.
- Open the prescribed Google Form.
- Enter all required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the form before 16 October 2026, 6:00 PM.
- Keep a copy or screenshot of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
- Official Notification: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
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