Doordarshan Kendra Chennai Stringer Empanelment 2025 Notification

The Regional News Unit (RNU), Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai, under Prasar Bharati, has officially released the Stringer Empanelment Notification 2025 on 19 December 2025. This empanelment drive aims to engage experienced electronic journalists and news camerapersons as Stringers for news coverage across all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu along with Puducherry/Karaikkal (UT).

Eligible candidates must apply offline in the prescribed format. The last date for submission of applications is 17 January 2026 (5:00 PM).

Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Empanelment 2025 – Overview

Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Recruitment 2025 Notification

The Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Notification 2025 has been issued along with Prasar Bharati Stringer Guidelines (2010). These guidelines explain the empanelment procedure, utilization policy, performance review, and revision of the panel.

Candidates are strongly advised to read the notification and guidelines carefully before applying to ensure compliance with professional, technical, and equipment requirements.

🔗 Download Notification & Application Form

👉 Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Notification & Annexure-A (Official)
(Available with RNU, DDK Chennai notification)

Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Vacancy 2025

As per Prasar Bharati norms, the empanelment strength is limited:

• District Headquarters / Major Towns:

  • Maximum 2 Stringers per district

• A waiting list will also be prepared for each district.

⚠️ This is an empanelment, not a permanent government job.

Eligibility Criteria for Doordarshan Chennai Stringer 2025

🔹 Educational & Professional Qualification

• Details of school, college, and university education must be provided

• Degree/Diploma in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Videography, or Cinematography is desirable

• Relevant qualification will be assessed during selection

🔹 Experience Requirement

• Proven experience as:

  • News Cameraperson

  • Electronic Journalist

  • Videographer

  • Stringer / Newsman

• Details of assignments handled in the last one year must be mentioned

Equipment & Technical Requirements

Applicants must own and produce proof of the following:

• Professional Video Camera

  • Full HD / 4K / UHD / NX format

• Camera Accessories

  • Cables, connectors, interfacing equipment compatible with DSNG/Live units

• Smartphone

  • Good quality phone with 4G/5G SIM, data pack & card reader

• Proof of Ownership

  • Original purchase documents (mandatory)

• Transport (Preferred)

  • Own four-wheeler and mobile phone

📌 All equipment will be physically verified during the interview stage.

Residency Requirement

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of the district for which they are applying

• Applications for multiple districts are not recommended

How to Apply for Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Empanelment 2025?

Applications must be submitted offline only.

Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Download and read the notification & Prasar Bharati guidelines

2. Prepare a Demand Draft of ₹1,180

   • In favour of “PB BCI DOORDARSHAN”, payable at Chennai

3. Fill Annexure-A Application Form in triplicate

4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents

5. Superscribe the envelope clearly as:

   “Empanelment of Stringers for RNU, DDK Chennai for [District Name]”

6. Submit the sealed envelope by post or hand delivery to:

The Joint Director (News) &
Head of Regional News Unit,
Doordarshan Kendra,
Swami Sivananda Salai,
Chennai – 600005

⏰ Last Date: 17 January 2026, 5:00 PM

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Application Fee

• ₹1,180/- (Non-Refundable)

• Mode: Demand Draft only

• Applications without DD will be rejected

Selection Process – Doordarshan Chennai Stringer 2025

The selection will be conducted as per Prasar Bharati guidelines:

1. Preliminary Scrutiny of applications

2. Test Coverage

   • Two news coverages using candidate’s own equipment

3. Personal Interview

4. Physical Verification

   • Original documents & equipment

5. Final Empanelment

   • Based on interview, test coverage quality & assessment scale

Panel Validity

• The empanelled Stringer panel will be valid for 2 years

• Performance will be reviewed periodically

• Panel may be revised as per Prasar Bharati policy

Doordarshan Chennai Stringer Empanelment 2025 – FAQs

Q1. Is this a permanent government job?

No, this is a freelance empanelment, not a permanent post.

Q2. Can candidates apply online?

No, applications are accepted offline only.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 17 January 2026 (5:00 PM).

Q4. Is equipment ownership mandatory?

Yes, own professional camera and accessories are compulsory.

Q5. How many Stringers are selected per district?

A maximum of two Stringers per district will be empanelled.

✅ Final Note

The Doordarshan Kendra Chennai Stringer Empanelment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for experienced media professionals to work with India’s public service broadcaster. Candidates should ensure accuracy of documents, equipment readiness, and timely submission of applications.