Prasar Bharati Copy Editor Recruitment 2025 – Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Selection Process, Application Process & Apply Links

Prasar Bharati, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, has released a new Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the post of Copy Editor (PBNS – SHABD) on a full-time contractual basis. This recruitment is republished under Advt No. NIA/2025/11/SHABD, dated 18 November 2025, as confirmed on the first page of the notification .

A total of 29 positions are available across various RNUs (Regional News Units), DDKs (Doordarshan Kendras), and Akashvani centers in India. You are with experience in journalism, media, content writing, editing, or digital communication you can apply.

Overview of Prasar Bharati Copy Editor Recruitment 2025

Prasar Bharati has invited you are from experienced and dynamic professional to work as Copy Editor on a one-year contract, extendable based on performance and organizational needs. The engagement is strictly temporary and does not guarantee regularization.

The key highlights from Page 1 of the notification are:

• Category: Copy Editor
• Total Positions: 29 (21 – DDK, 8 – Akashvani)
• Salary: ₹35,000/month (fixed)
• Age Limit: Below 35 years (as on date of notification)
• Qualification: Graduate + 5 years exp OR PG in Journalism/Mass Communication with 3 years exp + language proficiency
• Place of Posting: RNUs, DDKs & Akashvani centers, as per Annexure
• Duration: 1 year (extendable)

Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

You must have:

Essential:

1. Graduate in any field from a recognized university
   • Minimum 5 years of experience in any mainstream media
     OR
2. Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication
   • Minimum 3 years of experience in mainstream media

Language Proficiency:

• You must be proficient in Hindi and English
• You must also know the respective regional language of the posting location

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of search engines & social media
• Strong understanding of regional, national, and global current affairs
• Ability to coordinate with multiple media teams
• Hands-on digital media experience

Age Limit

• Below 35 years as on date of notification (18-11-2025)

No mention of age relaxation is provided for contractual posts.

Job Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

1. Editorial Tasks

• Coordinating editorial work from regional centers
• Editing and structuring news stories
• Prioritizing news updates and maintaining editorial accuracy

2. Digital & Social Media Responsibilities

• Tagging video/photo/graphics with story inputs
• Using AI/technology for video-to-text/audio-to-text conversion
• Adding metadata and keywords to news items

3. Coordination Duties

• Working with stringers & media unit verticals
• Overseeing feeds to centers / newsrooms
• Translation tasks if required

4. Timely Information Management

• Feeding timely and accurate information on shared platforms

Terms and Conditions of Contract

Key conditions:

Contractual Basis Only

• The engagement is purely contractual, and no candidate can claim permanent absorption or regularization.

Full-time Work

• You cannot take any other assignment during engagement.

One-Year Contract

• Extension possible based on:
  • performance
  • requirement of Prasar Bharati

Termination Clause

• Either party may terminate with:
  • One-month notice, OR
  • One month’s salary in lieu of notice

Multiple Tasks May Be Assigned

You may be given duties beyond the initial role based on organizational needs.

Document Upload Requirement

You are without complete documents you will be summarily rejected.

Screening & Email Communication

If you are shortlisted you will be contacted via email only.

Selection Process

The notification states that Prasar Bharati:

• You may conduct test and/or interview once you are shortlisted 
• No TA/DA is paid for appearing
• Decision of Prasar Bharati is final

Selection will generally involve:

1. Application Screening
2. Document Verification
3. Interview / Test
4. Final Selection

Salary

• ₹35,000 per month (fixed)

No additional perks, allowances, or increments are mentioned.

Place of Posting

• Bengaluru
• Chandigarh
• Hyderabad
• Imphal
• Itanagar
• Jammu
• Kohima
• Kolkata
• Leh
• Mumbai
• Panaji
• Ranchi
• Thiruvananthapuram

You may be placed at RNUs, DDKs, or AIR centers.

Important Dates

• You must be submitted within 15 days of publication on Prasar Bharati website.

(Notification dated: 18-11-2025 → Last date approx. 03-12-2025)

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

• You must apply online at the Prasar Bharati recruitment portal:
  https://avedan.prasarbharati.org
• You can ssent by email or any other mode you will NOT be accepted.
• You can upload all documents scanned & clearly readable.
• For any difficulty, You may email the grievance to hcrell413@gmail.com

Notification PDF & Apply Link Table

Conclusion

The Prasar Bharati Copy Editor Recruitment 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for you are media professional looking to work with India’s largest public broadcaster. With 29 vacancies across major cities, a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹35,000, and a clearly defined set of editorial and digital responsibilities, this recruitment drive is ideal for you are with experience in journalism, editing, news coordination, digital content, and media operations.

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