Kohima, Feb 4: Akashvani Kohima has invited applications for engagement of Part-Time Correspondents (PTCs) on a contractual retainership basis for 11 districts of Nagaland - Chümoukedima, Longleng, Meluri, Mon, Noklak, Peren, Phek, Shamator, Tuensang, Tseminyu and Zunheboto.
According to the notification, eligible candidates must possess a PG Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Mass Media, or be graduates with a minimum of two years’ journalistic experience. Applicants should be between 24 and 45 years of age as on the last date of application and must reside at the district headquarters or within a 10-km radius of the municipal limits of the concerned district. Journalistic experience in difficult and border areas such as the North-East will be considered desirable.
Additional desirable qualifications include knowledge of computers and word processing and experience in electronic news coverage.
The selection process will involve an interview, during which candidates will be assessed on qualifications, professional experience, knowledge of the district and state, current affairs, awareness of welfare schemes, familiarity with radio news, journalistic aptitude, writing skills, and use of communication technologies.
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Engagement as a PTC will initially be monitored for three months, with contracts renewed on a monthly basis during this period. Subject to satisfactory performance, selected candidates may be offered a renewable annual contract up to the age of 60 years. All renewals will depend on performance during the previous contract period.
The notification clarified that persons already in government service, those employed in Central/State PSUs, and members of political parties will not be considered for engagement.
Interested candidates are required to submit a duly filled application form along with full bio-data, self-attested copies of certificates, testimonials, proof of residence and date of birth, and one photograph. Applications should reach the Head of Office, Akashvani, Old Minister’s Hill, Post Box-42, Kohima, Nagaland (PIN: 797001) on or before February 20, 2026.
The prescribed application proforma includes details of educational qualifications from Class XII onwards, professional experience, computer skills, and the ability to send news electronically.
