Prasar Bharati's News Services Division, Akashvani, New Delhi has invited applications for a Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu) on casual assignment basis. The upper age limit is 50 years. Selection is a written test followed by a voice test and interview. The application with all enclosures must reach the office on or before 23 November 2026, 6 pm.
This is a casual engagement, not a regular post. Akashvani wants an Urdu newsreader who can also translate news stories and news based text between English and Urdu, and it is inviting candidates of Indian Origin residing in Delhi and NCR area. Work is offered from time to time as the organisation needs it, and the notice says it will not normally exceed six days in a month. The notice prints no vacancy count and no pay. It asks for the application in its prescribed proforma, with the fee details attached, and eligible candidates are then tested in Delhi.
Read the full notice here: Official notification PDF (advertisement NSD/URDU-UNIT /NRT/Casual /2026).
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | PRASAR BHARATI, News Services Division: Akashvani |
| Advertisement number | NSD/URDU-UNIT /NRT/Casual /2026 |
| Notice date | 28 October 2026 |
| Post | Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu), casual assignment basis |
| Place | New Delhi |
| Vacancies | Not given in the notice |
| Pay | Not given in the notice |
| Mode of applying | Offline |
| Last date | 23 November 2026, 6 pm |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 28 October 2026 |
| Application with enclosures must reach the office by | 23 November 2026, 6 pm |
| Written test date | Not given in the notice |
Eligibility
| Post | Essential qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu) |
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The notice invites candidates of Indian Origin residing in Delhi and NCR area. Candidates working in Govt./Autonomous bodies should obtain a 'No Objection Certificate' from their respective employers.
Age limit
The notice sets the age at not less than 21 years and not more than 50 years.
Application fee by category
| Category | Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| General category | Rs 354 |
| SC/ST/OBC | Rs 266 |
The notice calls this an application processing fee (non-refundable). It can be paid either through a bank draft payable in favour of PB:DG (News), NSD, AIR, New Delhi or online. UTR details are to be attached with the application.
Selection process and interview
- Written test: translation from English to Urdu and vice-versa, short notes on current affairs and general knowledge. It lasts three hours and carries 100 marks.
- Voice test and interview: to assess voice quality, Modulation, Diction, Pronunciation, Accent. It also carries 100 marks.
| Stage | Marks | Mark stated in the notice |
|---|---|---|
| Written test | 100 | Candidates securing marks 50 and above in the written examination |
| Voice test and interview | 100 | Securing 50 marks or above in the Voice test and interview |
Terms of engagement
- Working on casual assignment basis for NSD: Akashvani will not confer any right for regularization of services.
- Bookings will not normally exceed six days in a month.
How to apply
- Submit the application in the prescribed format given in the advertisement only.
- Attach the enclosures, including the fee details and certificates listed below.
- Write on the envelope: "Application for Newsreader-cum-translator(Urdu) in NSD, Akashvani to be engaged on casual assignment basis".
- Make sure the application with all enclosures reaches the Sr. Administrative Officer, News Services Division, Akashvani, Room No. 221, New Broadcasting House, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110 001 on or before 23 November 2026, 6 pm.
Documents the notice asks for
- Self attested copies of certificates, for the education qualification.
- An attested copy of the certificate, where the candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC.
- UTR details of the fee payment.
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates working in Govt./Autonomous bodies.
Points to check before applying
- The closing time on 23 November 2026 is 6 pm.
- Applications received without enclosures, not fulfilling the eligibility criteria shall be straightaway rejected.
- The written test, voice test and interview will be held in Delhi, and no TA/DA will be admissible.
- No call letter will be delivered for the written examination and audition/voice test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Akashvani Newsreader-cum-Translator (Urdu) post?
The application has to reach the office on or before 23 November 2026, 6 pm.
What is the age limit for this post?
The notice gives a range of 21 to 50 years.
How much is the application fee?
General category candidates pay Rs 354 and SC/ST/OBC candidates pay Rs 266, both including GST. The notice describes it as a non-refundable processing fee.
What qualification does the post need?
A graduate degree from a recognized university and a Diploma/Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication, along with proficiency in English and Urdu and a voice suited to broadcasting.
How are candidates selected?
There are two stages: a written test, then a voice test and interview.
How do I apply?
Applications are offline. Send the proforma with enclosures, in an envelope marked as the notice directs, to the Sr. Administrative Officer of the News Services Division, Akashvani, New Delhi.
What is the advertisement number?
The notice carries the number NSD/URDU-UNIT /NRT/Casual /2026.
Where will the tests be held?
In Delhi, according to the notice.