DDK Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released. Doordarshan Kendra Vijayawada (DDK Vijayawada) is inviting applications for Stringer empanelment in different districts of Andhra Pradesh.
This is a good opportunity for experienced videographers, cameramen, and journalists who want to work with Prasar Bharati / DD News.
Recruitment Overview
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Organization Name: Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada – Regional News Unit
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Post Name: Stringer (Empanelment)
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Application Mode: Offline
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Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
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Official Website: https://prasarbharati.gov.in/
Vacancy Details (District-Wise)
Stringer empanelment will be done for the following districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Number of posts is not specified.
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Alluri Sitarama Raju
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Anakapalli
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Anantapuramu
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Annamayya
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Chittoor
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
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Bapatla
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East Godavari
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Eluru
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Guntur
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Kakinada
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Tirupati
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Krishna
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Kurnool
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Markapuram
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NTR District
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Nandyala
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Palnadu
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Parvathipuram Manyam
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Prakasam
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Polavaram
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Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore
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Sri Satyasai
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Srikakulam
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Visakhapatnam
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Vizianagaram
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West Godavari
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YSR Kadapa
Work Type:
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Local Coverage
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Outstation Coverage
Eligibility Criteria for Stringer
Educational & Technical Qualification
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Candidates should have knowledge and experience in videography, cinematography, news gathering, or broadcast journalism.
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Educational and technical certificates must be submitted with proof (in duplicate).
Experience Required
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Experience as a cameraperson, news cameraperson, videographer, or electronic journalist.
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Experience details must include organization name and working period.
Desirable Skills
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Candidates should have their own equipment, such as:
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Camera
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Audio equipment
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Lights
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ENG equipment (preferred)
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Salary / Payment Details
Payment will be made per coverage, not based on video length.
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Local Coverage (less than 6 hours): ₹1,500
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Extended Local Coverage (more than 6 hours or more than 10 km):
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Treated as two coverages
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Second coverage paid ₹1,000
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Outstation Coverage (outside district): ₹1,800 per coverage
All charges include transport and delivery.
How to Apply for DDK Vijayawada Stringers Recruitment 2026
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Download the Application Form (Annexure-A) from the official notification.
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Fill the form correctly and submit it in triplicate.
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Put the application in a sealed envelope and write:
“Empanelment of Stringers of DD News-2026” -
Attach self-attested copies of:
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Educational certificates
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Experience certificates
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Equipment ownership proof
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Attach a Demand Draft of ₹1,180 (including GST) in favour of:
“DDO / DDK, Vijayawada” (Payable at Vijayawada)
Send Application To:
The Head of News,
Regional News Unit,
Doordarshan Kendra,
Punnamathota,
Opp. TTD Kalyanamadapam,
Vijayawada – 520010,
Andhra Pradesh
🕔 Last Date: 20 February 2026 (before 5:00 PM)
Important Links
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Official Notification PDF: Available on the official website
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Official Website: https://prasarbharati.gov.in/