Prasar Bharati opens recruitment for Director General roles

The openings are for the positions of Director General (Akashvani) and Director General (Doordarshan)

by e4m Staff
Published: Feb 18, 2025 5:41 PM | 1 min read

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has announced openings for the positions of Director General (Akashvani) and Director General (Doordarshan). The proposals have been invited through promotion/deputation (including short-term contract). The recruitment drive aims to bring in experienced professionals to lead these key institutions within the broadcasting sector, stated a notification in this regard.

According to the notification, applicants must not exceed 58 years of age at the time of application submission.

“The recruitment process is open to Group “A” officers of All India Services or Central Services who meet the criteria of holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or having one year of regular service in Higher Administrative Grade (Level-15) in the pay matrix (Rs. 1,82,200 - 2,24,100), or having four years of regular service in Level-14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200) and empanelled as Joint Secretary to the Government of India,” read the notification.

Applicants with broad expertise in broadcasting, finance, personnel management, current affairs, engineering, technology, communications, arts, culture, or education will be given preference. The selected candidates will serve a tenure of three years, which may be extended but will not exceed five years in combination with any prior deputation service. The positions are classified under Level-16 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a salary ranging between Rs. 2,05,400 and Rs. 2,24,400 per month, the notification mentioned.