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DDK Kolkata Recruitment 2026 Overview

The table below summarises the main details of the DDK Kolkata notice for easy reference.

DDK Kolkata Important Dates

The notice gives the date of the notice and the last date to apply. It does not state a separate application start date or any dates for tests.

DDK Kolkata Vacancy 2026

The notice lists nine categories but does not give the number of vacancies for any of them. Because assignees are booked "as and when required", the notice also says candidates are not entitled to any fixed or specific number of bookings.

DDK Kolkata Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility depends on the category. Every category has the same age range (21 to 40 years), but the qualification and experience requirements differ. Each category lists "Essential" and, in most cases, "Desirable" requirements.

• Candidates must meet the essential qualification of the category they apply for.
• A candidate can apply for only one category. Double applications will be considered rejected.
• Candidates must give their consent in advance for performing assignments.
• Meeting the eligibility conditions does not guarantee selection. Applications go through scrutiny and screening, and Doordarshan may reject any application without assigning a reason.
• Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and makes a candidate ineligible for selection.

DDK Kolkata Qualification

The table gives the essential and desirable qualification for each DDK Kolkata post, as printed in the notice.

Note on Resource Person (Lighting Assistant): the notice prints the same two qualification options as Resource Person (Programme), followed by "AND" and the lighting experience requirement. It does not clarify whether the lighting experience applies to both options, so candidates should confirm this from the official notice.

Candidates must upload certificates of educational qualification, desirable qualification, age proof and experience certificates with their application.

DDK Kolkata Age Limit

The age limit for all nine posts is 21 to 40 years as on the Date of Notification. The notice is dated 29/09/2026 and does not state a separate age cut-off date. Age relaxation for any category is not specified in the notice.

DDK Kolkata Salary

Assignees are paid per assignment, not a fixed monthly salary. For every post, the notice allows up to a maximum of 7 assignments in a month, limited to 84 assignments in a year, as per requirement. One assignment may take up to 2 to 3 days, and payment is made as per DDK Kolkata instructions.

The notice states that the number of bookings is not fixed and that no right is conferred to demand booking beyond the period assigned by the office. Total earnings will therefore depend on the assignments actually offered.

DDK Kolkata Selection Process

The selection for DDK Kolkata empanelment follows the steps below, as described in the notice.

1. Applications undergo scrutiny and screening.
2. Shortlisted candidates are called for the next stage of the selection process.
3. The selection process may consist of several steps, such as a skill test, written test or personality test, depending on the category as deemed feasible.
4. The selection is done by a constituted selection committee.
5. Successful candidates are invited for assignment on an "as and when required" basis.

The notice does not give the exam pattern, syllabus, test dates or test venue. Empanelment confers no right to regular bookings and no right or advantage for selection to any regular post in the organisation. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and irrevocable.

DDK Kolkata Recruitment 2026: Terms and Conditions

The notice lists the following terms and conditions for empanelled assignees.

1. This is not, and will not be, an employment.
2. Candidates will be invited for assignment strictly on an "as and when required" basis as per the day-to-day requirement of programmes at the Kendra, and their availability on the date and time of assignment.
3. As per rules, the maximum possible number of assignments is 7 in a month and limited to 84 in a year as per programme requirement/exigencies. One assignment may take up to 2-3 days. No right is conferred to demand booking beyond the period assigned by the office.
4. Assignees are not entitled to any fixed or specific number of bookings, as they are not on the establishment of Doordarshan.
5. The organisation has no objection and does not restrict assignees from continuing in or taking up regular or temporary employment in any other organisation/institution, or being self-employed.
6. Assignees have the right not to accept an assignment offered to them. Once an assignment is accepted, they are obliged to perform it.
7. Candidates have to give their consent in advance for performing the assignment.
8. A candidate can apply for only one category. Double applications will be considered rejected.
9. Applications will be scrutinised, and shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of selection.
10. The selection process may consist of several steps - skill test / written test / personality test - depending upon the category as deemed feasible.
11. The selection will be done by a constituted selection committee.
12. Bookings of empanelled candidates will be done strictly on a daily/assignment basis (not exceeding seven per month), and payment will be made as per DDK Kolkata instructions.
13. Empanelment confers no right to be called for regular bookings, or any right/advantage for selection to any regular post in the organisation.
14. Doordarshan reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and irrevocable.
15. Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and will render candidates ineligible for selection.

How to Apply for DDK Kolkata Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply through the Google Form in the prescribed format. No other mode of application will be considered.

1. Check the qualification, age limit and other conditions for the category you want. You can apply for only one category.
2. Keep copies of the required documents ready: certificates of educational qualification, desirable qualification, age proof, experience certificate and similar documents.
3. Open the official Google Form link given in the notice (see the next section).
4. Complete the form in the prescribed format and attach the required document copies.
5. Submit the application on or before 16/10/2026, up to 06:00 pm.

The notice does not describe the individual fields of the Google Form, file size limits or file formats.