Akashvani Gangtok, the All India Radio station for Sikkim, has invited applications for engagement as Broadcast Assistant (Social Media Management) on an assignment basis. Akashvani Gangtok shared the official notification through its social media pages. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026. This opening suits young, creative graduates who want hands-on experience in social media and digital content work with a public broadcaster.
Akashvani Gangtok is recruiting 4 to 5 Broadcast Assistants in this cycle. A full breakdown of eligibility and the selection process follows in this article. The place of posting is Akashvani Gangtok, Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Akashvani Gangtok notification shared on its social media pages. A notification number and issue date are not mentioned in the official announcement. Last verified: 23 July 2026.
Akashvani Gangtok is recruiting 4 to 5 Broadcast Assistants (Social Media Management) on an assignment basis. The last date to apply is 10 August 2026, and candidates must send or hand in their application directly, since the notification does not mention an online portal. Selection is through a personal interview, held after Akashvani Gangtok screens all applications received.
दार्जिलिङ, सिक्किम, सिलिगुडी र उत्तर बङ्गाल क्षेत्रका स्थानीय जागिर अपडेटहरू नछुटाउनुहोस्। हाम्रो WhatsApp च्यानल, YouTube च्यानल र Facebook पेजमा जोडिनुहोस् र नयाँ रिक्त पदका सूचनाहरू पोस्ट हुनासाथै प्राप्त गर्नुहोस्।
Quick summary table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Akashvani Gangtok (All India Radio, Sikkim) |
| Post | Broadcast Assistant (Social Media Management) |
| Total Vacancy | 4–5 |
| Salary | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Application Mode | Offline, to the Office of Akashvani Gangtok |
| Eligibility | Graduation from a recognized university |
| Selection Process | Interview |
| Place of Posting | Akashvani Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Last Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Young, dynamic, creative graduates interested in social media and digital content work |
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About the organization
Akashvani Gangtok is the All India Radio station for Sikkim. It runs under Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, and airs news and programmes for the state, including regional-language bulletins. The station also houses a Regional News Unit that files Sikkim’s news for the wider All India Radio network. For a Broadcast Assistant working on social media, the job means helping the station reach listeners on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X, alongside its regular radio broadcasts.
Working in Gangtok
(Added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm details with Akashvani Gangtok.)
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, and the Akashvani Gangtok office is based in the town itself, so the application must reach that office directly. Other public offices, including the state secretariat and Doordarshan Kendra Gangtok, are also based in the town, which keeps public-sector recruitment activity concentrated there. Nearby All India Radio stations — such as Akashvani Siliguri in North Bengal, and the Shillong and Kohima units further into the North East — run similar social-media and casual broadcast-assistant openings from time to time, so candidates open to relocation can track those too. Proficiency in Nepali or other languages spoken in Sikkim is not stated as a requirement in this notification, but it is generally useful for a station that broadcasts to local audiences.
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Important dates
Akashvani Gangtok has set only one firm date in this notice.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | already started |
| Last date for submission of applications | 10 August 2026 |
Vacancy details and salary
Akashvani Gangtok has announced one post with a combined vacancy count. The notification does not split this figure by grade or category.
| Post / Discipline | Grade or Scale | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast Assistant (Social Media Management) | Not mentioned in the official notification | 4–5 |
Verified total: 4–5 posts, matching the figure given in the notification.
Eligibility
The notification sets one standard for all posts under this recruitment.
Minimum eligibility: Graduation from a recognized university.
Desirable qualifications/experience (preference given to candidates with skills or experience in):
- Mass Communication/Journalism or related fields
- Social Media Management
- Video editing, graphic design, photography/videography and digital content creation
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Selection process
Akashvani Gangtok will select candidates through one stage: a personal interview. The station will first go through every application it receives, then call shortlisted candidates for interview.
- Scrutiny of applications received by Akashvani Gangtok.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates. Akashvani Gangtok will inform each shortlisted candidate of the interview date directly. This date depends on how many applications the station receives.
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How to apply
- Prepare a bio-data with personal and educational details.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates.
- Attach experience certificates, if any.
- Attach one recent passport-size photograph.
- Send or hand-deliver the complete application to the Office of Akashvani Gangtok, on or before 10 August 2026.
The notification does not mention an online application portal. Submission appears to be offline, addressed directly to the Office of Akashvani Gangtok.
Documents to keep ready:
- Bio-data
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates
- Experience certificates (if any)
- One recent passport-size photograph
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Akashvani Gangtok notification | Recruitment announcement shared on the station’s Facebook page |
Should you apply?
This opening suits graduates who enjoy visual storytelling and want to build a portfolio in social media, video editing or photography while working with a government broadcaster. It also suits candidates with some background in mass communication or journalism, since the notification lists this as a preferred, though not compulsory, skill.
It may not suit candidates who need a fixed monthly salary or long-term job security. Akashvani Gangtok describes this post as an engagement on an assignment basis, not a regular one. (Added context: assignment-basis engagements at All India Radio stations typically do not carry a right to regular employment; confirm the exact terms with Akashvani Gangtok before applying.) Competition is likely to come mainly from graduates within Sikkim and nearby districts, since applications must reach the Gangtok office directly. Candidates who want a quick way into public broadcasting, without waiting for a large all-India exam cycle, may find this a useful first step.
Faqs
What is the last date to apply for Broadcast Assistant at Akashvani Gangtok 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Broadcast Assistant (Social Media Management) at Akashvani Gangtok is 10 August 2026. Candidates must send a bio-data, self-attested certificates and a photograph to the Office of Akashvani Gangtok by this date. The notification does not mention an online submission option.
How many vacancies are there for Broadcast Assistant at Akashvani Gangtok?
Akashvani Gangtok has announced 4 to 5 vacancies for Broadcast Assistant (Social Media Management) on an assignment basis. The notification does not split this number by category or grade. Selection depends on the number of applications the station receives.
What is the eligibility for the Akashvani Gangtok Broadcast Assistant recruitment?
The minimum eligibility is graduation from a recognized university. Akashvani Gangtok will give preference to candidates with skills or experience in mass communication, journalism, social media management, video editing, graphic design, photography or videography.
Is the Broadcast Assistant post at Akashvani Gangtok a permanent government job?
No. The notification describes this as an engagement on an assignment basis, not a permanent post. (Added context: assignment-basis roles at All India Radio stations are generally short-term and do not guarantee regular employment; confirm the exact terms with Akashvani Gangtok.)
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