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Doordarshan
4.3
based on 140 Reviews
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Company Summary
Doordarshan is India's national broadcaster, operating a vast network of satellite channels and DTH services, offering diverse content to support national development and cultural representation.
Overall Rating
4.3/5
based on 140 reviews

16% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Work-life balance, Company culture, Job security

Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy

Monday to Friday
50% employees reported

Flexible timing
66% employees reported

No travel
40% employees reported

Day shift
100% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
9 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
6 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
5 employees reported
Cafeteria
5 employees reported
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About Doordarshan
Founded in1959 (66 yrs old)
India Employee Count--
Global Employee Count201-500
India HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Office Locations
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Websitedoordarshan.gov.in
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Doordarshan – literally, a glimpse of all afar – is the face of and a witness to India’s metamorphosis to a global leader in digital communications.
Interestingly, the illusory cyber paths that criss-cross homes and streets and represent the voice a billion-plus Indians today, actually began with a modest experiment in public service telecasting on September 15, 1959. The makeshift studio and its players beamed their voice and visuals through a small transmitter, daring to dream of becoming the prime vehicle of development of a nation that had shrugged off its yoke of slavery just over a decade earlier.
The experiment became a service in 1965, when Doordarshan began beaming signals to reach television sets in living rooms in and around the country’s capital, New Delhi. By 1972, services were extended to Mumbai and Amritsar and then on, to seven other cities by 1975. All this time, it was part of the national broadcaster, All India Radio. On April 1, 1976, it transited to become a separate Department in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, though still serviced by All India Radio, especially for its news.
Over the years,doordarshan has grown into a network operating 34 satellite channels besides providing free-to-air DTH service having 104 in its bookings.
Indeed, that single studio from its small departmental home in All India Radio has grown into 66 studio centers all over the country, including 17 major studio centers at State capitals and 49 other studio centres located in various cities.
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Doordarshan Ratings
based on 140 reviews
Overall Rating
4.3/5
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Category Ratings
4.3
Work-life balance
3.9
Company culture
3.9
Job security
3.9
Skill development
3.8
Work satisfaction
3.6
Salary
3.3
Promotions
Doordarshan is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 140 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Overall Rating | 4.3/5 based on 140 reviews | 3.5/5 based on 1k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 1.5k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 919 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Skill development Job security | No highly rated category | Salary Job security Work-life balance | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions Job security Skill development | No critically rated category | Promotions Salary |
Primary Work Policy | - | Work from office 60% employees reported | Work from office 54% employees reported | Work from office 82% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.7 Excellent rated by 51 women | 3.6 Good rated by 92 women | 3.9 Good rated by 169 women | 3.6 Good rated by 60 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 70 men | 3.5 Good rated by 850 men | 4.0 Good rated by 1.2k men | 3.8 Good rated by 751 men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.1 Average | 4.0 Good | 3.5 Good |
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Doordarshan Salaries
Doordarshan salaries have received with an average score of 3.6 out of 5 by 140 employees.
Video Editor
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Data Entry Operator
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
Assistant Producer
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Graphic Designer
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
DDN Supervisor
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr
Production Assistant
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₹1.3 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
TV Anchor
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Account Assistant
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
Software Engineer
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₹13 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Executive Accountant
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
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Doordarshan FAQs
When was Doordarshan founded?
Doordarshan was founded in 1959. The company has been operating for 66 years primarily in the Broadcasting sector.
Where is the Doordarshan headquarters located?
Doordarshan is headquartered in New Delhi.
Does Doordarshan have good work-life balance?
Doordarshan has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 80% employees rated Doordarshan 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Doordarshan work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Doordarshan good for career growth?
Career growth at Doordarshan is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 20% employees rated Doordarshan 3 or below, while 80% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Doordarshan promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Doordarshan?
Working at Doordarshan comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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