The Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), Ministry of Defence, will be conducting a month long Defence Correspondents’ Course ā€“ 2017 (DCC ā€“ 17) from 27 August 2017 to 28 September 2017 for journalists from print and electronic media. The course is conducted for the enabling the journalist in understanding the complex, technical and sensitive environment of Indian Armed Forces thereby enabling them to report on defence issues with better background.

Boarding Lodging course fee and traveling expenses will be borne by the Ministry of Defence. AC II tier fare by train (or lesser amount expended) from Home station to venue for the course and back will be reimbursed to the participants subject to production of the tickets.

The Qualitative Requirements for the participants of DCC 17 are as follows:-
Those who have undergone the course once cannot reappear for the course.
Age not exceeding 35 years as on 01 Jul 2017.
A bachelorā€™s degree in any stream from a recognized university / institution.
A diploma or degree in Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relations from a recognised university/institution will be given additional weightage.
At least three years of Journalistic experience with a reputed newspaper/ agency/ electronic channel on a regular basis. In case of print media, the news paper or periodical should be registered with the Registrar of Newspapers for India Individuals who have published of broadcasted defence issues will have added advantage for selection.
Those selected cannot withdraw their nomination.

Kindly note that this office can forward limited number of nominations for the course. Nominations for the course are subject to verification, merit and vacancies.

You are requested to ask the correspondents in defence beat to to volunteer for the course. Filled application from (as attached) and supporting documents along with an orignal essay on topic “Impact of rise of Chinaā€™s Military Power on Indo-Pak relations” in Hindi or English is required to be submitted latest by 15 May 2017 repeat 15 May 2017.

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Kamini kanchan bhatra
Kamini kanchan bhatra
5 years ago

Hello Sir/Ma’m,
I’m trying to participate in DCC since 2016. Unfortunately I am not getting any opportunity. I beg you to give me a chance to join this course of one month. I’m a journalist with 4 years of experience in English newspaper. Kindly consider my message.
Thank you