South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications for 25 Group A, Group B and Group C posts. The vacancies include Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Programme Executive, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Assistant, Stenographer and other posts. Recruitment will be conducted through deputation, short-term contract or direct recruitment, depending on the position.
South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Organization | South Zone Cultural Centre |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Notification Number | SZCC-01/2026 |
| Post Names | Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Stenographer, Programme Executive, Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator and other posts |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Groups | Group A, Group B and Group C |
| Age Limit | 18 to 65 years, depending on the post and recruitment mode |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 |
| Job Location | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Last Date | Within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar |
SZCC Vacancy Details 2026
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| S.No. | Post Name | Group | Vacancies | Mode of Recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) | A | 1 | Deputation |
| 2 | Deputy Director (Programme) | A | 1 | Deputation/Short-Term Contract |
| 3 | Assistant Director (Programme) | A | 2 | Deputation/Short-Term Contract |
| 4 | Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) | A | 2 | Deputation |
| 5 | Stenographer Grade-I | A | 1 | Deputation |
| 6 | Programme Executive | B | 3 | Direct Recruitment |
| 7 | Assistant | B | 1 | Direct Recruitment |
| 8 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B | 1 | Direct Recruitment |
| 9 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B | 1 | Direct Recruitment |
| 10 | Documentation Officer | B | 1 | Direct Recruitment |
| 11 | Junior Hindi Translator | B | 1 | Direct Recruitment |
| 12 | Assistant Programme Executive | C | 4 | Direct Recruitment |
| 13 | Exhibition Assistant | C | 1 | Direct Recruitment |
| 14 | Junior Assistant | C | 3 | Direct Recruitment |
| 15 | Stenographer Grade-II | C | 2 | Direct Recruitment |
| Total | 25 | |||
Post-Wise Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) | Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600 |
| Deputy Director (Programme) | Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600 |
| Assistant Director (Programme) | Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 |
| Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) | Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
| Programme Executive | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
| Assistant | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 |
| Documentation Officer | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200 |
| Assistant Programme Executive | Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 |
| Exhibition Assistant | Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 |
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Rs. 5,200–20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400 |
Post-Wise Age Limit
| Post Name | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) | Not exceeding 55 years for deputation |
| Deputy Director (Programme) | Not exceeding 55 years for deputation and 65 years for short-term contract |
| Assistant Director (Programme) | Not exceeding 55 years for deputation and 65 years for short-term contract |
| Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) | Not exceeding 55 years for deputation |
| Stenographer Grade-I | Not exceeding 55 years for deputation |
| Programme Executive | 18 to 30 years |
| Assistant | 18 to 30 years |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 18 to 30 years |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 18 to 30 years |
| Documentation Officer | 18 to 30 years |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 18 to 30 years |
| Assistant Programme Executive | 18 to 25 years |
| Exhibition Assistant | 18 to 25 years |
| Junior Assistant | 18 to 25 years |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 18 to 25 years |
Educational Qualification
The short recruitment notice does not provide post-wise educational qualifications and experience requirements. Candidates should obtain the detailed notification and application form from the official SZCC website and verify the complete eligibility criteria before applying.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other candidates | Rs. 100 |
| SC/ST candidates | No fee |
| Female candidates | No fee |
The application fee must be paid through a non-refundable Demand Draft payable at Thanjavur in favour of the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur.
Recruitment Mode
The method of appointment varies according to the post:
- Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts), Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) and Stenographer Grade-I will be filled through deputation.
- Deputy Director (Programme) and Assistant Director (Programme) will be filled through deputation or short-term contract.
- Group B and Group C vacancies listed for Programme Executive and other posts will be filled through direct recruitment.
How to Apply for SZCC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official South Zone Cultural Centre website at szccindia.org.
- Download Notification No. SZCC-01/2026 and the prescribed application form.
- Check the post-wise educational qualification, experience and eligibility requirements.
- Complete the application form with the required details.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for Rs. 100 if the application fee applies.
- Attach the required documents and Demand Draft to the application.
- Write “Application for the Post of ______” on the envelope.
- Send the completed application to the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur.
- Ensure that the application reaches the office within 45 days from the publication date in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Application Address
The Director
South Zone Cultural Centre
Dakshini, Medical College Road
Thanjavur – 613004
Tamil Nadu
Important Instructions
- Candidates must apply using the prescribed application form.
- The application must be complete in all respects.
- The post name must be clearly written on the application envelope.
- Applicants should verify the detailed eligibility requirements before applying.
- The Demand Draft should be payable at Thanjavur in favour of the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre.
- SC, ST and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- The application must reach the SZCC office within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
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