South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India based in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is recruiting for 25 Group A, Group B and Group C positions across multiple roles. This page covers the full range of openings, including Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Programme Executive, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Assistant, Stenographer and support staff posts. Filled through deputation, short-term contract or direct recruitment depending on the position, these roles support the centre's work promoting art and culture.
SZCC Recruitment 2026 - Deputy Director, Assistant Director and Other Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026SZCC-01/2026
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About South Zone Cultural Centre Various Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- South Zone Cultural Centre
- Advertisement No.
- SZCC-01/2026
- Post Name
- Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts), Deputy Director (Programme) and 13 more
- Job Location
- Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian citizen by Birth or By Domicile shall be eligible for service in SZCC; posts carry all India transferable / service liabilities)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Deputation period ordinarily not exceeding 3 years; short-term contract period three years.
Vacancy Breakdown
Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts)
1
Deputy Director (Programme)
1
Assistant Director (Programme)
2
Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts)
2
Stenographer Grade-I
1
Programme Executive
3
Assistant
1
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
1
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
1
Documentation Officer
1
Junior Hindi Translator
1
Assistant Programme Executive
4
Exhibition Assistant
1
Junior Assistant
3
Stenographer Grade-II
2
Total25
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) | 1 |
| Deputy Director (Programme) | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Programme) | 2 |
| Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) | 2 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 1 |
| Programme Executive | 3 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Documentation Officer | 1 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 |
| Assistant Programme Executive | 4 |
| Exhibition Assistant | 1 |
| Junior Assistant | 3 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 2 |
| Grand Total | 25 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts)1 post
- Qualification
- Officers working in Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities. Holding analogous post on regular basis, or 3 years of regular service in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 + GP 5400, or 5 years of combined regular service in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 + GP 5400 and 9300-34800 + GP 4800. Knowledge of Accounts & Administrative matters.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 55 years
- Note
- Deputation only.
- Group
- Group A (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Deputation
Deputy Director (Programme)1 post
- Qualification
- Deputation: Officers working in Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities with experience in the field related to Arts and Culture; holding analogous post on regular basis, or 3 years of regular service in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 + GP 5400, or 5 years of combined regular service in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 + GP 5400 and GP 4800. Short Term Contract: Cultural personalities in the field of Art & Culture of at least 10 years standing and experience in a responsible capacity of planning / projecting / organizing National or State Level cultural programmes such as festivals, workshops, seminars or exhibitions in the field of music / dance / theatre / visual art / folk arts, and possessing a Bachelor Degree.
- Experience
- 10 years standing in art and culture for short-term contract
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 55 years for deputation and 65 years for short-term contract
- Group
- Group A (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Deputation / Short Term Contract
Assistant Director (Programme)2 posts
- Qualification
- Deputation: Officers working in Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities with experience in the field related to Art & Culture; holding analogous post on regular basis, or 3 years of regular service in the scale of Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4600, or 5 years of combined regular service in the scale of 9300-34800 + GP 4800 and GP 4200. Short Term Contract: Cultural personalities in the field of Art & Culture of at least 8 years standing and experience in a responsible capacity of planning / projecting / organizing National or State Level cultural programmes such as festivals, workshops, seminars or exhibitions in the field of music / dance / theatre / visual art / folk arts, and possessing a Bachelor Degree.
- Experience
- 8 years standing in art and culture for short-term contract
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 55 years for deputation and 65 years for short-term contract
- Group
- Group A (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Deputation / Short Term Contract
Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts)2 posts
- Qualification
- Officers working in Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities. Holding analogous post on regular basis, or 2 years of regular service in the scale of Rs.9300-34800 + GP 4800, or 3 years of regular service in the scale of 9300-34800 + GP 4600, or 5 years of combined regular service in the scale of 9300-34800 + GP 4800 and GP 4200. Knowledge of Accounts & Administrative matters.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 55 years
- Note
- Deputation only.
- Group
- Group A (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Deputation
Stenographer Grade-I1 post
- Qualification
- Officials working in Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities. Holding analogous post on regular basis, or 3 years of regular service in the scale of Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 2800, or combined 5 years of service in the GP of Rs. 2800 + 2400 as Stenographer.
- Age Limit
- Not exceeding 55 years
- Note
- Deputation only.
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Deputation
Programme Executive3 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Minimum 5 years of working experience in cultural field with Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities or reputed Cultural organizations. Desirable: Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in the cultural field
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Proficiency in computer. Desirable: Experience of working in the field of administration with Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities or reputed cultural organizations; knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Assistant Engineer (Civil)1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Desirable: Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages; 5 years experience of working in the relevant field.
- Experience
- 5 years relevant field experience desirable
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)1 post
- Qualification
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. Desirable: Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages; 5 years experience of working in the relevant field.
- Experience
- 5 years relevant field experience desirable
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Documentation Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Proficiency in Computer including working on MS Office. Desirable: Diploma/Degree in IT / Computer Science; experience of working in the field of art & culture with Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities or reputed cultural organizations; knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Junior Hindi Translator1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree from recognized University with Hindi as main subject. Desirable: Experience in Hindi Translation job.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non Gazetted)
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Assistant Programme Executive4 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Desirable: Experience of working in cultural field with Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities or reputed cultural organizations; knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
- Note
- Applications to be submitted in duplicate.
- Group
- Group C
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Exhibition Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Desirable: Experience of working in the field of Arts and Designing with Central Government / State Governments or their autonomous bodies / Universities or reputed cultural organizations; knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English languages; knowledge of Computer aided Drawing and Designing.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
- Group
- Group C
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Junior Assistant3 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2 from any recognized Board / University. Typing speed of 35 w.p.m in English or 30 w.p.m in Hindi or bilingual on computer. Proficiency in computer operation, noting and drafting. Desirable: Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
- Group
- Group C
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Stenographer Grade-II2 posts
- Qualification
- 10+2 from any recognized Board / University. Minimum speed of 80 w.p.m in shorthand (dictation time 10 minutes and transcription time 50 minutes for English and 65 minutes for Hindi in Computer). Proficiency in computer operation, noting and drafting. Desirable: Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years
- Group
- Group C
- Mode of Recruitment
- Direct Recruitment
Age Limit
18 to 30 years for Programme Executive, Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Documentation Officer and Junior Hindi Translator; 18 to 25 years for Assistant Programme Executive, Exhibition Assistant, Junior Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II; not exceeding 55 years for deputation posts and not exceeding 65 years for short-term contract posts, as on the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxable in case of Departmental candidates up to the number of years of service rendered by them on contract basis as on the cut off date as per norms.
Application Fee
General, OBC and other candidates applying for direct recruitment
Rs. 100
SC
Nil
ST
Nil
Female candidates
Nil
Fee by Post
Programme Executive
Assistant
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
Documentation Officer
Junior Hindi Translator
Assistant Programme Executive
Exhibition Assistant
Junior Assistant
Stenographer Grade-II
| Post |
|---|
| Programme Executive |
| Assistant |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) |
| Documentation Officer |
| Junior Hindi Translator |
| Assistant Programme Executive |
| Exhibition Assistant |
| Junior Assistant |
| Stenographer Grade-II |
Application Fee: Rs. 100 (SC/ST and female candidates exempted)
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Demand Draft for Rs.100 (non-refundable) drawn in favour of Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, payable at Thanjavur.
Selection Process
The Executive Board (SZCC) or Appointing Authority decides the selection procedure for each post, which may be a written examination, skill test, interview, document verification or a combination of them.
Salary Structure
Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts)
Pay: Rs. 15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600
Deputy Director (Programme)
Pay: Rs. 15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600
Assistant Director (Programme)
Pay: Rs. 15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400
Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts)
Pay: Rs. 15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400
Stenographer Grade-I
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Programme Executive
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Assistant
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Assistant Engineer (Civil)
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600
Assistant Engineer (Electrical)
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600
Documentation Officer
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600
Junior Hindi Translator
Pay: Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Assistant Programme Executive
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400
Exhibition Assistant
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400
Junior Assistant
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400
Stenographer Grade-II
Pay: Rs. 5,200-20,200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2,400
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form for direct recruitment, deputation or short-term contract from the SZCC website.
- 2Fill in the application in capital or block letters.
- 3Affix a recent passport-size photograph and enclose one extra photograph.
- 4Attach self-attested copies of educational, age, experience and category certificates.
- 5Prepare a Demand Draft for Rs.100 drawn in favour of Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, payable at Thanjavur, if the fee applies.
- 6Submit a separate application and a separate fee for every post applied for.
- 7Superscribe the envelope with 'Application for the Post of ...'.
- 8Send the completed application to the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Dakshini, Medical College Road, Thanjavur 613004, Tamil Nadu.
- 9Ensure the application reaches the office within 45 days from publication of the advertisement in Employment News or Rozgar Samachar.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Completed prescribed application form
•Recent passport-size photograph
•Proof of date of birth
•Educational qualification certificates
•Mark sheets
•Experience certificates
•SC/ST/OBC certificate
•Demand Draft for the application fee
•No Objection Certificate for deputation candidates
•APAR dossiers for the previous five years for deputation candidates
•Vigilance clearance from the parent organization for deputation candidates
Important Details
- Only Indian citizens by birth or by domicile are eligible for service in SZCC.
- The posts carry all India transferable and service liability.
- A separate application with a separate non-refundable fee must be sent for each post applied for.
- Applications received after the closing date or incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw or shift their candidature subsequently.
- Deputation candidates must attach a No Objection Certificate from the parent department, APAR dossiers for the last five years and vigilance clearance from the parent organization.
- A character certificate from a Gazetted Officer is to be submitted at the time of appointment and a medical fitness certificate in the prescribed format at the time of joining.
Tenure of Deputation and Short-Term Contract
The period of deputation, including deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment in the same or another organization or department, shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The period of short-term contract shall be three years.
Reservation
Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Ex-servicemen and Persons with Disabilities is available as per extant Government orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in SZCC Recruitment 2026?
Yes. A separate application and a separate non-refundable fee must be submitted for every post applied for.
Do the SZCC posts carry an all-India transfer liability?
Yes. The advertised posts carry all India transferable and service liabilities.
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