The South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released SZCC Recruitment 2026 Notification No. SZCC-01/2026 for 25 Group A, B and C posts.
The recruitment includes Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Programme Executive, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Assistant, Stenographer and other posts. Depending on the post, recruitment will be through direct recruitment, deputation or short-term contract.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: Several posts require relevant work experience, while deputation posts require prescribed government service/grade experience. Candidates must carefully check the post-wise eligibility before applying.
South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Post Names | Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Stenographer, Programme Executive, Assistant Engineer & Others |
| Total Posts | 25 |
| Age Limit | 18–65 Years, Post-wise |
| Qualification | 10+2, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree & Post-wise Qualification |
| Experience | Required for several posts; post-wise |
| Eligibility | Indian citizens meeting prescribed post-wise conditions |
| Application Fee | ₹100; exemptions as applicable |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Salary | ₹5,200–₹39,100 + Grade Pay, post-wise |
| Job Location | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
| Deputy Director | 2 |
| Assistant Director | 4 |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 1 |
| Programme Executive | 3 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| Assistant Engineer | 2 |
| Documentation Officer | 1 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 |
| Assistant Programme Executive | 4 |
| Exhibition Assistant | 1 |
| Junior Assistant | 3 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start | After publication of advertisement |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Qualifications vary by post:
- Deputy Director/Assistant Director: Bachelor’s degree and prescribed administrative, accounts or cultural-field experience/service.
- Programme Executive: Bachelor’s degree + 5 years’ cultural-field experience.
- Assistant Engineer: Diploma/Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering; relevant experience is desirable.
- Documentation Officer: Bachelor’s degree + computer proficiency.
- Junior Hindi Translator: Bachelor’s degree with Hindi as prescribed subject.
- Junior Assistant: 10+2 + computer proficiency and typing speed.
- Stenographer Grade-II: 10+2 + 80 WPM shorthand and prescribed computer transcription skills.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 65 years, depending on the post and recruitment mode. Deputation and short-term contract posts have separate upper-age conditions.
Experience
Experience is important for this recruitment. Several posts require relevant professional/cultural-field experience, while deputation posts require prescribed regular government service or equivalent experience.
Candidates should check the official notification for the exact experience requirement of their desired post.
Salary / Pay Scale
The pay varies according to the post and level. The advertised scales range from ₹5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400 for certain Group C posts to ₹15,600–39,100 + Grade Pay ₹6,600 for Deputy Director posts.
Application Fee
The prescribed application fee is ₹100 for applicable direct-recruitment candidates. SC, ST and female candidates are exempt as specified in the notification.
The fee should be submitted through a Demand Draft in favour of Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, wherever applicable.
Selection Process
Depending on the post, selection may include:
- Written Examination
- Skill Test
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Selection through deputation/short-term contract process
The final selection procedure will be decided according to the post and applicable recruitment mode.
How to Apply for SZCC Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed offline application form.
- Visit the official SZCC website.
- Download the applicable application form and notification.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Attach photograph, educational certificates, experience certificates and other required documents.
- Attach the applicable ₹100 Demand Draft.
- Submit a separate application for each post.
- Write “Application for the Post of …” on the envelope.
- Send the completed application to the prescribed SZCC address.
Official Application Form & Notification
Candidates should download the prescribed application form and carefully check the post-wise eligibility, experience, recruitment mode and document requirements before sending their application.
Download Official SZCC Recruitment Notification & Application Form
Application Address
The Director,
South Zone Cultural Centre,
Dakshini, Medical College Road,
Thanjavur – 613004, Tamil Nadu
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Application Form & Notification | Click Here to Download Application Form & Notification |
| Employment News Notice | Click Here to View Employment News Notice |
| Official Website | Visit SZCC Official Website |
FAQs – South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 25 Group A, B and C vacancies.
Q2. Which posts are available?
Posts include Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Programme Executive, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Assistant, Stenographer and others.
Q3. Is experience required?
Yes, experience is important for several posts. The exact requirement depends on the post and recruitment mode.
Q4. What is the application mode?
The application mode is offline.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The applicable fee is ₹100, with exemptions for specified categories.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach SZCC within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Q7. Where is the job location?
The headquarters/recruitment location is Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, with service liability as prescribed for the respective post.