South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 25 Steno, Assistant Engineer and More Posts

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 notification PDF

South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 Overview

SZCC Vacancy Details 2026

Post-Wise Pay Scale

Post-Wise Age Limit

Educational Qualification

Deputy Director (Admin and Accounts)

• Officers working under the Central Government, State Government, autonomous bodies or universities.
• Must hold an analogous post on a regular basis; or possess the required regular service in the prescribed pay scales.
• Knowledge of accounts and administrative matters is required.

Deputy Director (Programme)

For deputation:

• Officers working in the Central Government, State Government, autonomous bodies or universities.
• Experience in the field of art and culture.
• Must hold an analogous post or possess the prescribed regular service in the relevant pay scale.

For short-term contract:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 10 years of standing and responsible experience in art and culture.
• Experience in planning, projecting or organizing national or state-level festivals, workshops, seminars or exhibitions.

Assistant Director (Programme)

For deputation:

• Officers from the Central Government, State Government, autonomous bodies or universities.
• Experience in the field of art and culture.
• Must hold an analogous post or possess the prescribed regular service.

For short-term contract:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least eight years of standing and responsible experience in art and culture.
• Experience organizing festivals, workshops, seminars or exhibitions at the national or state level.

Assistant Director (Admin and Accounts)

• Officers working in the Central Government, State Government, autonomous bodies or universities.
• Must hold an analogous post or possess the prescribed regular service in the relevant pay scale.
• Knowledge of accounts and administrative matters is required.

Stenographer Grade I

• Officials working in the Central Government, State Government, autonomous bodies or universities.
• Must hold an analogous post on a regular basis; or
• Possess three years of regular service in the prescribed pay scale; or combined service in the notified grade pays as Stenographer.

Programme Executive

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum five years of working experience in the cultural field.
• Experience should be from the Central Government, State Government, autonomous bodies, universities or reputed cultural organizations.
• Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English is desirable.

Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Experience in administration and knowledge of written and spoken Hindi and English are desirable.

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English is desirable.
• Five years of relevant work experience is desirable.

Assistant Engineer (Electrical)

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English is desirable.
• Five years of relevant work experience is desirable.

Documentation Officer

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Office.
• A Diploma or Degree in IT or Computer Science is desirable.
• Experience in art and culture and knowledge of Hindi and English are desirable.

Junior Hindi Translator

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with Hindi as the main subject.
• Experience in Hindi translation work is desirable.

Assistant Programme Executive

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience in the cultural field is desirable.
• Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English is desirable.

Exhibition Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience in arts and designing is desirable.
• Knowledge of computer-aided drawing and designing is desirable.
• Knowledge and fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English is desirable.

Junior Assistant

• 10+2 from a recognized board or university.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi or bilingual typing on a computer.
• Proficiency in computer operations, noting and drafting.
• A Diploma in Computer Application is desirable.

Stenographer Grade II

• 10+2 from a recognized board or university.
• Minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
• Dictation duration: 10 minutes.
• Computer transcription time: 50 minutes for English or 65 minutes for Hindi.
• Proficiency in computer operations, noting and drafting.
• A Diploma in Computer Application is desirable.

Application Fee

The non-refundable fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur, payable at Thanjavur. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and separate fees.

Selection Process

The Appointing Authority or Executive Board of SZCC will decide the post-wise selection procedure. Depending on the post, the process may include:

• Written examination
• Skill test
• Interview
• Document verification
• A combination of the above stages

For deputation and short-term contract posts, the Executive Board or Appointing Authority will determine the applicable selection procedure.

How to Apply for SZCC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website at www.szccindia.org.
2. Download the applicable application form for direct recruitment, deputation or short-term contract.
3. Fill in the application using capital or block letters.
4. Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational, age, experience and category certificates.
6. Prepare a Demand Draft of Rs.100 if the application fee applies.
7. Submit a separate application and fee for every post applied for.
8. Write “Application for the Post of …………………” on the envelope.
9. Send the completed application to the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur.
10. Ensure that the application reaches the office within 45 days from publication in Employment News or Rozgar Samachar.

Application Address

The Director South Zone Cultural Centre Dakshini, Medical College Road Thanjavur – 613004 Tamil Nadu

Documents Required

• Completed prescribed application form
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Proof of date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates
• Mark sheets
• Experience certificates, where applicable
• SC, ST or OBC certificate, where applicable
• Demand Draft for the application fee, where applicable
• 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
• Other documents supporting eligibility for the post

Important Instructions

• Only Indian citizens by birth or domicile are eligible.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
• The post name must be clearly written on the envelope.
• The application should be filled in capital letters for clarity.
• A separate application must be submitted for every post.
• The advertised posts carry all-India transfer and service liability.
• The normal deputation period will not exceed three years.
• The short-term contract period will be three years.
• A character certificate and medical fitness certificate may be required at the time of appointment or joining.

South Zone Cultural Centre Assistant, Assistant Engineer and More Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here