South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), Thanjavur, an Autonomous Organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications for various vacancies through Direct Recruitment, Deputation and Short-Term Contract. A total of 25 vacancies are available across posts including Programme Executive, Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Assistant Programme Executive, Exhibition Assistant, Junior Assistant and Stenographer Grade-II. Candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th/12th standard to Bachelor’s Degree and Engineering qualifications can apply for the relevant posts. Eligible candidates should submit their applications in the prescribed format within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
SZCC Thanjavur Recruitment 2026 – Notification Summary
| Organization | South Zone Cultural Centre |
| Post Name | Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts), Deputy Director (Programme), Assistant Director (Programme), Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts), Stenographer Grade-I, Programme Executive, Assistant, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Assistant Programme Executive, Exhibition Assistant, Junior Assistant, and Stenographer Grade-II. |
| No of Post | 25 Post |
| Employment Type | Temporary lBasis |
| Application Start Date | 18.09.2026 |
| Application end Date | 03.11.2026 |
| Application Status | Open Now |
| Official Website | https://szccindia.org |
SZCC Thanjavur Recruitment vacancy details
| Post Name | No of Vacancies |
| Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) | 1 Post |
| Deputy Director (Programme) | 1 Post |
| Assistant Director (Programme) | 2 Post |
| Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) | 2 Post |
| Stenographer Grade-I | 1 Post |
| Programme Executive | 3 Post |
| Assistant | 1 Post |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1 Post |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 1 Post |
| Documentation Officer | 1 Post |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 Post |
| Assistant Programme Executive | 4 Post |
| Exhibition Assistant | 1 Post |
| Junior Assistant | 3 Post |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 2 Post |
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification
1. Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts): For the Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) post, candidates should be officers working in Central/State Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies or Universities. The candidate should either hold an analogous post on a regular basis, or have the prescribed regular service in the specified pay scales. The candidate should also have knowledge of Accounts and Administrative matters.
2. Deputy Director (Programme): For the Deputy Director (Programme) post, candidates applying through deputation should be officers from Central/State Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies or Universities having experience in Arts & Culture. The prescribed eligibility includes holding an analogous post or the required regular service in the specified pay scales. For Short-Term Contract, candidates should be cultural personalities in the field of Art & Culture with at least 10 years of standing, with experience in planning, projecting and organizing national/state-level cultural programmes such as festivals, workshops, seminars and exhibitions in music, dance, theatre, visual art or folk arts. They should also possess a Bachelor’s Degree.
3. Assistant Director (Programme): For the Assistant Director (Programme) post, deputation candidates should be officers from Central/State Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies or Universities with experience in Arts & Culture and should satisfy the prescribed regular-service/pay-scale conditions. For Short-Term Contract, candidates should be cultural personalities in Art & Culture with at least 8 years of standing, having experience in planning, projecting and organizing national/state-level cultural programmes in areas such as music, dance, theatre, visual art and folk arts. A Bachelor’s Degree is also required.
4. Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts): For the Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) post, candidates applying through deputation should be officers from Central/State Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies or Universities. Candidates must satisfy one of the prescribed regular-service conditions in the specified pay scales. The notification also requires knowledge of Accounts and Administrative matters.
5. Stenographer Grade-I: For the Stenographer Grade-I post, candidates applying through deputation should be officers from Central/State Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies or Universities. The eligibility requires holding an analogous post on a regular basis or having the prescribed regular service in the specified pay scales, including the required service as a Stenographer.
6. Programme Executive: Candidates applying for the Programme Executive post must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. The notification also specifies that candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the cultural field.
7. Assistant: For the Assistant post, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Candidates should also have proficiency in computer operation as specified in the recruitment notification.
8. Assistant Engineer (Civil): Candidates applying for the Assistant Engineer (Civil) post must possess a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, as prescribed in the notification.
9. Assistant Engineer (Electrical): For the Assistant Engineer (Electrical) post, candidates must possess a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering as per the prescribed educational qualification.
10. Documentation Officer: Candidates applying for the Documentation Officer post must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. The notification also requires proficiency in computer, including working on MS Office.
11. Junior Hindi Translator: For the Junior Hindi Translator post, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with Hindi as the main subject, as mentioned in the recruitment notification.
12. Assistant Programme Executive: Candidates applying for the Assistant Programme Executive post must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. This is the educational qualification prescribed for the post in the notification.
13. Exhibition Assistant: For the Exhibition Assistant post, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline as prescribed by the South Zone Cultural Centre recruitment notification.
14. Junior Assistant: Candidates applying for the Junior Assistant post must have passed 10+2 from any recognized Board/University. Candidates must also have a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi or bilingual typing on computer. Proficiency in computer operation, noting and drafting is also required.
15. Stenographer Grade-II: For the Stenographer Grade-II post, candidates must have passed 10+2 from any recognized Board/University. Candidates should also possess a minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and have proficiency in computer operation, noting and drafting.
Age Limits
- Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts): Maximum 55 years for deputation.
- Deputy Director (Programme): Maximum 55 years for deputation and 65 years for Short-Term Contract.
- Assistant Director (Programme): Maximum 55 years for deputation and 65 years for Short-Term Contract.
- Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts): Maximum 55 years for deputation.
- Stenographer Grade-I: Maximum 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.
Payscale
SZCC Thanjavur Recruitment 2026 – Post Wise Salary
- Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts): ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹6,600
- Deputy Director (Programme): ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹6,600
- Assistant Director (Programme): ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹5,400
- Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts): ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + Grade Pay ₹5,400
- Stenographer Grade-I: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Programme Executive: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Assistant: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Assistant Engineer (Civil): ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600
- Assistant Engineer (Electrical): ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600
- Documentation Officer: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,600
- Junior Hindi Translator: ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200
- Assistant Programme Executive: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400
- Exhibition Assistant: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400
- Junior Assistant: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400
- Stenographer Grade-II: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400
How to Apply for the Szcc Thanjavur recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed SZCC Thanjavur Recruitment 2026 application form and read the notification instructions carefully.
- Fill in the application form with your personal, educational qualification and experience details correctly.
- Attach the required self-attested documents, including educational certificates, age proof, experience certificate and community certificate, wherever applicable.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph and the prescribed ₹100 application fee Demand Draft/Postal Order, if applicable.
- Keep the completed application form and documents in the prescribed order and write “Application for the Post of __________” on the envelope.
- Send the completed application through Post/Courier so that it reaches the office on or before 03 November 2026, 05:00 PM.
- Send the application to: The Director, South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), Dakshini, Medical College Road, Thanjavur – 613 004, Tamil Nadu.
Important Links
| 1. Official Career Website: Click here to Visit |
| 2. Download Official Notification with application form l- Click here to Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
03 November 2026, 05:00 PM.
Candidates can apply through offline mode.
The job is offered on a temporary basis.
The application fee is ₹100 for applicable candidates.