South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 Overview
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.
Source
Vacancy/Update Name: South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 Overview | Notification No.: SZCC-01/2026 | Official Notification/PDF: https://szccindia.org/images/Advertisement_inviting_applications_for_filling_the_Vacant_Posts_by_Direct_Recruitment__Short_term_Contract__Deputation_Last_date_for_submission_of_application__is_within_45_days_from_the_date_of_publication_of_the_ad.pdf
South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 Overview
| 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 |
इस भर्ती में कुल 25 पद हैं जो ग्रुप A, B और C में आते हैं और आवेदन ऑफलाइन मोड से करना होगा। उम्र सीमा पद और भर्ती के प्रकार के अनुसार 18 से 65 वर्ष तक हो सकती है। नौकरी स्थान थंजावुर, तमिलनाडु में है और आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि रोजगार समाचार में प्रकाशित होने के 45 दिनों के अंदर है।
SZCC Vacancy Details 2026
| 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 | |||
यहाँ पदों की संख्या, समूह और भर्ती के प्रकार की जानकारी है। ग्रुप A के पद ज्यादातर डिप्युटेशन या शॉर्ट-टर्म कॉन्ट्रैक्ट के जरिए भरे जाएंगे जबकि ग्रुप B और C के पद सीधे भर्ती से होंगे। कुल मिलाकर 25 पद हैं जो अलग-अलग विभागों में हैं।
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 |
पद अनुसार वेतनमान अलग-अलग हैं, जिसमें ग्रुप A के पदों का वेतन ग्रुप B और C के मुकाबले अधिक है। यह वेतनमान सरकारी नियमों के अनुसार ग्रेड पे के साथ निर्धारित है।
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 |
डिप्युटेशन वाले पदों के लिए अधिकतम उम्र सीमा 55 वर्ष है जबकि शॉर्ट-टर्म कॉन्ट्रैक्ट पर कुछ पदों के लिए 65 वर्ष तक आयु सीमा है। सीधे भर्ती वाले पदों के लिए उम्र सीमा 18 से 30 या 25 वर्ष के बीच निर्धारित है।
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.
प्रत्येक पद के लिए शैक्षिक योग्यता अलग-अलग है, जिसमें कुछ पदों के लिए संबंधित क्षेत्र में अनुभव और कंप्यूटर ज्ञान जरूरी है। कुछ उच्च पदों के लिए डिप्युटेशन वाले अधिकारी ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं जबकि अन्य के लिए बैचलर डिग्री और विशिष्ट अनुभव आवश्यक है।
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and other candidates applying for direct recruitment | Rs.100 |
| SC candidates | Nil |
| ST candidates | Nil |
| Female candidates | Nil |
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.
आवेदन शुल्क सामान्य और ओबीसी उम्मीदवारों के लिए 100 रुपये है, जबकि SC, ST और महिला उम्मीदवारों को शुल्क से छूट दी गई है। शुल्क डिमांड ड्राफ्ट के माध्यम से जमा करना होगा और हर पद के लिए अलग आवेदन और शुल्क देना होगा।
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.
चयन प्रक्रिया पद के अनुसार लिखित परीक्षा, कौशल परीक्षा, साक्षात्कार और दस्तावेज सत्यापन जैसे चरणों से हो सकती है। डिप्युटेशन और शॉर्ट-टर्म कॉन्ट्रैक्ट पदों के लिए चयन प्रक्रिया को संबंधित बोर्ड तय करेगा।
How to Apply for SZCC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.szccindia.org.
- Download the applicable application form for direct recruitment, deputation or short-term contract.
- Fill in the application using capital or block letters.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational, age, experience and category certificates.
- Prepare a Demand Draft of Rs.100 if the application fee applies.
- Submit a separate application and fee for every post applied for.
- 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 publication in Employment News or Rozgar Samachar.
आवेदन करने के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से फॉर्म डाउनलोड करें, उसे बड़े अक्षरों में भरें, आवश्यक दस्तावेज और फोटो संलग्न करें। आवेदन शुल्क के लिए डिमांड ड्राफ्ट बनाएं और हर पद के लिए अलग आवेदन भेजें। आवेदन 45 दिनों के अंदर थंजावुर स्थित एसजेडसीसी कार्यालय को भेजना आवश्यक है।
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
आवेदन के साथ जरूरी दस्तावेज जैसे जन्म तिथि प्रमाण, शैक्षिक प्रमाण पत्र, अनुभव प्रमाण पत्र, जाति प्रमाण पत्र और डिमांड ड्राफ्ट (जहाँ लागू हो) संलग्न करना अनिवार्य है। डिप्युटेशन उम्मीदवारों के लिए अतिरिक्त NOC, APAR और निगरानी प्रमाणपत्र भी जरूरी हैं।
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.
केवल भारतीय नागरिक ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन समय पर और पूरी तरह भरे गए होने चाहिए। हर पद के लिए अलग आवेदन जरूरी है। चुने गए कर्मचारियों को पूरे भारत में ट्रांसफर किया जा सकता है। डिप्युटेशन और कॉन्ट्रैक्ट की अवधि तीन साल तक होगी। नियुक्ति पर चरित्र और मेडिकल फिटनेस सर्टिफिकेट मांगे जा सकते हैं।
South Zone Cultural Centre Assistant, Assistant Engineer and More Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Employment News Notification PDF:
- Official Website: Click here
South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available under SZCC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 25 Group A, Group B and Group C vacancies have been announced.
Q2. Which posts are included in South Zone Cultural Centre Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment includes Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Stenographer, Programme Executive, Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Documentation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Assistant Programme Executive, Exhibition Assistant and Junior Assistant posts.
Q3. What is the application fee for SZCC Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 100, payable through Demand Draft. SC, ST and female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for SZCC Recruitment 2026?
The application must reach the South Zone Cultural Centre within 45 days from the date on which the advertisement is published in Employment News or Rozgar Samachar.
Q5. Where should candidates send the SZCC application form?
The application should be sent to the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Dakshini, Medical College Road, Thanjavur – 613004, Tamil Nadu.
इस भर्ती में कुल 25 पद हैं जिनमें विभिन्न प्रशासनिक, तकनीकी और सांस्कृतिक क्षेत्र के पद शामिल हैं। आवेदन शुल्क सामान्य उम्मीदवारों के लिए 100 रुपये है जबकि अनुसूचित जाति, जनजाति और महिला उम्मीदवारों को शुल्क से छूट है। आवेदन 45 दिनों के भीतर थंजावुर के एसजेडसीसी कार्यालय भेजना अनिवार्य है।
महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जो उम्मीदवारों के लिए उपयोगी है
इस भर्ती में अनुभव वाले सरकारी अधिकारियों के लिए डिप्युटेशन पद और नए उम्मीदवारों के लिए सीधे भर्ती पद दोनों शामिल हैं। पदों के अनुसार उम्र सीमा और योग्यता भिन्न है, इसलिए आवेदन करने से पहले पद के विवरण को ध्यान से पढ़ना जरूरी है। आवेदन प्रक्रिया पूरी तरह ऑफलाइन है, जिसमें डिमांड ड्राफ्ट के माध्यम से शुल्क जमा करना होगा। चयन प्रक्रिया में लिखित परीक्षा, कौशल परीक्षा और साक्षात्कार हो सकता है। थंजावुर, तमिलनाडु में नौकरी होगी जो भारत के दक्षिणी क्षेत्र के सांस्कृतिक विकास से जुड़ी है।
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