The South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), Thanjavur—an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India—has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt No: SZCC – 01/2026). A total of 25 vacancies are available across Group A, B, and C positions through Direct Recruitment and Deputation.
Candidates with educational qualifications ranging from 10+2 (12th Pass) to Graduation Degree/Diploma in Engineering can submit their filled offline application forms on or before November 03, 2026.
Recruitment Key Overview
| Key Feature | Details |
| Organization Name | South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), Thanjavur |
| Notification Number | Advt No. SZCC – 01/2026 |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 25 Posts |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Application Start Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | November 03, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Place of Posting | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | szccindia.org |
Complete Vacancy & Qualification Details
1. Direct Recruitment Posts (Open Market Applicants)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Educational Qualification & Criteria | Upper Age Limit | Salary / Pay |
| Programme Executive | 03 | Bachelor’s Degree + 5 years professional experience in the cultural field. | 30 Years | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Assistant | 01 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Computer proficiency. | 30 Years | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 01 | Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. | 30 Years | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. | 30 Years | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Documentation Officer | 01 | Bachelor’s Degree + Computer proficiency (Degree/Diploma in IT is desirable). | 30 Years | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 01 | Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as a main subject. | 30 Years | ₹35,400/- per month |
| Assistant Programme Executive | 04 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Hindi/English spoken & written proficiency. | 25 Years | ₹25,500/- per month |
| Exhibition Assistant | 01 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Arts/Designing knowledge. | 25 Years | ₹25,500/- per month |
| Junior Assistant | 03 | 10+2 (12th Pass) + Typing Speed: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. | 25 Years | ₹25,500/- per month |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 02 | 10+2 (12th Pass) + Shorthand Speed of minimum 80 wpm. | 25 Years | ₹25,500/- per month |
2. Deputation Posts (For Central/State Govt/Autonomous Employees)
- Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) – 01 Post | ₹67,700/pm | Max Age: 55 Years
- Deputy Director (Programme) – 01 Post | ₹67,700/pm | Max Age: 55 Years
- Assistant Director (Programme) – 02 Posts | ₹67,700/pm | Max Age: 55 Years
- Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) – 02 Posts | ₹67,700/pm | Max Age: 55 Years
- Stenographer Grade-I – 01 Post | ₹35,400/pm | Max Age: 55 Years
Age Relaxation Criteria
Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for Direct Recruitment posts as per Central Government norms:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC Candidates: 3 Years
- PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years
Application Fee & Payment Mode
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: No Fee (Exempted)
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
- Payment Mode: Demand Draft (DD) drawn from any nationalized bank in favor of “Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur”, payable at Thanjavur.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Testing domain/post-specific knowledge and general aptitude.
- Skill / Typing Test: Applicable for posts like Junior Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I/II, and computer-dependent roles.
- Personal Interview: For designated supervisory/officer roles.
- Document Verification & Medical Check-up.
How to Apply Offline Step-by-Step
- Visit the official SZCC portal at szccindia.org.
- Download the detailed advertisement (SZCC-01/2026) and the official Application Form.
- Print and carefully fill out the application form in BLOCK LETTERS.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of essential supporting documents:
- Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (12th / Diploma / Degree)
- Community / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Technical / Computer / Typing / Shorthand Certificates (where applicable)
- Experience Certificates
- Original Demand Draft for ₹100/- (if applicable)
- Superscribe the outer envelope with: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________________”.
- Send the envelope via Speed Post / Registered Post to reach the designated office address by November 03, 2026 (5:00 PM):
Postal Address:
The Director,
South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC),
Dakshini, Medical College Road,
Thanjavur – 613 004, Tamil Nadu.
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