South Zone Cultural Centre Assistant, Assistant Engineer and More Recruitment 2026
โก Key Highlights at a Glance
๐ Recruitment Overview & Important Dates
| Recruitment Board | South Zone Cultural Centre |
|---|---|
| Post / Designation | Assistant, Assistant Engineer and More |
| Total Vacancies | 25 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level 20 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500 / month) |
| Job Location | All Tamil Nadu |
| Application Start Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Application Deadline (Last Date) | 13 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 65 years, depending on the post and recruitment mode |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 |
| Selection Process | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
๐ Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy Breakdown
South Zone Cultural Centre Vacancy 2026 - 25 Assistant, Assistant Engineer and More PostsSouth Zone Cultural Centre Vacancy 2026 has officially released recruitment notification for Assistant, Assistant Engineer and More. Eligible candidates can apply online or offline before 03-11-2026.
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| 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 |
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
| 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 |
The short recruitment notice does not provide post-wise educational qualifications and experience requirements. Candidates should obtain the detailed notification and application form from the official SZCC website and verify the complete eligibility criteria before applying.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and other candidates | Rs. 100 |
| SC/ST candidates | No fee |
| Female candidates | No fee |
The application fee must be paid through a non-refundable Demand Draft payable at Thanjavur in favour of the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur.
The method of appointment varies according to the post:
- Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts), Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) and Stenographer Grade-I will be filled through deputation.
- Deputy Director (Programme) and Assistant Director (Programme) will be filled through deputation or short-term contract.
- Group B and Group C vacancies listed for Programme Executive and other posts will be filled through direct recruitment.
- Visit the official South Zone Cultural Centre website at szccindia.org.
- Download Notification No. SZCC-01/2026 and the prescribed application form.
- Check the post-wise educational qualification, experience and eligibility requirements.
- Complete the application form with the required details.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for Rs. 100 if the application fee applies.
- Attach the required documents and Demand Draft to the application.
- 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 the publication date in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
The Director
South Zone Cultural Centre
Dakshini, Medical College Road
Thanjavur – 613004
Tamil Nadu
- Candidates must apply using the prescribed application form.
- The application must be complete in all respects.
- The post name must be clearly written on the application envelope.
- Applicants should verify the detailed eligibility requirements before applying.
- The Demand Draft should be payable at Thanjavur in favour of the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre.
- SC, ST and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
- The application must reach the SZCC office within 45 days from publication in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
- Employment News Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here โ
A total of 25 Group A, Group B and Group C vacancies have been announced.
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.
The application fee is Rs. 100, payable through Demand Draft. SC, ST and female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
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.
The application should be sent to the Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Dakshini, Medical College Road, Thanjavur โ 613004, Tamil Nadu.