South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), Thanjavur has released a recruitment notification (No. SZCC-01/2026) for 25 Group A, B, and C vacancies, including Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Programme Executive, and Deputy Director posts on Direct Recruitment and Deputation basis. Eligible candidates can download the offline application form from the official website and send the duly filled form within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
Important Dates
| Offline Application Start Date | Started |
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| Last Date for Receipt of Application | Within 45 Days of Advt in Employment News |
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| Exam / Interview Date | To be Notified Soon |
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Application Fee
| General and Other Candidates | ₹ 100/- |
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| SC / ST Candidates | ₹ 0/- |
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| All Category Female | ₹ 0/- |
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| Pay the application fee through Demand Draft (DD) as mentioned in the notification. |
Age Limit
| Direct Recruitment Posts (Group B) | 18 to 30 Years |
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| Direct Recruitment Posts (Group C) | 18 to 25 Years |
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| Deputation/Contract Posts | Max 55 / 65 Years |
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| Age relaxation is applicable as per Govt of India rules. |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Grade Pay Ranges: ₹ 2,400 to ₹ 6,600
- Pay Scale varies post-wise (e.g., ₹ 5,200-20,200 to ₹ 15,600-39,100). Please check details in the official notice.
SZCC Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Group | Total Posts | Recruitment Mode |
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| Deputy Director (Admin & Accounts) | A | 01 | Deputation |
| Deputy Director (Programme) | A | 01 | Deputation/Contract |
| Assistant Director (Programme) | A | 02 | Deputation/Contract |
| Assistant Director (Admin & Accounts) | A | 02 | Deputation |
| Stenographer Grade-I | A | 01 | Deputation |
| Programme Executive | B | 03 | Direct Recruitment |
| Assistant | B | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | B | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Documentation Officer | B | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Junior Hindi Translator | B | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Assistant Programme Executive | C | 04 | Direct Recruitment |
| Exhibition Assistant | C | 01 | Direct Recruitment |
| Junior Assistant | C | 03 | Direct Recruitment |
| Stenographer Grade-II | C | 02 | Direct Recruitment |
| Note: Detailed Educational Qualification & Experience criteria are available in the full official notification at szccindia.org. |
How to Apply Offline for SZCC Recruitment 2026
- Applications for SZCC Vacancy 2026 are accepted through Offline Mode only.
- Visit the official South Zone Cultural Centre website at szccindia.org.
- Download Notification No. SZCC-01/2026 and the prescribed application form.
- Read the post-wise educational qualification, experience, and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Complete the application form legibly with correct personal, educational, and experience details.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational and supporting documents.
- If applicable, prepare and attach a Demand Draft (DD) for ₹ 100/- along with the form.
- Enclose all documents in an envelope and clearly write “Application for the Post of ______” on top.
- Send the completed application to the following address:The Director, South Zone Cultural Centre, Dakshini, Medical College Road, Thanjavur - 613004, Tamil Nadu
- Ensure that the application reaches the office within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
