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.

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.

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.