  We carried out a systematic search for new star clusters in a field of
5$^{\circ} \times5^{\circ}$ centred close to the Galactic Nucleus using the
infrared JHK$_s$ 2MASS Survey archive. In addition we searched for embedded
clusters in the directions of HII regions and dark clouds for
$|\ell|\le4^{\circ}$. As a result we present a list of 58 IR star clusters or
candidates. We provide positions, sizes and reddening estimated from 100 $\mu$m
dust emission. Their angular distribution together with previously catalogued
objects in the region and possible relation with star forming complexes are
also discussed.
