This study evaluates the thermoluminescence (TL) dosimetry potential of Ce-doped lithium zinc borate (LZB) synthesized via the solid-state reaction method. The crystalline phase integrity and functional groups were verified using XRD and FTIR, while SEM-EDS confirmed the homogenous distribution of Ce-activators. Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM) was used for magnetic characterisation, which demonstrated the emergence of superparamagnetic behaviour after doping. Samples were subjected to 6 MeV electron and 6 MV X-ray irradiation (0.5–8 Gy) to evaluate dose-response linearity using clinical LINAC. Results indicate that LZB:Ce (1 %) significantly enhances dose-response linearity and sensitivity compared to the undoped host. Kinetic analysis was performed using Chen's peak-shape method, where a calculated geometric factor (0.50) confirmed general-order kinetics and significant charge carrier re-trapping. The extracted activation energies Ea ranged at ∼0.72/0.92 eV for shallow trap and ∼4.99/5.22 eV for deep trap due to defect centre, calculated by Computerized Glow Curve Deconvolution (CGCD). Despite a relative reduction in peak intensity, the material exhibited superior thermal stability and improved fading over 50 days, positioning Ce-doped LZB as a robust and technically viable candidate for dosimetry application and need long term study for more feasibility as an alternative.