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TN Police PC
Tamil Nadu Police Constable (TNUSRB Grade II)
TNUSRB Grade II PC exam. 100 MCQs in 90 mins covering GK, Math, Tamil/English.
Updated 5 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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TN Police PC eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 24 years (General)18-24 for General. Relaxation: BC/MBC +3, SC/ST/SCA +5 (and no upper limit for SC/ST/SCA/MBC/BC in some recent cycles).
- Education
- Class 12 (Higher Secondary, +2) pass from a recognised board.
- Tamil reading-writing-speaking mandatory — verified via a separate qualifying language test.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit (within upper age cap).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, Tamil Nadu domicile.
- Other
- Physical Standards: Male — height 170 cm general (167 cm reserved), chest 81-86 cm. Female — height 159 cm (157 cm reserved).
- Endurance Test (ET): 1500 m run in 7 min (male); 400 m run in 2 min 20 sec (female). Long jump + shot-put + high jump events.
TN Police PC cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Final selection score cutoff (Written + Physical + Endurance)
out of 100 marks (Written) + 15 marks (Physical) + 10 marks (Special qualifications)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General Male | Final score ~70 – 80 / 125 |
| 2024 | BC | Final score ~65 – 75 |
| 2024 | MBC / DC | Final score ~60 – 72 |
| 2024 | SC / SCA | Final score ~55 – 67 |
| 2024 | ST | Final score ~50 – 62 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TN Police PC salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Grade II Police Constable (Tamil Nadu Police)
Pay Level 8 (Tamil Nadu State)- Basic pay
- ₹20,600
- Gross monthly
- ₹32,000 – ₹38,000 (including DA + HRA + uniform allowance)
- Perks
- Free uniform + accommodation in barracks
- Medical for self + family
- Risk + Hardship allowance for field/border posts
- Pension under TN State NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsSome years hold a set of questions from that paper, not the full paper — each card shows how many.
2025
20 of 100 questions
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General Knowledge
114 QsPsychology / Mental Ability
78 QsMathematics & Numerical Ability
65 QsTamil / English Language
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Exceptional scorers — Top 1-2%
95–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable Grade II — guaranteed first choice posting (Chennai Metro, preferred units)
- •VIP Security Wing Constable — Governor/CM security detail (extensive verification required)
- •Elite Special Forces Constable — OCTOPUS, Thunderbolt units consideration
- •Police Constable (Cyber Crime Wing) — specialized tech-enabled policing units
- •Marine Police Constable — coastal security, specialized training provided
- •Strong consideration for deputation to central agencies (NIA, IB) after service
- •Recognition awards and fast-track career progression opportunities
Top merit bracket
85–95% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable Grade II — guaranteed preferred posting choice
- •Police Constable (Chief Minister's Security) — elite protection units (subject to background check)
- •Police Constable (Q Branch) — intelligence and special operations wing
- •Police Constable (Commando Force) — special operations group postings
- •Tamil Nadu Special Police (Armed) — counter-insurgency and riot control units
- •First preference in district/city selection during counseling
- •Likely candidates for fast-track promotion to Head Constable
High merit category
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable Grade II — Chennai Metropolitan Police postings likely
- •Police Constable (Special Branch) — intelligence wing, subject to additional screening
- •Police Constable (Coastal Security Group) — coastal district specialized units
- •Traffic Warden (Chennai City) — specialized traffic management roles
- •Jail Warder (Central Prison cadre) — Chennai, Salem, Vellore central prisons
- •Strong position for preferred posting and unit selection
- •May be considered for accelerated promotion tracks
Strong qualifying tier
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable Grade II — preferred district postings (Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy zones)
- •Police Constable (Tamil Nadu Special Police) — special units consideration
- •Traffic Police Constable — Chennai Metropolitan, tier-1 cities
- •Police Constable (Prohibition Enforcement Wing) — specialized cadre
- •Railway Protection Force Constable — TN quota if coordinated recruitment
- •Higher preference in final merit list for posting choices
Moderate qualifying range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable Grade II (General) — district police stations across TN
- •Police Constable (Armed Reserve) — Chennai and tier-1 city postings possible
- •Fireman Grade II — Fire & Rescue Services, urban stations
- •Jail Warder (Prisons Department) — if under combined notification
- •Pay Level 3 (₹19,500-₹62,000), Grade Pay applicable
- •Good chance if PET and PMT cleared successfully
Borderline qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for PET depending on category and competition
- •Police Constable (Grade II) — General duty, district postings
- •Police Constable (Armed Reserve) — state-level reserve units
- •Fireman (Fire & Rescue Services) — if applied for combined recruitment
- •Selection depends heavily on physical standards and document verification
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board has released its Annual Planner 2026-27 indicating the Police Constable (Common Recruitment) 2026 notification is expected in September 2026. This covers recruitment for Police Constable Grade II, Jail Warder, and Fireman posts.
The physical tests (PET/PMT) for the 2025 cycle recruitment were conducted from January 22 to February 2, 2026. Results for the 18,689 shortlisted candidates are awaited, with final merit list and document verification to follow.
Important dates
Written Exam Result 2025 cycle
passedFri, 26 Dec, 2025
18,689 candidates shortlisted for PMT/PET stages
📍Physical Test (PET/PMT) 2025 cycle
passedThu, 22 Jan, 2026
Held from January 22 to February 2, 2026
Physical Test Result 2025 cycle (expected)
passedSun, 30 Aug, 2026
PET/PMT result and final merit list awaited; document verification to follow
Notification 2026 cycle (expected)
4 days awayTue, 15 Sept, 2026
TNUSRB Annual Planner indicates September 2026; covers PC Grade II, Jail Warder, Fireman
Application window start 2026 cycle (expected)
9 days awaySun, 20 Sept, 2026
Usually opens shortly after notification release
Application window end 2026 cycle (expected)
39 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
Typically 30-day window; confirm from official notification
Admit Card 2026 cycle (expected)
90 days awayThu, 10 Dec, 2026
Usually released 2-3 weeks before exam
📍Written Exam 2026 cycle (expected)
121 days awaySun, 10 Jan, 2027
Based on previous cycle pattern; exact date to be notified
Syllabus
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General Knowledge
Indian History
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history; key dynasties and events.
Indian Freedom Struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and integration.
Indian Geography
Physical, economic and political geography of India.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climate and major countries.
Indian Polity & Constitution
Constitution, Parliament, judiciary and governance.
Indian Economy
Five-year plans, banking, budget and economic indicators.
General Science
Physics, chemistry, biology and applications.
Science & Technology
Space, IT, biotech and recent scientific developments.
Sports
National and international sports events and players.
Awards & Honours
Padma, Nobel, Bharat Ratna and recent recipients.
Current Affairs
National and international events of last 12-18 months.
Computer Knowledge
Hardware, software, MS Office and internet basics.
Tamil Nadu History
Sangam age, Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar and Nayaks.
TN Freedom Struggle
Polygar wars, Bharathi, V.O.C., Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha.
Tamil Nadu Geography
Districts, rivers, mountains, climate and crops of TN.
Tamil Nadu Culture
Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, festivals, temples and traditions.
Tamil Nadu Government & Schemes
TN administration and welfare schemes — Amma series, mid-day meal.
Tamil Nadu Personalities
Periyar, Anna, Kamaraj, MGR, Jayalalithaa and contemporary leaders.
Psychology / Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, assumption and argument analysis.
Numerical Analogy
Number-pair analogies and odd one out.
Figural Analogy
Pattern-matching analogies between figures.
Classification
Odd one out across verbal, numerical and figural sets.
Coding-Decoding
Letter/number/symbol coding patterns.
Series
Letter, number and figural series — next/missing term.
Blood Relations
Family-tree puzzles and statement-based relations.
Direction Sense
Cardinal directions and final-position problems.
Problem Solving
Seating, ordering and matching puzzles.
Visual Memory & Discrimination
Retention and differentiation of visual stimuli.
Observation
Counting figures and detail observation tasks.
Decision Making
Eligibility-based decision problems.
Judgement
Situational judgement and moral reasoning.
Mathematics & Numerical Ability
Simplification
BODMAS and arithmetic simplification.
Percentage
Percentage applications.
Profit & Loss
CP, SP, MP, discount and profit/loss percent.
Ratio & Proportion
Compound ratio and partnership.
Average
Mean and weighted average problems.
Simple & Compound Interest
SI and CI calculations.
Time & Work
Work efficiency and pipes/cisterns.
Time & Distance
Trains, boats and streams.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter and volume.
Algebra
Linear equations and basic identities.
Number System
Number properties and divisibility.
LCM & HCF
Highest common factor and lowest common multiple.
Tamil / English Language
Tamil Grammar
Eluthu, sol, porul — basic Tamil grammar.
Tamil Literature
Sangam, bhakti, modern Tamil literature and authors.
Tamil Synonyms & Antonyms
Word meaning, opposites and one-word substitutes.
Tamil Idioms & Proverbs
Common Tamil idioms and proverbs.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil passage with questions.
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice and narration.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution.
English Idioms & Phrases
Common English idioms in context.
English Comprehension
Unseen passage and reading comprehension.
Tamil-English Translation
Basic translation between Tamil and English.