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TN Police SI
TNUSRB Sub-Inspector (TN Police SI)
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2025
20 of 200 questions
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Tamil Language (Eligibility Test)
26 QsPart A — General Knowledge and Current Affairs
28 QsPart B — Logical Analysis and Reasoning
18 QsPart B — Numerical Analysis and Aptitude
14 QsPart B — Communication Skills (Tamil and English)
11 QsPart B — Mental Ability and Psychological Aptitude
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What can I get from TN Police SI?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional performance — top rankers
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (Tamil Nadu Police) — top merit list, first choice of posting
- •Sub-Inspector (Commissionerate) — elite urban police units
- •Fast-track consideration for specialized units (Cyber Crime, Economic Offences Wing)
- •Preferred candidate for deputation to central agencies
- •Strong foundation for Inspector-rank promotion within 3-5 years
- •May receive posting in home district/preferred location
Top tier — preferred postings likely
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (City Police - Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai) — urban postings preferred
- •Sub-Inspector (Crime Branch) — investigation and detective roles
- •Sub-Inspector (Women's Cell) — specialized protection units
- •Strong chance of choice posting in preferred district
- •Competitive for departmental promotions and specialized training
Strong contention — General category
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (Tamil Nadu Police) — General category, Group B posts
- •Sub-Inspector (Special Branch) — intelligence and surveillance roles
- •Sub-Inspector (Prohibition & Excise) — enforcement cadre
- •Pay Level 22 (₹56,100-1,77,500 approximately)
- •High probability of clearing all stages with good PT and interview performance
Competitive range — SC/ST/OBC
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Sub-Inspector (District Police, Tamil Nadu) — reserved categories, approximately 800-1000 posts annually
- •Sub-Inspector (Armed Reserve) — operational cadre
- •Must perform well in physical tests (men: 100m in 16s, 1500m in 7min; women: 100m in 18s, 800m in 4min)
- •Interview preparation becomes critical
- •Tamil language proficiency mandatory
Marginal qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
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
TNUSRB has released the Annual Planner for 2026-27 on 9 July 2026, outlining tentative notification dates for SI (Technical) in February 2027 and Joint Recruitment (SI Taluk/AR) in August 2027 for the 2027 cycle.
Certificate verification and physical tests for 1,299 SI vacancies under the 2025 recruitment cycle were conducted between February 24 and March 2, 2026. Final results for this cycle are awaited.
As per the TNUSRB Annual Planner 2026, the SI (Technical) notification was tentatively scheduled for May 2026, but has not yet been officially released. Candidates should monitor the official website.
Important dates
TNUSRB Annual Planner 2026 released
passedThu, 12 Feb, 2026
Official annual planner released outlining tentative schedule for 2026 recruitments
TNUSRB SI 2025 cycle - Physical tests (CV, PMT, ET, PET)
passedTue, 24 Feb, 2026
Physical tests for 1,299 SI vacancies from 2025 cycle conducted Feb 24 – Mar 2, 2026
TNUSRB SI (Technical) 2026 Notification (expected)
passedFri, 15 May, 2026
Was tentatively scheduled for May 2026 per Annual Planner; not yet released as of today
TNUSRB SI Joint Recruitment 2026 Notification (expected)
65 days awaySun, 15 Nov, 2026
For SI (Taluk), SI (Armed Reserve), SI (TSP) and Station Officer posts; tentative per Annual Planner 2026
TNUSRB SI Joint Recruitment 2026 - Application window (expected)
70 days awayFri, 20 Nov, 2026
Typically opens within a week of notification; based on past cycle patterns
TNUSRB SI Joint Recruitment 2026 - Application deadline (expected)
100 days awaySun, 20 Dec, 2026
Usually 30 days window; based on 2025 cycle (Apr 7 – May 3)
TNUSRB SI (Technical) 2027 Notification (expected)
157 days awayMon, 15 Feb, 2027
Per TNUSRB Annual Planner 2026-27 released July 2026
📍TNUSRB SI Joint Recruitment 2026 - Written Exam (expected)
185 days awayMon, 15 Mar, 2027
Typically 3-4 months after notification; exact date to be announced
TNUSRB SI Joint Recruitment 2027 Notification (expected)
338 days awaySun, 15 Aug, 2027
Per TNUSRB Annual Planner 2026-27
Syllabus
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Tamil Language (Eligibility Test)
Tamil Grammar (Ilakkanam)
Eluttu, sol, porul, yaapu and ani — basic Tamil grammar.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution in Tamil.
Idioms and Proverbs (Pazhamozhi)
Common Tamil idioms and proverbs with meanings.
Tamil Literature
Classical to modern Tamil literature and famous works.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil passages with comprehension and inference questions.
Translation
Translate sentences from English to Tamil and vice versa.
Part A — General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Latest Developments in Science and Technology
Recent breakthroughs, ISRO missions, IT and biotech developments.
Political Developments in India
Recent national political events, elections and policy decisions.
Arts and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu
Indian and Tamil cultural heritage and arts.
Games and Sports
National/international tournaments, cups, awards and recent winners.
National and International Awards
Padma awards, gallantry awards, Nobel Prize and major literary/sports awards.
History of India
Ancient, medieval, modern Indian history and freedom struggle.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution, fundamental rights, governance and constitutional bodies.
Indian Economy
Banking, RBI, GST, schemes and key economic indicators.
Indian Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India.
Tamil Nadu Specific GK
Tamil Nadu history, geography, polity and welfare schemes.
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 6-12 months.
Part B — Logical Analysis and Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and figural analogy pairs.
Classification
Odd-one-out among words, numbers and figures.
Series
Number, letter, alphanumeric and figural series problems.
Coding and Decoding
Letter-shift, number and symbol-based coding problems.
Blood Relations
Family-tree problems and pointing-style questions.
Direction and Distance
Compass-direction and shortest-distance problems.
Order and Ranking
Linear arrangement and rank-from-top/bottom problems.
Seating Arrangement
Linear and circular seating arrangement puzzles.
Syllogism
Two-statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Venn Diagrams
Two- and three-set logical relationships and inferences.
Statements and Conclusions
Identify which conclusion logically follows from given statements.
Statements and Arguments
Strong vs weak arguments based on a given statement.
Cause and Effect
Identify cause-effect relationships in given statements.
Statements and Assumptions
Identify which assumption is implicit in a statement.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding/cutting and embedded figures.
Part B — Numerical Analysis and Aptitude
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals and surds.
Percentage
Percentage conversion and applied percentage problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership and proportion problems.
Average
Mean of numbers, weighted averages and age-related averages.
Profit and Loss
CP/SP, marked price, discount and profit/loss percentage.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI and applied interest calculations.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, joint work and pipes-and-cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, average and relative speed problems.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard figures.
Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations and basic algebraic identities.
Geometry
Triangles, circles, polygons and angle properties.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
Probability
Basic probability of events involving dice, cards and coins.
Part B — Communication Skills (Tamil and English)
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice and other grammatical rules.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution in English.
English Comprehension
Unseen passages with inference and vocabulary questions.
English Sentence Correction
Spotting and correcting grammatical errors in sentences.
Tamil Grammar
Tamil sentence structure, tenses and grammatical accuracy.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil passages with comprehension questions.
Bilingual Translation
Translate between Tamil and English sentences.
Idioms and Phrases
Common idioms and phrases in both Tamil and English.
Part B — Information Handling Ability
Tables and Charts
Reading and interpreting tabular and chart-based data.
Bar Graph and Pie Chart
Calculation-based questions on bar graphs and pie charts.
Line Graph
Trend interpretation and calculations from line graphs.
Case Study Analysis
Information extraction and reasoning from a given case scenario.
Diagrammatic Information
Interpreting flow charts, organisational charts and diagrams.
Data Sufficiency
Decide whether the given data is sufficient to answer the question.
Part B — Mental Ability and Psychological Aptitude
Spatial Visualization
Mentally rotate and orient 2-D and 3-D shapes.
Observation and Visual Memory
Notice and recall fine details in visual stimuli.
Discrimination
Distinguish between closely similar figures or patterns.
Judgement and Decision Making
Choose the best response in scenario-based decision questions.
Problem Solving
Apply logical thinking to solve real-world style problems.
Police Aptitude
Situational aptitude relevant to law-enforcement roles.