DIRECT RECRUITMENT FOR THE POSTS OF SUB-INSPECTORS OF POLICE – 2025
(TALUK & ARMED RESERVE – MEN, WOMEN & TRANSGENDERS)
1) Notification Info
Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board invites online applications for the posts of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk & Armed Reserve) 2025.
2) Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Date of Notification |
04.04.2025 |
| Commencement of Online Application |
07.04.2025 |
| Last Date of Submission |
03.05.2025 |
| Correction Window Closes |
13.05.2025 |
| Written Exam Date (Open candidates and Dept. candidates) |
To be announced |
3) No. of Vacancies: 1299 + 53 Shortfall
| Post |
Service |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| SI (Taluk) |
TN Police Subordinate Service |
654 |
279 |
933 |
| SI (AR) |
TN Police Subordinate Service |
255 |
111 |
366 |
| Total |
909 |
390 |
1299 |
* Shortfall Vacancy Details (53 Posts – Taluk)
| Community |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Scheduled Caste |
3 |
7 |
10 |
| Scheduled Tribe |
30 |
13 |
43 |
| Total |
37 |
16 |
53 |
TNUSRB SI Application Fee
TNUSRB SI Application Fee: Candidates are required to pay the application fee while filling out the application form. Payment can be made online (net banking/credit/debit card) or UPI or offline (SBI cash challan).
| Category |
Examination Fee |
| General Candidates |
₹500 |
| Departmental Candidates (Open & Departmental Quota) |
₹1000 |
TNUSRB SI Eligibility Criteria
TNUSRB SI Eligibility: Candidates must carefully meet the eligibility criteria for the Sub Inspector post. Ensure accuracy while entering details like DOB, qualification, and category.
TNUSRB SI Age Limit
Age Limit: The Candidates must have completed the age of 20 years and must not have completed the age of 30 years as on 01.07.2025 (must have born on or after 02.07.1995 and on or before 01.07.2005). The upper age limit relaxation given to certain categories are as follows:
| Category |
Upper Age |
| BC/BCM/MBC/DNC | 32 years |
| SC/ST/SC(A)/Transgender | 35 years |
| Destitute Widow | 37 years |
| ESM/Ex-Central Paramilitary/Retiring | 47 years |
| Departmental Quota | 47 years |
TNUSRB SI Qualification
Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree from a UGC/Government-recognized university in 10+2+3/4/5 or 10+3+2/3 (Diploma) pattern is required. Open University degrees without this pattern are not eligible.
TNUSRB SI Physical Measurements
| Community | Men | Women & Transgender |
|---|
| OC, BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC | 170 cm | 159 cm |
| SC, SC(A), ST | 167 cm | 157 cm |
| Category | Chest | Min. Expansion |
|---|
| General | 81 cm | 5 cm |
| Ex-servicemen | Exempted from PMT |
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern
| Sl. No. |
Stages |
Open Quota Examination |
Departmental Examination |
| 1 |
Written Test |
Part I: Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Marks) (Objective type) |
| Part II: GK & Psychology test. Objective-type paper (70 marks) |
Part II: GK, Psychology, Law, and Police Administration test. Objective-type paper (85 marks) |
| 2 |
Certificate Verification & Physical Test |
PMT and Endurance Tests (ET) are qualifying in nature. Physical Efficiency test (PET) (15 Marks) |
Exempted from PMT and PET. ET is qualifying in nature. |
| 3 |
Viva-voce |
10 Marks |
10 Marks |
| 4 |
Special Marks |
5 marks (for NCC/NSS/Sports) |
5 marks (for Medals in National Police Duty
Meet) |
| Total |
100 Marks |
100 Marks |
- Minimum 40 marks in Tamil Eligibility Test is mandatory to evaluate Main exam.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 25 (Open), 30 (Departmental)
TNUSRB SI Syllabus
Syllabus: The TNUSRB SI exam evaluates general knowledge and aptitude. Candidates should study the full syllabus thoroughly to enhance preparation effectiveness.
TNUSRB SI Salary
Salary: The TNUSRB SI pay scale is ₹36,900 - ₹1,16,600/month. Allowances are applicable as per Tamil Nadu Government norms. Check the official notification for complete details.
