by TNUSRB Exam Notifications, Eligibility & Syllabus – Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) conducts a state-level recruitment exam every year for the post of sub-inspector. The exam is conducted to recruit eligible fresh candidates for the Tamil Nadu Police force .The applications from both, fresh candidates and departmental candidates are invited by TNUSRB every year. Candidates who have a graduate degree from a recognized university can apply for the TNUSRB Exam . The TNUSRB exam will be conducted offline.
TNUSRB SI Exam is applicable only for the Tamil Nadu Residency candidates. The TNUSRB SI exam is conducted offline and has a duration of 3 hours. More exam notification – UPSC CDS Exam Notification ,Eligibility and Details
Discussion Topics
- 1 TNUSRB SI Highlights
- 2 TNUSRB SI Eligibility Criteria
- 3 Educational Qualification
- 4 Age Limit
- 5 How to Apply Online for TNUSRB SI ?
- 6 TNUSRB SI Application fee
- 7 TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket
- 8 Important Details Mentioned on the TNUSRB Admit Card
- 9 How to Download TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket?
- 10 TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern for Open Candidates
- 11 TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern: Departmental Quota
- 12 TNUSRB SI Exam Syllabus for Paper 1
- 13 TNUSRB SI Exam Syllabus for Paper 2
- 14 Stage-I: TNUSRB SI Written Test
- 15 Stage-II: TNUSRB SI PMT/ PET/ ET Tests
- 16 TNUSRB SI Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- 17 TNUSRB SI Chest Measurement
- 18 TNUSRB SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 19 Stage-III: TNUSRB SI Interview Round
- 20 How to Check TNUSRB SI Results ?
- 21 TNUSRB SI Expected Cutoff
- 22 TNUSRB SI Salary and Benefits
TNUSRB SI Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board Sub Inspector (TNUSRB SI) |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English, Tamil |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Fees | INR 500/- |
| Exam Website | www.tnusrbonline.org |
TNUSRB SI Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must hold the nationality of India and should be a resident of Tamil Nadu State only.
- Any candidate who holds the residency of any other state will not be eligible to give the TNUSRB Exam.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have completed their graduation from a well-recognized government university or institution with a 10+2+3/4/5 pattern or 10+3+2/10+3+3+3 pattern in diploma courses.
- Candidates must have studied Tamil in Class X or XII to be considered for the TNUSRB SI Exam.
- Candidates who have finished their degree from distance education/open universities/colleges after completing SSLC and ITI in the 10+3+2 pattern are also eligible.
- Any applicant who has done their graduation from an open university with a 10+2+3 pattern is not eligible for TNUSRB SI Exam.
Age Limit
- The minimum age to participate in TNUSRB SI Exam is 20 years. And the maximum age applicable for candidates to give this exam is 28 years.
- Candidates belonging to the police department and have completed five years of service can give this exam up to the age of 45 years. This relaxation is for the students who are participating via departmental quota.
- Candidates who are Ex-personnel / ex-servicemen of Central Paramilitary forces can give the TNUSRB SI Exam up to the age of 45 years.
- The Tamil Nadu State Government has given age relaxation to SC/ST, Minority, OBC as tabulated below:
| Community / Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Most Backward Class / Denotified Community, Backward Class (Muslim) & Backward class | 30 Years |
| Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) & Scheduled Caste | 33 Years |
| Destitute Widow | 35 Years |
How to Apply Online for TNUSRB SI ?
The procedure to fill the TNUSRB Application Form is given below:
- Step 1: Go to the official website of TNUSRB.
- Step 2: Click on the “TNUSRB SI Application Form” link available on the TNUSRB Official website. A login page will be displayed.
- Step 3: If you are a first-time user then select the “Create New User” option.
- Step 4: Fill in all the required information like your mark sheets, contact number, caste certificate, etc. Upload the necessary documentation like Passport size photo etc.
- Step 5: Verify the details and submit the TNUSRB SI Application form
- Step 6: After filling the application form the candidates have to pay the application form fee.
TNUSRB SI Application fee
One can pay the TNUSRB SI Application fees by either an online payment method like debit card, credit card, net banking, etc or one can even opt to pay the application fee offline by depositing the cash through SBI E-Challan at the State bank of India (SBI).
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open/Departmental Quota | INR 500 |
| Open & Departmental Quota | INR 1,000 |
TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket
TNUSRB will release the TNUSRB SI Admit card 10 to 15 days before the exam. One can download the admit card from the official website of TNUSRB. Each candidate must carry the TNUSRB SI Admit Card with them to the exam centre.
Important Details Mentioned on the TNUSRB Admit Card
- Candidate’s Name Number and the Roll Number
- Parental Gender Information
- Candidate classification
- Exam code and location
- Exam date, time, and location
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
How to Download TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket?
The steps to download TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket are:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of TNUSRB.
- Step 2: On the portal, click on the “Download Admit Card” link.
- Step 3: Then provide your login credentials, such as application/user ID and password.
- Step 4: Your admission card will appear on the screen; download it and print it for future reference.
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern for Open Candidates
TNUSRB has allotted 70 marks in total for Part A and Part B of the TNUSRB SI exam for the open category candidates. The candidates will be given 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the exam.
- Part A of the question paper will consist of the questions from General Knowledge. There are 80 questions of 40 marks in part A.
- Part B of the question paper will consist of the questions from a larger syllabus. There are 60 questions of 30 marks in part B.
- All the questions are of objective type in both the papers.
- There is no provision for negative marking.
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern: Departmental Quota
For the departmental quota candidates, TNUSRB has allotted a total of 85 marks (total of both Part A and Part B) for the paper. The candidates will be given a maximum of three hours to complete both sections. The candidates must score a minimum of 30 marks to qualify for this round.
- Part A of the question paper will consist of the questions from General Knowledge. There are 30 questions of 15 marks in part A.
- Part B of the question paper will consist of the questions from a larger syllabus. There are 140 questions of 70 marks in part B.
- There will be no negative marking.
TNUSRB SI Exam Syllabus for Paper 1
The exam syllabus for the various sections in the TNUSRB Paper 1 is tabulated below:
| Section | Important topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge |
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| Current Events |
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| Economics & Commerce |
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| Political Science |
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TNUSRB SI Exam Syllabus for Paper 2
TNUSRB SI Exam Syllabus of Paper 2 for Open Candidates and Departmental Candidates vary from each other. The syllabus for both the categories is tabulated below:
| Open Candidates | Departmental Candidates |
|---|---|
| Communication skills | Indian Penal Code |
| Numerical analysis | Code of Criminal Procedure |
| Psychology test | Police Standing Order |
| Logical Analysis | Evidence Act |
| Information handling ability | Police Administration |
Selection Process
Stage-I: TNUSRB SI Written Test
The TNUSRB SI Written Test will have two parts, Part A and Part B. Moreover, Part A will consist of 30 questions and Part B will have 140 questions. It is the first step towards your selection for TNUSRB Sub Inspector Post, You must qualify well it the required marks to reach the next Stage.
Stage-II: TNUSRB SI PMT/ PET/ ET Tests
In this stage, the candidates have to pass the various physical body tests. The candidates have to clear the PMT/ PET/ ET tests to qualify for the further round, i.e, the interview round.
TNUSRB SI Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
| Height Measurement (In Centimetres) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Male | Female/Transgender |
| OC, BC, BC(M) MBC/DNC | 170 | 159 |
| SC, SC (A), ST | 167 | 157 |
TNUSRB SI Chest Measurement
| Chest Measurement (in centimetres) For Male Candidates Only | |
|---|---|
| Parameters | Measurements |
| Normal | 81 |
| In Expanded Condition | 81 to 86 |
| Ex-servicemen/Ex.CPMF / Serving persons who are going to retire within one year | NA |
This test is to be given by only open quota applicants. All of the applicants who are participating in the TNUSRB SI Exam by departmental quota are exempted from the physical fitness tests. But departmental quota applicants have to give endurance tests.
TNUSRB SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
After clearing the Physical Measurement Test, the candidates have to pass the Physical Efficiency Test. The details of PET are given below.
| Candidates | PET Events | Performance Measurement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Star (2 Marks) | Two Stars (5 Marks) | ||
| Men | Rope Climbing | 5.0 metres | 6.0 metres |
| Long Jump (or) High Jump | 3.80 metres (Long Jump) 1.20 metres (High Jump) | 4.50 metres (Long Jump) 1.40 metres (High Jump) | |
| 100 m run (or) 400 m run | 15.00 seconds (100 m run) 80.00 seconds (400 m run) | 13.50 seconds (100 m run) 70.00 seconds (400 m run) | |
| Women/Transgender candidates | Long jump | 3.0 metres | 3.75 metres |
| Shot Put (or) Cricket ball throw | 4.25 metres (Shot Put) 17 metres (Cricket ball throw) | 5.50 metres (Shot Put) 24 metres (Cricket ball throw) | |
| 100 m run (or) 200 m run | 17.50 seconds (100 m run) 38.00 seconds (200 m run) | 15.50 seconds (100 m run) 33.00 seconds (200 m run) | |
| Ex-servicemen / Ex-personnel of Central Para-Military Forces and Serving Police personnel who are going to retire within one year | Shot Put | 5.0 metres | 6.0 metres |
| Long Jump (or) High Jump | 3.25 metres (Long Jump) 0.90 metres (High Jump) | 4.50 metres (Long Jump) 1.40 metres (High Jump) | |
| 100 m run (or) 400 m run | 17.00 seconds (100 m run) 80.00 seconds (400 m run) | 13.50 seconds (100 m run) 70.00 seconds (400 m run) | |
TNUSRB SI Endurance Test (ET)
After qualifying for the PET test, candidates have to pass the Endurance Test (ET). The details of the Endurance Test (ET) are given below.
| Categories | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Men | 1500 meters run in 7 minutes |
| Women/ Transgender | 400 meters run in 2 minutes 30 seconds |
| Ex-servicemen / Ex-personnel of Central Para-Military Forces/ serving persons who are going to retire within one year. | 1500 meters run in 8 minutes |
Stage-III: TNUSRB SI Interview Round
Candidates who will qualify for the previous tests and round will be applicable to give TNUSRB SI interview round. The interview round will test the candidate’s communication skills. Moreover, the interview round will consist of 10 marks for Open candidates as well as departmental candidates.
Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board will release results for the Sub Inspector Post Exam on its official website. The result will be out after the TNUSRB SI Exam will be conducted. Moreover, the TNUSRB SI results will be released for Open Category Candidates and Departmental Category Candidates.
How to Check TNUSRB SI Results ?
Given below are the steps to download TNUSRB SI Results :
- Step 1: Visit the official website of TNUSRB.
- Step 2: On the portal, click on “Final Provisional Selection List.”
- Step 3: The result will be available for Open Candidates and Departmental Candidates. Check your result for your respective category.
- Step 4: A PDF document will be opened.
- Step 5: Save the TNUSRB SI Result PDF for future references.
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|---|---|---|
| Telangana | kerala | Andhra Pradesh |
| Tamil Nadu | Karnataka | Ladakh |
TNUSRB SI Expected Cutoff
Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board will release the cut-off after conducting the Sub Inspector post exam 2022. Every year the TNUSRB SI cutoff has a slight difference. Moreover, one can look up to the previous year TNUSRB SI Exam cut off to the idea of TNUSRB SI marking.
| Category | Open (out of 70) | Departmental (out of 85) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 63.0 | 79.5 |
| BC | 61.5 | 78.0 |
| SC | 60.5 | 76.0 |
| ST | 55.0 | 70.0 |
| SCA | 53.5 | 72.5 |
| MBC & DNC | 61.0 | 78.0 |
TNUSRB SI Salary and Benefits
The scale pay of the Tamil Nadu Police Sub-Inspector is INR 36,900-INR 1,16,600. Since it is a government job, the recruited individuals are offered various other benefits and allowances such as medical allowance, house rent allowance, travel allowance, etc. with a lot of prestige and repute.
To clear the TNUSRB SI , one must study with full dedication and effort as it is one of the most competitive exams in Tamil Nadu. One must be aware of the TNUSRB exam pattern and syllabus to ease out the preparation process. One must visit the official website of TNUSRB for the latest updates and announcements regarding the TNUSRB SI Recruitment .Check for latest TNUSRB Exam Notifications.