The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) aims to fill a total of 1299 vacancies for the posts of Sub-Inspector (Taluka and Armed Force). The selection of candidates for SI posts under pay scale Rs. 36900 - Rs. 116600/- is based on Written Exam, PET, Certification Verification, and Viva-voce. As per the official notice released by TNUSRB on 9th June 2025, the TNUSRB SI Exam Date 2025 for Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk & AR) posts for both open and departmental been postponed, which was expected earlier for 28th and 29th June 2025. The revised TNUSRB SI Exam Date 2025 will be released shortly at the official website https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/.
TNUSRB SI Notification 2025
The detailed TNUSRB SI Notification 2025 against the Advt. No. 01/2025 has been released on 4th April 2025 for the recruitment of 1299 vacancies for the posts of Sub-Inspector. The detailed advertisement regarding SI posts is available on the official website of the TNUSRB at https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/. Candidates can download the PDF directly through the link given below.
TNUSRB SI Notification 2025 PDF - Click to Download
TNUSRB SI Exam 2025: Highlights
The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) invited online applications from Bachelor’s Degree holders to fill 1299 vacant posts under Sub Inspector (SI). This recruitment drive provides a good opportunity for job-seeking graduate candidates who want a rewarding career in the police force in the Tamil Nadu state.
TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025: Highlights | |
Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) |
Post Name | Sub Inspector (SI) |
Vacancies | 1299 |
Category | Govt. Jobs |
Exam Dates | Postponed |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025) | 20 to 30 years |
Selection Process | Written Exam, PET, Certification Verification, Viva-voce |
Application Fee | General Category: Rs. 500/- Departmental Candidates: Rs. 1000/- |
Salary | Rs. 36,900 to Rs. 1,16,600/- |
Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
Official Website | https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/ |
TNUSRB SI Exam Date 2025
The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board has released the official notice on 9th June 2025 regarding the postponment of the TNUSRB SI Exam Date 2025. The TNUSRB Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk & AR) 2025 written examinations and Tamil Language Eligibility Test for both open and departmental candidates have been postponed due to a directive from the Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP. The TNUSRB SI New Exam Schedule for 1299 Sub-Inspectors Vacancies will be released soon at https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/.

TNUSRB SI Notification 2025 Important Dates
The online registration dates for TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2025 have been released along with a detailed notification PDF. Aspiring and interested candidates have submitted their online application forms and are now waiting for the announcement of the exam date. Candidates must bookmark important dates to avoid missing any deadlines.
Events | Dates |
TNUSRB SI Notification 2025 release date | 4th April 2025 |
Apply Online starts | 7th April 2025 |
Last Date to apply online | 10th May 2025 (Extended) |
Last date to pay fee | 10th May 2025 |
TNUSRB SI Admit Card 2025 | 7 to 10 dayes before the exam date |
TNUSRB SI Exam Date 2025 | Postponed |
TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2025
Through the TNUSRB Direct Examination 2025, the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) has announced a total of 1299 vacancies for sub-inspector posts for the Taluka and Armed Forces. Out of the total vacancies, 933 are released for the Taluk force and 366 for the Armed Reserve force.
Post Name | Male | Female | Total |
Sub Inspector of Police (Taluk) | 654 | 279 | 933 |
Sub Inspector of Police (Armed Reserve) | 255 | 111 | 366 |
Total | 909 | 390 | 1299 |
TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2025- Quota Wise
TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2025 | ||||
Quota | Taluk | Armen Reserve | ||
Men | Women | Men | Women | |
Open Quota | 419 | 179 | 164 | 71 |
Departmental Quota | 131 | 56 | 51 | 22 |
Open – Executive Wards Quota | 47 | 20 | 18 | 08 |
Open – Ministerial Wards Quota | 05 | 02 | 02 | 01 |
Open – Sports Quota | 36 | 15 | 14 | 06 |
Meritorious Sports Persons Quota | 16 | 07 | 06 | 03 |
TNUSRB SI Online Application Form 2025
The application process for the TNUSRB SI Exam 2025 was conducted at the official website https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/. The online application link was activated by the TNUSRB till 10th May 2025. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms.
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TNUSRB SI Application Fee 2025
The candidates are required to pay the application fee while filling out the application form. The mode of payment is both online (net banking/credit card/debit card) and offline (State Bank of India Cash Challan). The application fee is non-refundable; that is, it cannot be redeemed once paid.
TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025 Application Fee | |
Category | Examination Fee |
General Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
Departmental Candidates (For both Open & Departmental Quota) | Rs. 1000/- |
TNUSRB SI Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must be required to fulfill the TNUSRB SI Eligibility Criteria for Sub Inspector posts. The eligibility will be determined in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
- The candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree obtained from any institution/university recognized by the UGC or government.
- Candidates who have obtained bachelor’s degrees through open universities.
- The Bachelor’s Degree should have been obtained in the following patterns -
a) After completion of SSLC and Higher Secondary course in the order of 10+2+3 / 4 / 5 pattern (OR)
b) After completion of SSLC and Diploma in the order of 10+3+2 / 10+3+3 pattern (OR)
c) After completion of SSLC and 2 years ITI in the order of 10+2+3 pattern
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025)
Candidate's minimum age should be 20 years, and the maximum age should not be more than 30 years to apply online for TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025. Candidates must have born on or after 02.07.1995 and on or before 01.07.2005.
Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
BC/BCM/MBC/DNC | 32 years |
SC/ST/SC(A) | 35 years |
Transgender | 35 years |
Destitute Widow | 37 years |
ESM/Ex-personnel of Central Para-military Forces/Serving personnel who are going to retire within one year from the last date of receipt of online application | 47 years |
Departmental candidates appearing for departmental quota | 47 years |
Tamil Nadu SI Recruitment 2025 Physical Parameters
We have mentioned the physical standards required for the Tamil Nadu SI Physical Examination Test (PET) for all candidates.
TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025 Physical Measurements | ||
Category | Men | Women & Transgender |
OC, Backward Class, BC(M), Most Backwards Class/DNC | 170 cm | 159 cm |
SC, SC (A), ST | 167 cm | 157 cm |
TNUSRB SI Chest Measurements (For Male Candidates only) | ||
Category | Chest | Minimum Expansion |
General | 81cm | 5cm |
Ex-servicemen/Ex. CPMF / Serving persons who are going to retire within one year | Exempt from PMT |
TNUSRB SI Physical Test Details 2025 - Click to Check
TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Sub Inspector (SI) posts is based on candidates' performance in the following stages-
- Tamil Eligibility Test
- Main Written Examination
- PET (Physical Examination Test) [No PET for Departmental Candidates]
- Viva-voce
- Special Marks
TNUSRB SI Selection Stages | |||
Sl. No. | Stages | Open Quota Examination | Departmental Examination |
1 | Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 marks | |
2 | Main Written Examination | 70 marks | 85 marks |
3 | Physical Efficiency Test | 15 marks | Exempted |
4 | Viva-voce | 10 Marks | 10 Marks |
5 | Special Marks | 5 marks | 5 marks |
Total | 100 Marks | 100 Marks |
TNUSRB SI 2025 Exam Pattern
For Open Candidates
- The written exam comprises two parts: Part 1 for the Tamil Eligibility Test and Part 2 for the Mains Written Exam.
- Candidates must score 40 marks in Part 1 (the Tamil eligibility test) and 25 marks (35%) in Part 2.
- The duration of Part 1 is 1 hour 40 minutes and the duration of Part 2 is 2½ hours.
- The Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature, while the Main Written Examination is scoring.
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2025 | |||||
Parts | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | |
Part I | Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 100 | 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes) | |
Part II | Main Written Examination | General Knowledge | 80 | 40 | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
Logical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Psychology Test, Communication Skills and Information Handling Ability | 60 | 30 |
For Departmental Candidates
- The written exam comprises two parts: Part 1 for the Tamil Eligibility Test and Part 2 for the Mains Written Exam.
- Candidates must score 40 marks in Part 1 (the Tamil eligibility test) and 30 marks (35%) in Part 2.
- The duration of Part 1 is 1 hour 40 minutes and the duration of Part 2 is 3 hours.
- The Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature, while the Main Written Examination is scoring.
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2025 | |||||
Parts | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | |
Part I | Tamil Eligibility Test | 100 | 100 | 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes) | |
Part II | Main Written Examination | General Knowledge | 30 | 15 | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Communication Skills, Numerical Skills, Logical Analysis and Information Handling Ability. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Police Standing Orders and Police Administration | 140 | 70 |
TNUSRB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025: Click to Check
TNUSRB SI Salary Structure
As per the TNUSRB SI Notification 2025, Sub Inspector will receive the basic pay, ranging from Rs. 36,900/- to Rs. 1,16,600/- per month, along with house rent allowance (HRA), dearness allowance (DA), Provident Fund (PF) benefits, and medical facilities.
TNUSRB SI 2025 Salary | |||
Post | Pay Level | Grade Pay | Pay Scale |
TNUSRB SI Salary | Level - 04 | 2,400/- | Rs. 36,900/- to Rs. 1,16,600/- per month |
TNUSRB SI 2025 Cut Off
The cut off marks for the Tamil Test and the Main Exam will be announced on the official TINUSRB website after the exams. Those who clear the minimum cut off will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test. The final TNUSRB SI 2025 cutoff will be released after the completion of document verification.
TNUSRB SI Cut Off (Previous Year)- Click to Check