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) for both open and departmental. 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.
TNUSRB has conducted the first stage of the TNUSRB Sub-Inspector (SI) written examination. Candidates who have been shortlisted based on their performance in the written test are now shortlisted for Certificate Verification (CV), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Endurance Test (ET), and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). As per the official schedule, TNUSRB SI CV, PMT, ET & PET will be conducted between 24th February and 2nd March 2026.
TNUSRB SI Notification 2026
The detailed TNUSRB SI Notification against the Advt. No. 01/2025 has been released 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 PDF - Click to Download
TNUSRB SI Exam 2026- 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 Tamil Nadu state.
| TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2026: Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Vacancies | 1299 |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| TNUSRB SI Physical Dates | Between 24th February and 2nd March 2026 |
| 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 Physical Exam Date 2026
A total of 18689 candidates are declared qualified in the TNUSRB SI written examination, as per the TNUSRB SI Result 2025-26 and are shortlisted to appear for Certificate Verification (CV), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Endurance Test (ET) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Police (Taluk & AR) posts. As per the official notice, the TNUSRB SI CV, PMT, ET & PET Schedule is for the period between 24th February and 2nd March 2026. The physical hall ticket will be released 7 to 10 days before the exam date at the official website https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/.
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TNUSRB SI Notification 2026- Important Dates
The online registration dates for TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2026 have been released along with a detailed notification PDF. Candidates must bookmark important dates to avoid missing any deadlines.
| Events | Dates |
| TNUSRB SI Notification 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 Hall Ticket 2025 | 4th December 2025 |
| TNUSRB SI Exam Date 2025 | 21st December 2025 (Sunday) |
| TNUSRB SI Result 2025-26 | 27th January 2026 |
| TNUSRB SI Physical Hall Ticket 2026 | February 2026 |
| TNUSRB SI Physical Dates | Between 24th February and 2nd March 2026 |
TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2026
Through the TNUSRB Direct Examination 2026, 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 2026- Quota Wise
| TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2026 | ||||
| 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 2026
The application process for the TNUSRB SI Exam 2026 was conducted at the official website https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/. 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 2026
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 2026 Application Fee | |
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| Departmental Candidates (For both Open & Departmental Quota) | Rs. 1000/- |
TNUSRB SI Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil 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 recognised by the UGC or the 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)
The 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 2026. 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 2026 Physical Parameters
We have mentioned the physical standards required for the Tamil Nadu SI Physical Examination Test (PET) for all candidates.
| TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2026 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 2026 - Click to Check
TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2026 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 2026 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 2026 | |||||
| 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 2026 | |||||
| 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 2026: Click to Check
TNUSRB SI Salary Structure
As per the TNUSRB SI Notification 2026, 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 cutoff will be released after the completion of document verification.
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