Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) is going to release the TNUSRB SI Recruitment Notification 2026 for the recruitment of eligible candidates for the post of Sub Inspector (Technical). As per the annual planner, the notification will be released in May 2026 along with the complete registration schedule. The eligible candidates who want to apply for the post of Sub Inspector can fillout their application forms at the official website www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in.
TNUSRB SI Notification 2026
The detailed TNUSRB SI Notification 2026 will be released in May 2026 at the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board official website www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in, announcing the number of vacancies for the posts of Sub-Inspector. The notification will carry all the details regarding the TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2026, like registration dates, selection process, eligibility criteria and more.
TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2026- Highlights
The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) will invite online applications from Bachelor’s Degree holders to fill vacant posts for Sub Inspector (SI). This recruitment drive will provide 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: Overview | |
| Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Vacancies | To be Announced |
| Mode of Registration | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit | 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 Notification 2026- Important Dates
The TNUSRB SI Notification 2026 will be released by the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board in May 2026 with the complete registration schedule. Once the notification is released, the important dates will be updated here.
| Events | Dates |
| TNUSRB SI Notification release date | May 2026 |
| Apply Online starts | -- |
| Last Date to apply online | -- |
| Last date to pay fee | -- |
TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2026
The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) will announce the number of vacancies for the post of Sub Inspector along with the notification. Till then, candidates can check the vacancies previous year released by the board.
| 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 (Previous Year)- 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 will be conducted at the official website www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in after the release of the notification. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully. Providing incorrect details will lead to the rejection of application forms.
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
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.
| 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
The candidates who will be selected as 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.
TNUSRB SI Cut Off (Previous Year)- Click to Check
