Tamil Nadu Police Sub Inspector Examination

Tamil Nadu State Police Recruitment Board is responsible for the selection of Police Sub Inspectors (SI) to the Tamil Nadu State Police Service. Candidates with a Degree from any University or Institution recognized by the UGC can apply for the SI post in Tamil Nadu. This article explains the details of the selection process of SI in Tamil Nadu and the number of reported vacancies. We also give detailed exam syllabus, Police Sub Inspector starting salary, date of publishing rank list, and solved previous year question papers.

Tamil Nadu State Police Sub Inspector Selection Procedure
TNUSRB has a three-stage selection procedure for a candidate before putting a candidate in the rank list. Details of Each stage:

1. Written Examination
   The first stage in the selection of SI in Tamil Nadu Police Department is a written examination. Candidates must go through an objective type test containing 140 questions each carrying half mark. Time duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
   
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2. Physical Measurement Test
   The below chart shows the required height and chest expansion for both men and women candidates.
   

   Sex	Minimum Required Height
   Male (General, BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC)	170 cm
   Male (SC, SC(A) / ST)	167 cm
   Women and Transgender (General, BC,BC(M),MBC/DNC)	- 159 cm
   Women and Transgender(SC, SC(A) /ST)	157 cm

   
   For men candidates, chest and expansion are 81 to 86 cm with the expansion of 5 cm. After the verification of physical measurement, candidates must go through Endurance Test and Physical Efficiency Test.
   
   Next section of this article gives the details of the current Tamil Nadu Police Sub Inspector Endurance Test and Physical Efficiency Test for both men and women candidates.
   
   
3. Interview (Viva-Voce)
   Tamil Nadu State Police Recruitment Board will call 1:2 candidates for the Interview. Maximum marks allotted for Tamil Nadu Police SI Interview is 10.
   

How to Prepare for TN Police SI Examination
You must score maximum in the written examination to get the selection. Written examination has 140 questions which carry 0.5 marks.

You must practice model examinations based on Tamil Nadu State Police Sub Inspector previous year written exam question papers. You can easily get solved previous year question papers.

Here is a list of expected questions based on the model of Tamil Nadu Police Sub Inspector written test.

TNUSRB Sub Inspector Examination Study Material
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TNUSRB Police Sub Inspector Study Material

General Knowledge Questions asked in Tamil Nadu Police Sub Inspector Test

TN Police SI Written Test Syllabus
The below chart gives the latest syllabus for SI recruitment by TNUSRB.

Topics	Mark Distribution
General Knowledge	40
Logical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Psychology Test, Communication Skills, Information Handling Ability	30

Minimum Qualification Required
The minimum requirement a candidate should have to apply for the post of SI in Tamil Nadu State Police Service:

1. Age Limit
   
   • Age limit to Apply for General category is 20 to 28 years
     
     
   • Minimum and Upper age limit to apply for BC, BC(M) /MBC/DNC is 20 to 30 years
     
     
   • For SC, SC(A) /ST candidates, the age limit is 20 to 33 years
     
     
   • 35 years is the upper age limit for Destitute Widow
     
     
   • For Ex-Servicemen, the upper age limit to apply is 45 years
   
   
2. Educational Qualification
   
   Candidates should possess a Degree from any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission.
   

How Many Candidates Will be Called For SI Post Interview?
TNUSRB calls 1:2 candidates for Police SI post Interview.