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TN Police PC
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Tamil Nadu Police Constable (TNUSRB Grade II)
TNUSRB Grade II PC exam. 100 MCQs in 90 mins covering GK, Math, Tamil/English.
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TN Police PC eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 24 years (General)18-24 for General. Relaxation: BC/MBC +3, SC/ST/SCA +5 (and no upper limit for SC/ST/SCA/MBC/BC in some recent cycles).
- Education
- Class 12 (Higher Secondary, +2) pass from a recognised board.
- Tamil reading-writing-speaking mandatory — verified via a separate qualifying language test.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit (within upper age cap).
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, Tamil Nadu domicile.
- Other
- Physical Standards: Male — height 170 cm general (167 cm reserved), chest 81-86 cm. Female — height 159 cm (157 cm reserved).
- Endurance Test (ET): 1500 m run in 7 min (male); 400 m run in 2 min 20 sec (female). Long jump + shot-put + high jump events.
TN Police PC cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Final selection score cutoff (Written + Physical + Endurance)
out of 100 marks (Written) + 15 marks (Physical) + 10 marks (Special qualifications)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General Male | Final score ~70 – 80 / 125 |
| 2024 | BC | Final score ~65 – 75 |
| 2024 | MBC / DC | Final score ~60 – 72 |
| 2024 | SC / SCA | Final score ~55 – 67 |
| 2024 | ST | Final score ~50 – 62 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
TN Police PC salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Grade II Police Constable (Tamil Nadu Police)
Pay Level 8 (Tamil Nadu State)- Basic pay
- ₹20,600
- Gross monthly
- ₹32,000 – ₹38,000 (including DA + HRA + uniform allowance)
- Perks
- Free uniform + accommodation in barracks
- Medical for self + family
- Risk + Hardship allowance for field/border posts
- Pension under TN State NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsOfficial papers
Question papers and answer keys as the conducting body published them. Each link opens the body's own file.
2025
2023
- Answer key: Common Recruitment -2023 - Final Answer Key for written examination ↗ · English · 585 KB
2022
- Question paper + answer key: Common Recruitment - 2022 ↗ · Tamil · scanned · 18.5 MB
- Answer key: Common Recruitment -2022 - Final answer key for written examination ↗ · English · 265 KB
2020
- Question paper: Common Recruitment - 2020 ↗ · Tamil · scanned · 621 KB
2019
- Question paper: Common Recruitment - 2019 ↗ · Tamil · scanned · 862 KB
Published by Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board
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2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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Exceptional performance — top 1-2%
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Grade II) — Among highest scorers statewide
- •Virtually guaranteed first list selection with first choice of district
- •Strong foundation for fast-track promotion to Head Constable (Grade I)
- •Eligible for specialized training in cyber crime, forensics post-selection
- •Police Constable — VIP Security, Special Protection Group candidacy
- •Consider applying for Sub-Inspector exams with this preparation level
Top tier — merit list leaders
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Grade II) — Top merit positions, choice of district
- •Police Constable — Special Units (CB-CID, Intelligence wing potential after service)
- •Armed Reserve Police — Elite battalions (Tamil Nadu Special Police)
- •Strong candidate for departmental exams and promotions to Head Constable
- •Police Constable — Women's wing, special protection units
- •Likely first list selection with preferred posting location
Strong contender — preferred postings
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Grade II) — Law & Order wing, preferred districts
- •High probability of selection in first or second list
- •Police Constable — Traffic wing, Chennai/Coimbatore/Madurai
- •Police Constable — Prohibition Enforcement wing
- •Constable (Armed Reserve) — Special Units like Commando Force eligibility
- •District preference likely to be honored based on rank in merit list
Competitive selection range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Constable (Grade II) — Armed Reserve, District Police
- •Strong chance for PMT/PET qualification in most categories
- •Police Constable — Chennai City Police, subject to vacancy
- •Special Armed Police Constable — Battalion postings across TN
- •Jail Warder (Grade II) — Prison Department, pay level comparable
- •Fireman (Grade II) — Fire & Rescue Services, multiple districts
Marginal qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •May qualify for Physical Measurement Test (PMT) in open/MBC categories
- •Police Constable (Grade II) — General Duty, subject to PMT/PET/medical
- •Competition is high; borderline for final selection
- •Special Armed Police (SAP) Constable — if PMT standards met
- •Fireman (Grade II) — Fire & Rescue Services, alternative posting
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
TNUSRB officially released its Annual Planner 2026 on 12 February 2026, indicating the Common Recruitment for Grade-II Police Constable, Jail Warder and Firemen is tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test for the 2025 recruitment (3,644 vacancies) were conducted from 22 January to 2 February 2026 across Tamil Nadu. Candidates who qualified the written exam held on 9 November 2025 appeared for physical tests.
Important dates
📍PET/PMT (2025 cycle)
passedThu, 22 Jan, 2026
Reportedadda247.comPhysical tests conducted from 22 Jan to 2 Feb 2026
Notification (2026 cycle - expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected notification date has passed
ExpectedCommon Recruitment notification tentatively scheduled for September 2026 per TNUSRB Annual Planner
Application window opens (2026 cycle - expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected application start date has passed
ExpectedTypically opens day after notification; exact dates in official notification
Result (2025 cycle - expected)
4 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedFinal result for 2025 cycle expected after completion of all selection stages
Application window closes (2026 cycle - expected)
4 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedUsually 3-4 weeks application window; exact dates in official notification
📍Written exam (2026 cycle - expected)
101 days awayWed, 20 Jan, 2027
ExpectedExam typically held 3-4 months after notification; exact date in official notification · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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General Knowledge
Indian History
Ancient, medieval and modern Indian history; key dynasties and events.
Indian Freedom Struggle
1857, INC, Gandhian movements, partition and integration.
Indian Geography
Physical, economic and political geography of India.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, climate and major countries.
Indian Polity & Constitution
Constitution, Parliament, judiciary and governance.
Indian Economy
Five-year plans, banking, budget and economic indicators.
General Science
Physics, chemistry, biology and applications.
Science & Technology
Space, IT, biotech and recent scientific developments.
Sports
National and international sports events and players.
Awards & Honours
Padma, Nobel, Bharat Ratna and recent recipients.
Current Affairs
National and international events of last 12-18 months.
Computer Knowledge
Hardware, software, MS Office and internet basics.
Tamil Nadu History
Sangam age, Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar and Nayaks.
TN Freedom Struggle
Polygar wars, Bharathi, V.O.C., Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha.
Tamil Nadu Geography
Districts, rivers, mountains, climate and crops of TN.
Tamil Nadu Culture
Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, festivals, temples and traditions.
Tamil Nadu Government & Schemes
TN administration and welfare schemes — Amma series, mid-day meal.
Tamil Nadu Personalities
Periyar, Anna, Kamaraj, MGR, Jayalalithaa and contemporary leaders.
Psychology / Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning
Statement-conclusion, assumption and argument analysis.
Numerical Analogy
Number-pair analogies and odd one out.
Figural Analogy
Pattern-matching analogies between figures.
Classification
Odd one out across verbal, numerical and figural sets.
Coding-Decoding
Letter/number/symbol coding patterns.
Series
Letter, number and figural series — next/missing term.
Blood Relations
Family-tree puzzles and statement-based relations.
Direction Sense
Cardinal directions and final-position problems.
Problem Solving
Seating, ordering and matching puzzles.
Visual Memory & Discrimination
Retention and differentiation of visual stimuli.
Observation
Counting figures and detail observation tasks.
Decision Making
Eligibility-based decision problems.
Judgement
Situational judgement and moral reasoning.
Mathematics & Numerical Ability
Simplification
BODMAS and arithmetic simplification.
Percentage
Percentage applications.
Profit & Loss
CP, SP, MP, discount and profit/loss percent.
Ratio & Proportion
Compound ratio and partnership.
Average
Mean and weighted average problems.
Simple & Compound Interest
SI and CI calculations.
Time & Work
Work efficiency and pipes/cisterns.
Time & Distance
Trains, boats and streams.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter and volume.
Algebra
Linear equations and basic identities.
Number System
Number properties and divisibility.
LCM & HCF
Highest common factor and lowest common multiple.
Tamil / English Language
Tamil Grammar
Eluthu, sol, porul — basic Tamil grammar.
Tamil Literature
Sangam, bhakti, modern Tamil literature and authors.
Tamil Synonyms & Antonyms
Word meaning, opposites and one-word substitutes.
Tamil Idioms & Proverbs
Common Tamil idioms and proverbs.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil passage with questions.
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice and narration.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution.
English Idioms & Phrases
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English Comprehension
Unseen passage and reading comprehension.
Tamil-English Translation
Basic translation between Tamil and English.