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TN Police PC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Tamil Nadu Police Constable (TNUSRB Grade II) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 72-78 marks (out of 100) |
| BC (OBC) | 68-74 marks (out of 100) |
| BC(M) | 66-72 marks (out of 100) |
| MBC/DNC | 64-70 marks (out of 100) |
| SC | 60-66 marks (out of 100) |
| ST | 58-64 marks (out of 100) |
| PwD (General) | 52-58 marks (out of 100) |
| PwD (Reserved) | 48-54 marks (out of 100) |
- Tamil Nadu follows a detailed reservation matrix with BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC categories showing 4-8 mark differentials from General cutoffs. The General-to-SC gap typically ranges 12-18 marks depending on paper difficulty and vacancy distribution.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy numbers (district-wise allocations), normalized difficulty across shifts (if multi-session), and the performance distribution in Physical Efficiency Test (PET) stages, which pre-filter the candidate pool.
- TNUSRB historically sets cutoffs in the 60-78 range for most categories, placing successful General candidates in the "Strong competitive position" to "High merit" bands, while reserved categories span the "Good qualifying" to "Strong competitive" zones.
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Top merit — best postings
85–100%
- Police Constable (Grade II) — preferred postings in Greater Chennai Police
- Police Constable (Special Units) — OCTOPUS, Q-Branch, Crime Branch consideration
- Women Police Constable — specialized units including cyber crime cells
- Fireman (Industrial Fire Stations) — SIPCOT zones, petroleum installations
- Maximum choice in posting preferences during counselling
- Fast-track consideration for departmental promotions and training opportunities
High merit category
75–85%
- Police Constable (Grade II) — Chennai city police and metro commissionerates
- Police Constable (Armed Reserve, Tamil Nadu Special Police) — elite battalions
- Fireman (Airport & Harbour Fire Stations) — specialized postings
- Women Police Constable — all-women police stations and crime wing
- Strong position for choice of posting location
- Likely to clear all physical rounds if fitness standards met
Strong selection probability
65–75%
- Police Constable (Grade II) — preference in district/city postings
- Police Constable (Special Branch) — intelligence wing, requires additional verification
- Police Constable (Traffic Wing) — urban areas like Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
- Fireman (Grade II) — Fire & Rescue Services, metro stations preferred
- Higher chance of merit-based district preference
Moderate selection chances
50–65%
- Police Constable (Grade II) — General duty across Tamil Nadu districts
- Police Constable (Armed Reserve) — battalion postings, pay level 5
- Jail Warder (Prisons Department) — if applied, institutional security duties
- Good chance for PET call, must perform well in physical rounds
- Posted typically in home district or nearby regions
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for PET depending on category and competition
- Police Constable (Grade II) — General duty, district cadres with higher vacancies
- Fireman (Fire & Rescue Services) — if applying for this post
- Final selection depends heavily on PET, endurance test, and medical fitness
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for physical efficiency test (PET)
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend strengthening basics in Tamil, General Knowledge, and Aptitude
- Focus on previous year question patterns for next attempt
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