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TN Police PC cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official TN Police PC cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at tnusrb.tn.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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.
What does your score in Tamil Nadu Police Constable (TNUSRB Grade II) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Exceptional performance — top 1-2%
85–100%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- Unlikely to clear minimum cut-off for Grade II Constable
- Score typically below 35-40% needed for shortlisting
- Focus on Tamil language, reasoning and general knowledge sections
- Recommend retaking after thorough preparation
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