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TN Police PC eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB)'s own notice: Common Recruitment 2025 — Grade II Police Constable, Grade II Jail Warder and Fireman (Notification 02/2025) (Notification No. 02/2025), dated 21 Aug 2025. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
Common Recruitment 2025. No 2026 notice was on tnusrb.tn.gov.in on 26 Oct 2026. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in before you apply.
Am I eligible for TN Police PC?
Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 21 Aug 2025.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 26 years on 1 Jul 2025 for General Age is counted on 1 Jul 2025.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Grade II Police Constable (2833), Grade II Jail Warder (180), Fireman (631); +21 ST shortfall PC posts | 18-26 | At least a pass in Class 10 (SSLC) or an equivalent exam. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +2, SC/ST +5 years (Tamil Nadu residents)
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | Not stated |
| EWS | None stated | Not stated |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +2 | Not stated |
| SC | +5 | Not stated |
| ST | +5 | Not stated |
- Age stated as: completed 18 and not completed the upper age on 01.07.2025.
- TN categories: OC (general) max 26; BC, BC(Muslim), MBC/DNC max 28 (shown as OBC on the checker, +2); SC, SC(Arunthathiyar), ST max 31 (+5); transgender max 31; destitute widow max 37.
- Ex-servicemen / armed-forces personnel retiring within 1 year of last date / ex-Central Armed Police Forces (Assam Rifles, BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, NSG, SSB): max 47.
- Meritorious sportspersons (3% PC quota via SDAT, G.O. 116 of 07.03.2025): max 35.
- Communal reservation only for those holding a community certificate issued by competent Tamil Nadu Government authorities (i.e. TN communities). Reservation split: OC 31%, BC 26.5%, BCM 3.5%, MBC/DNC 20%, SC 15%, SC(A) 3%, ST 1%.
- No EWS category; no PwBD age relaxation stated (physical standards and medical fitness required).
Application fee
- ₹250: Examination fee, all candidates (online only)
Paid online (net banking, credit card, RuPay debit card, UPI). No category-wise exemption seen in the fee section read.
Other conditions in the notice
- Physical measurement, endurance and physical efficiency tests and medical standards apply (see notice annexures).
- Special quotas: wards of police/fire/prison staff 10%, sports 7-10%, ex-servicemen 5%, destitute widow 3%, PSTM (Tamil-medium) 20% priority.
- Apply online 22.08.2025-21.09.2025; written exam 09.11.2025.
Questions
What is the age limit for TN Police PC?
18 to 26 years on 1 Jul 2025 for General, as per the notice dated 21 Aug 2025 (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB)). Confirm on https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in.
What age relaxation does TN Police PC give?
OBC +2, SC/ST +5 years (Tamil Nadu residents), as per the notice dated 21 Aug 2025. Confirm on https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in.
What is the TN Police PC application fee?
₹250: Examination fee, all candidates (online only) (as per the notice dated 21 Aug 2025).
What qualification is needed for TN Police PC?
Grade II Police Constable (2833), Grade II Jail Warder (180), Fireman (631); +21 ST shortfall PC posts: At least a pass in Class 10 (SSLC) or an equivalent exam. (as per the notice dated 21 Aug 2025).
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