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TN Police SI
Shishya's tracker has no announced TN Police SI exam date yet. TN Police SI Main Written Examination: 140 questions, 70 marks, 150 minutes, the notice prints no rule on marks for a wrong answer (TNUSRB notice, 4 Apr 2025). Official site: tnusrb.tn.gov.in.
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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
- Answer key: Direct Recruitment for the post of Sub-Inspectors of Police(Taluk & AR) - 2025 - Final Answer Keys for written examinations - Main written examination ↗ · English · 405 KB
- Answer key: Direct Recruitment for the post of Sub-Inspectors of Police(Taluk & AR) - 2025 - Final Answer Keys for written examinations - Tamil Language Eligibility Test ↗ · English · 401 KB
2023
- Answer key: Joint Recruitment - 2023 - Final Answer Keys for written examinations - Main written examination for Open candidates ↗ · English · 415 KB
2019
- Question paper: SI(TALUK, AR & TSP) - 2019 ↗ · bilingual (English/Tamil) · scanned · 2.7 MB
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2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 140)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 140)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 140)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 140)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 140)
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Tamil Language (Eligibility Test)
23 QsPart A — General Knowledge and Current Affairs
25 QsPart B — Logical Analysis and Reasoning
15 QsPart B — Numerical Analysis and Aptitude
13 QsPart B — Communication Skills (Tamil and English)
11 QsPart B — Mental Ability and Psychological Aptitude
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Exceptional — Top 1-2%
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (elite units) — choice of posting and wing
- •Sub-Inspector (OCTOPUS/Commando units) — if physically qualified
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Nodal Officer roles) — headquarters postings possible
- •Likely among top 50-100 candidates statewide
- •Command over all sections; ideal preparation benchmark
- •Strong foundation for Inspector promotion exams
Elite performer category
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Special Units) — counter-terrorism, cyber crime
- •Sub-Inspector (Q Branch/Intelligence Bureau liaison)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (VIP Security Wing) — state protocol duties
- •Priority posting in Chennai commissionerate specialized wings
- •Fast-track consideration for departmental promotions
- •Excellent score for General category; top percentile overall
Top-tier selection band
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Chennai City Police) — premium urban postings
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Crime Branch/CID) — investigative roles
- •Sub-Inspector (Coastal Security Group) — specialized maritime wing
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Traffic Branch) — Chennai metropolitan area
- •First preference in district allocation and unit selection
- •Pay Level 16 (₹44,900-1,42,400) with grade pay and allowances
Strong contender zone
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Law and Order) — metro districts (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Prohibition Enforcement Wing) — state-level postings
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Special Branch/Intelligence) — better district allocations
- •Sub-Inspector (Tamil Nadu Special Police) — specialized units
- •High probability of selection with choice posting options
Competitive range
55–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Police Sub-Inspector (District Armed Reserve) — fair chance across Tamil Nadu
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Law and Order) — Tier 2/3 districts
- •Likely to clear written test and PET in most categories
- •Police Sub-Inspector (Special Branch) — district-level postings possible
- •Good prospects for final selection with satisfactory physical tests
Borderline qualifying zone
40–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–40% · 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
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The TNUSRB Annual Planner 2026-27 on tnusrb.tn.gov.in gives tentative months, not dates: Sub-Inspectors of Police (Women) - Taluk in December 2026, Sub-Inspectors (Technical) in February 2027 and Sub-Inspectors of Police (direct recruitment) in June 2027. Exact notification dates will be announced by TNUSRB. For the SI 2025 cycle, the revised 1:5 written-exam result is still awaited on the TNUSRB site.
Important dates
TNUSRB Annual Planner 2026 released
passedThu, 12 Feb, 2026
Reportedkarmasandhan.comOfficial annual planner released outlining tentative schedule for 2026 recruitments
Syllabus
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Tamil Language (Eligibility Test)
Tamil Grammar (Ilakkanam)
Eluttu, sol, porul, yaapu and ani — basic Tamil grammar.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution in Tamil.
Idioms and Proverbs (Pazhamozhi)
Common Tamil idioms and proverbs with meanings.
Tamil Literature
Classical to modern Tamil literature and famous works.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil passages with comprehension and inference questions.
Translation
Translate sentences from English to Tamil and vice versa.
Part A — General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Latest Developments in Science and Technology
Recent breakthroughs, ISRO missions, IT and biotech developments.
Political Developments in India
Recent national political events, elections and policy decisions.
Arts and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu
Indian and Tamil cultural heritage and arts.
Games and Sports
National/international tournaments, cups, awards and recent winners.
National and International Awards
Padma awards, gallantry awards, Nobel Prize and major literary/sports awards.
History of India
Ancient, medieval, modern Indian history and freedom struggle.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution, fundamental rights, governance and constitutional bodies.
Indian Economy
Banking, RBI, GST, schemes and key economic indicators.
Indian Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India.
Tamil Nadu Specific GK
Tamil Nadu history, geography, polity and welfare schemes.
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 6-12 months.
Part B — Logical Analysis and Reasoning
Analogies
Word, number and figural analogy pairs.
Classification
Odd-one-out among words, numbers and figures.
Series
Number, letter, alphanumeric and figural series problems.
Coding and Decoding
Letter-shift, number and symbol-based coding problems.
Blood Relations
Family-tree problems and pointing-style questions.
Direction and Distance
Compass-direction and shortest-distance problems.
Order and Ranking
Linear arrangement and rank-from-top/bottom problems.
Seating Arrangement
Linear and circular seating arrangement puzzles.
Syllogism
Two-statement deductions using all/some/no quantifiers.
Venn Diagrams
Two- and three-set logical relationships and inferences.
Statements and Conclusions
Identify which conclusion logically follows from given statements.
Statements and Arguments
Strong vs weak arguments based on a given statement.
Cause and Effect
Identify cause-effect relationships in given statements.
Statements and Assumptions
Identify which assumption is implicit in a statement.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Mirror image, water image, paper folding/cutting and embedded figures.
Part B — Numerical Analysis and Aptitude
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals and surds.
Percentage
Percentage conversion and applied percentage problems.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership and proportion problems.
Average
Mean of numbers, weighted averages and age-related averages.
Profit and Loss
CP/SP, marked price, discount and profit/loss percentage.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI and applied interest calculations.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, joint work and pipes-and-cisterns.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats, average and relative speed problems.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard figures.
Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations and basic algebraic identities.
Geometry
Triangles, circles, polygons and angle properties.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs — calculation-based questions.
Probability
Basic probability of events involving dice, cards and coins.
Part B — Communication Skills (Tamil and English)
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, voice and other grammatical rules.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms and one-word substitution in English.
English Comprehension
Unseen passages with inference and vocabulary questions.
English Sentence Correction
Spotting and correcting grammatical errors in sentences.
Tamil Grammar
Tamil sentence structure, tenses and grammatical accuracy.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil passages with comprehension questions.
Bilingual Translation
Translate between Tamil and English sentences.
Idioms and Phrases
Common idioms and phrases in both Tamil and English.
Part B — Information Handling Ability
Tables and Charts
Reading and interpreting tabular and chart-based data.
Bar Graph and Pie Chart
Calculation-based questions on bar graphs and pie charts.
Line Graph
Trend interpretation and calculations from line graphs.
Case Study Analysis
Information extraction and reasoning from a given case scenario.
Diagrammatic Information
Interpreting flow charts, organisational charts and diagrams.
Data Sufficiency
Decide whether the given data is sufficient to answer the question.
Part B — Mental Ability and Psychological Aptitude
Spatial Visualization
Mentally rotate and orient 2-D and 3-D shapes.
Observation and Visual Memory
Notice and recall fine details in visual stimuli.
Discrimination
Distinguish between closely similar figures or patterns.
Judgement and Decision Making
Choose the best response in scenario-based decision questions.
Problem Solving
Apply logical thinking to solve real-world style problems.
Police Aptitude
Situational aptitude relevant to law-enforcement roles.