# TNUSRB Sub-Inspector (TN Police SI) (TN Police SI) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: TN
- Questions: 200 · Total marks: 200 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Negative marking: none
- Languages offered: EN, TA

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 20–30 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Approximate annual vacancies: 1,299
- Note: Tamil language proficiency mandatory; must qualify Tamil Eligibility Test (40% minimum)
- Official portal: https://tnusrb.tn.gov.in (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB))

## Key dates
- 2026-08-09 — Written examination (SI Technical) (exam day)
- 2026-08-14 — Written examination date (exam day)
- 2026-09-03 — SI (Technical) written exam (tentative) (exam day)
- 2026-09-13 — Written exam results announcement
- 2026-09-28 — Written exam results announcement
- 2026-10-08 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET) schedule
- 2026-10-23 — Physical Measurement Test begins
- 2026-11-07 — Physical Efficiency Test schedule

## Syllabus outline
### Tamil Language (Eligibility Test) (weight 0.6)
Tamil Comprehension · Tamil Grammar (Ilakkanam) · Idioms and Proverbs (Pazhamozhi) · Tamil Literature · Bhakti Literature · Tamil Epics · Modern Tamil Literature · Sangam Literature · Thirukkural · Translation · Vocabulary

### Part A — General Knowledge and Current Affairs (weight 1.2)
Arts and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu · Arts and Culture of India · Arts and Culture of Tamil Nadu · National and International Awards · Books and Authors · Current Affairs · Indian Economy · Games and Sports · Indian Geography · History of India · Political Developments in India · Indian Polity and Constitution · Latest Developments in Science and Technology · Tamil Nadu Specific GK · Tamil Nadu Administration · Geography of Tamil Nadu · History of Tamil Nadu · Dravidian and Self-Respect Movements

### Part B — Logical Analysis and Reasoning (weight 1)
Analogies · Statements and Assumptions · Blood Relations · Cause and Effect · Classification · Coding and Decoding · Direction and Distance · Non-Verbal Reasoning · Order and Ranking · Seating Arrangement · Series · Statements and Arguments · Statements and Conclusions · Syllogism · Venn Diagrams

### Part B — Numerical Analysis and Aptitude (weight 1)
Algebra · Average · Data Interpretation · Geometry · Simple and Compound Interest · Mensuration · Percentage · Probability · Profit and Loss · Ratio and Proportion · Simplification · Time, Speed and Distance · Time and Work

### Part B — Communication Skills (Tamil and English) (weight 1)
Bilingual Translation · English Comprehension · English Sentence Correction · English Grammar · English Vocabulary · Idioms and Phrases · Tamil Comprehension · Tamil Grammar

### Part B — Information Handling Ability (weight 0.8)
Bar Graph and Pie Chart · Case Study Analysis · Data Sufficiency · Diagrammatic Information · Line Graph · Tables and Charts

### Part B — Mental Ability and Psychological Aptitude (weight 0.8)
Police Aptitude · Discrimination · Judgement and Decision Making · Observation and Visual Memory · Problem Solving · Spatial Visualization

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
# TN Police SI Category-Wise Expected Cutoff (Indicative)

| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 130-140 marks / 200 (65-70%) |
| EWS | 125-135 marks / 200 (62.5-67.5%) |
| OBC/BC | 110-125 marks / 200 (55-62.5%) |
| SC | 95-110 marks / 200 (47.5-55%) |
| ST | 85-100 marks / 200 (42.5-50%) |
| PwD (General) | 85-95 marks / 200 (42.5-47.5%) |
| PwD (OBC/BC) | 75-85 marks / 200 (37.5-42.5%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 65-75 marks / 200 (32.5-37.5%) |

## Guidance Notes

- **Category differential**: General cutoffs typically run 15-20 marks higher than OBC/BC, and 35-45 marks above SC/ST categories, reflecting Tamil Nadu's reservation policy and candidate pool strength.

- **Year-on-year variations**: Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count (especially district-wise distribution), question paper difficulty, and candidate performance distribution. High competition years can push General cutoffs toward 140+ marks.

- **Scoring dynamics**: Top 5-10% scorers (170+ marks) dominate merit lists for specialized postings. The 130-140 range for General represents competitive-but-safe qualification; anything below 120 for General is risky unless exam difficulty spikes significantly.

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