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TN Police SI cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official TN Police SI 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 | 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%) |
- 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.
What does your score in TNUSRB Sub-Inspector (TN Police SI) 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 — Top 1-2%
92–100%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- 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%
- May qualify for PET in reserved categories (SC/ST)
- Chance for Police Sub-Inspector (Armed Police) posts
- Police Sub-Inspector (Taluk/District) — lower preference postings likely
- Close to cut-off; final selection depends on category and vacancies
Below cut-off range
0–40%
- Unlikely to qualify for physical efficiency test
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend thorough revision of syllabus
- Focus on Tamil, General Studies, and Aptitude sections
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