The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) has invited online applications for the direct recruitment of 621 Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk, Armed Reserve, and Tamil Nadu Special Police). This is a significant opportunity for graduates looking to join the Tamil Nadu Police force.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) |
| Employment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Job Title(s) | Sub-Inspector of Police (Taluk, AR & TSP) |
| Total Vacancies | 621 (615 + 6 Backlog) |
| Application Start Date | 01.06.2023 |
| Application End Date | 30.06.2023 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | Men Vacancies | Women Vacancies | Total Vacancy |
| Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk) | 255 + 2(BL) | 109 | 364 + 2(BL) |
| Sub-Inspectors of Police (AR) | 99 + 3(BL) | 42 + 1(BL) | 141 + 4(BL) |
| Sub-Inspectors of Police (TSP) | 110 | – | 110 |
| Total | 464 + 5(BL) | 151 + 1(BL) | 615 + 6(BL) |
| BL – Backlog vacancies |
Salary Details
The pay scale for the post of Sub-Inspector of Police is Rs. 36,900 – 1,16,600.
Educational Qualification
The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution/University recognized by the University Grants Commission/Government in a 10+2+3/4/5 or 10+3+2/3 pattern.
Age Limit
As of 01.07.2023, the applicant should be between 20 and 30 years of age. The upper age limit is relaxable for certain categories:
- BC, BC (Muslim), MBC/DNC: 32 years
- SC, SC(A), ST, and Transgenders: 35 years
- Destitute Widow: 37 years
- Ex-servicemen/Ex-personnel of Central Armed Police Forces: 47 years
- Departmental candidates: 47 years
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of several stages:
- Written Test: Includes Part I (Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks) and Part II (Main Written Exam – 70 marks for Open Quota, 85 for Departmental Quota).
- Certificate Verification and Physical Tests: Includes Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Endurance Test (ET), and Physical Efficiency Test (PET – 15 marks).
- Viva-Voce: 10 marks.
- Special Marks: Up to 5 marks for NCC/NSS/Sports or Medals in the National Police Duty Meet.
The provisional selection will be based on the total marks obtained in the main written exam, PET, viva-voce, and special marks.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the TNUSRB website: www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in.[1]
- The application fee is Rs. 500/-. Departmental candidates applying for both Open and Departmental quotas must pay Rs. 1000/-.
- Payment can be made online (Net-banking/UPI/Credit card/Debit card) or offline (SBI cash challan).
- Hall tickets will be available for download from the TNUSRB website; no postal hall tickets will be sent.
Instructions
- This recruitment is for Indian citizens only.
- Candidates must obtain a minimum of 40% in the Tamil Language Eligibility Test to be eligible for the evaluation of their main exam answer sheet.
- 20% of vacancies are reserved on a preferential basis for candidates who have studied in the Tamil medium (PSTM).
- Communal reservation is provided within each quota as per existing government rules.
- Provisionally selected candidates will undergo a Medical Examination and Verification of Character and Antecedents.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 05.05.2023 |
| Commencement of Online Applications | 01.06.2023 |
| Last date for Online Applications | 30.06.2023 |
| Written Examination | August 2023 (Exact date to be announced) |
Important Links
| Application Form Correction Window: Login Link |
| Exam Date: Notice PDF |
| Official Career Page of TNUSRB: Website Link |
| Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Syllabus Link |
| Advertisement PDF for TNUSRB: Notification PDF |
| Online Application Form for TNUSRB: Apply Link |
