The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) has officially released the notification for the direct recruitment of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk and Armed Reserve) for the year 2025. This recruitment drive is open to men, women, and transgender candidates. The selection will be conducted through a multi-stage process, including written tests, physical tests, and interviews. A total of 1352 vacancies (1299 regular + 53 shortfall) are to be filled under this notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 04 April 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 07 April 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Correction | 13 May 2025 |
| Date of Written Examination | To be announced later |
Application Fees
- Examination Fee: ₹500
- For Departmental Candidates appearing for both Open Quota and Departmental Quota: ₹1000
The fee should be paid online through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 1352
- Regular Vacancies: 1299
- Shortfall Vacancies (SC/ST only): 53
Breakup:
| Post | Men | Women/Transgender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Inspector of Police (Taluk) | 654 | 279 | 933 |
| Sub-Inspector of Police (AR) | 255 | 111 | 366 |
| Total | 909 | 390 | 1299 |
Shortfall Vacancies (Taluk only):
- SC: 10
- ST: 43
- Total: 53
Scale of Pay
- ₹36,900 – ₹1,16,600 (Level 13 of pay matrix)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree obtained in the following academic patterns:
- 10+2+3 / 4 / 5
- 10+3 (Diploma) + 2 / 3
- 10+2 (ITI) + 3
Degrees obtained through Open/Distance Learning are acceptable only if they follow the above patterns. Degrees obtained directly without intermediate qualifications like 12th or Diploma are not eligible.
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2025)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (OC) | 30 years |
| BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC | 32 years |
| SC / SC(A) / ST | 35 years |
| Transgender | 35 years |
| Destitute Widow | 37 years |
| Ex-servicemen / Ex-CAPF | 47 years |
| Departmental Candidates (all categories) | 47 years |
Minimum Age: 20 years for all categories.
Communal Reservation
The communal reservation follows the Government of Tamil Nadu rules:
| Community | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 31% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 26.5% |
| Backward Class (Muslim) [BC(M)] | 3.5% |
| Most Backward Class / Denotified Communities (MBC/DNC) | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) [SC(A)] | 3% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
Quota-Based Vacancies
The selection also includes special quotas:
- Departmental Quota – 20%
- Wards Cum Dependent Quota – 10% of remaining (Executive – 9%, Ministerial – 1%)
- Sports Quota – 10% of remaining (Sports – 7%, Meritorious Sports – 3%)
Separate applications must be made for Open and Departmental quotas if applicable.
Eligibility for Wards Cum Dependent Quota
- Only children (sons/daughters, adopted) of serving/retired/deceased/invalidated Police or Ministerial Staff.
- Married women are not eligible.
- Only one ward per family can apply under this quota.
- The quota is not applicable for children of dismissed/removed personnel.
Eligibility for Sports Quota
- Candidates must have represented India, State, or University in one of the 16 recognized sports within the last 5 years.
- Required Certificates:
- Form-I: International
- Form-II: National (State-level)
- Form-III: Inter-University
- Recognized sports include: Athletics, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Handball, Kabbadi, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Swimming, Equitation, Rifle Shooting, Silambam, Hockey.
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Objective-type test for Open and Departmental categories (date to be announced)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Height Standards:
- Men: OC/BC/MBC – 170 cm | SC/ST – 167 cm
- Women: OC/BC/MBC – 159 cm | SC/ST – 157 cm
- Chest (Men Only): 81 cm (Normal) + 5 cm expansion
- Ex-servicemen/CAPF/Military personnel: Exempted from PMT
- Height Standards:
- Endurance Test
- Men: 1500m run in 7 minutes
- Women: 400m run in 2.5 minutes
- Ex-servicemen/CAPF: 1500m run in 8 minutes
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- 5 events for men and women (100m, 400m runs, long jump, rope climb/shot put, etc.)
- Each event scored for 0, 2, or 5 marks
- Total PET Marks: 15
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the official TNUSRB website.
- Read the notification carefully before filling out the form.
- Upload necessary documents, photographs, and pay the application fee.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility criteria.
- Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
- Corrections can be made in the application form only till 13 May 2025.
- Final selection is subject to medical fitness, verification of certificates, and character verification.