TNUSRB SI Exam: What Is It:-Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board annually holds a state-level exam for the recruitment of SIs. Two categories of candidates are invited to sit for the TNUSRB SI exam: Open Category and Departmental Category. Candidates in the Open Category are those who do not belong to the TNUSRB. The candidates from the Departmental Category, on the other hand, are employed by the Tamil Nadu Police. The Open Category applicant must be a resident of Tamil Nadu, it should be emphasised.
2023 TNUSRB SI Answer Key
On August 31, 2023, the TNUSRB SI Answer Key 2023 was published on the website https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in/. The following are the processes for downloading the TNUSRB SI answer key:
No.-1. :-click the link that says “Preliminary Answer Keys for Written Examinations” on the homepage.
No.-2. On the homepage, click the notification labelled “Preliminary Answer Keys for Written Examinations.”
No.-3. Next, select the “Tamil Language Eligibility Test” link.
No.-4. The TNUSRB SI Answer Key 2023 PDF will be shown on your screen.
TNUSRB SI Result 2023
TNUSRB SI result 2023 will be released on the TNUSRB official website. The TNUSRB SI result will be available in PDF format. There will be 2 TNUSRB SI result PDFs for Open Category Candidates and Departmental Category Candidates.
How to Check the 2023 TNUSRB SI Results?
The steps to download the TNUSRB SI Results 2023 are listed below:
No.-1. Visit the TNUSRB website at https://www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in
No.-2. On the site, select “Final Provisional Selection List.”
No.-3. Both departmental and open candidates will be able to see the TNU SRB SI result.
No.-4. A PDF document titled “TNUSRB SI Result 2023” will be opened.
No.-5. Open the TNUSRB SI Result 2023 PDF after downloading it, and use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number.TNUSRB SI Notification
No.-6. Download the TNUSRB SI answer key 2023 PDF.
SI Cutoff for TNUSRB 2023 (Predicted)
TNUSRB SI Cutoff 2023 will be made public shortly as the results are announced. Candidates can view the table below for the projected TNUSRB SI cutoff for candidates in the Open and Departmental Categories:
| Category | Open (Out of 70) | Departmental (Out of 85) |
| General | 63.0 | 79.5 |
| BC | 61.5 | 78.0 |
| SC | 60.5 | 76.0 |
| ST | 55.0 | 70.0 |
| SCA | 53.5 | 72.5 |
| MBC & DNC | 61.0 | 78.0 |
2023 TNUSRB SI Highlights
The highlights of the TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2023 are listed in the table below for the candidates’ review:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board Sub Inspector (TNUSRB SI) |
| Exam Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) |
| Post Name | Sub Inspector in Armed Reserve, Taluk and TN Special Police |
| Exam Level | State; |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English, Tamil |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Fees | INR 500/- for both (Open and Departmental Category )
INR 1000/- for Departmental Category (if the candidates wish to apply for both category) |
TNUSRB SI Notification 2023
On the TNUSRB SI 2023 notification, the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board has included all pertinent information, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, exam schedules, etc.
TNUSRB SI Exam Dates 2023
Check out the exam dates for the TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2023 in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of TNUSRB Notification | May 05, 2023 |
| Starting of TNUSRB Online Application; | June 01, 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit TNUSRB Application Form | June 30, 2023 |
| TNUSRB SI Admit Card | August 17, 2023 |
| TNUSRB SI Written Exam Date | August 26, and 27, 2023 |
| TNUSRB SI Answer Key Releasing Date | August 31, 2023 |
| Declaration of TNUSRB SI Result | July 2023 |
| TNUSRB SI PMT/PET/ET Date | To be announced |
TNUSRB SI Vacancy 2023
TNUSRB SI vacancy 2023 has been mentioned in the TNUSRB SI official notification 2023. As per the notification, a total of 621 vacancies are to be filled out.;
The applicants can check the TNUSRB SI vacancy 2023 breakdown below in the table:
| Post Name | Service | TNUSRB SI Vacancies; |
| Sub-Inspector of Police (TK) | Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Service | 364 + 2 (BL) |
| Sub-Inspector of Police (AR) | 141 +4 (BL) | |
| Sub-Inspector of Police (TSP) | Tamil Nadu Special Police Subordinate Service | 110 |
| Total | 615+ 6 (BL) | |
2023 TNUSRB SI Eligibility Requirements
Each category – Open and Departmental – has different requirements for the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board Exam for Sub-Inspector Post. The following section goes into detail about the TNUSRB SI eligibility requirements:
Eligibility for TNUSRB SI: Nationality
No.-1. The candidate must be an Indian national and solely a resident of the state of Tamil Nadu.
No.-2. A candidate cannot sit for the TNUSRB Exam if they are a resident of another state.
TNUSRB SI Eligibility Requirements for Education
No.-1. The candidate must have received their diploma with a 10+2+3/4/5 pattern or a 10+3+2/10+3+3+3 pattern from a reputable government university or institution.
No.-2. For the TNUSRB SI Exam, candidates must have studied Tamil in Class X or XII.
No.-3. Candidates who completed SSLC and ITI in the 10+3+2 pattern and then obtained their degree from remote education programmes, open institutions, or colleges are also qualified.
Note: Anyone applying who earned their degree from an open university using the formula 10+2+3 is
SI Age Limit for TNUSRB
Candidates must verify their age eligibility with the TNUSRB SI prior to applying for the exam. The TNUSRB SI exam requires applicants to be at least 20 years old.
| Category | Upper Age Limit (Years) |
| Backward Class, Backward Class (Muslim), Most Backward Class/Denotified Community. | 32 |
| Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar), Scheduled Tribe. | 35; |
| Transgender | 35; |
| Destitute Widow | 37 |
| Ex-servicemen (Discharged from service within 3 years from the date of notification) / Serving persons who will retire within 1 year from the last date of application. | 47; |
| Departmental Candidates (for Departmental Quota Exam) | 47; |
TNUSRB SI Communal Reservation;
As per the rules of the Government, the following communal reservation is provided to the aspirants from various categories:
| Category; | Reservation; |
| Open Competition | 31% |
| Backward Class | 26.5% |
| Backward Class (Muslim) | 3.5% |
| Most Backward Class / Denotified Communities | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) | 3% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
TNUSRB SI Sports Quota
Check the sports quota percentage for different categories below in the table:
| Category of Candidates; | Sports Quota |
| Departmental Quota Candidates | 20% |
| Sports Quota Candidates | 10% |
To apply for a position with the TNUSRB
SI, candidates must complete an online application. Filling out the application form requires extreme caution. To fill out the application form, candidates must go to the TNUSRB website. Below is a detailed explanation of the TNUSRB SI Application Procedure.
SI Registration with TNUSRB
The steps to filling out the TNUSRB Application Form are as follows:
No.-1. Visit the TNUSRB website in
No.-2. On the TNUSRB official website, select the “TNUSRB SI Application Form” link. You will see a login page.
No.-3. Choose “Create New User” if this is your first time using the system.
No.-4. Complete all the fields to register for the TNUSRB.
Visit the TNUSRB SI login page at steps in the login process;
No.-1. https://si2022.onlineregistrationform.org/TNU/LoginAction_input.action, which is the first
No.-2. Enter your information, including “Registration Number” and “Password”.
No.-3. Enter the information, including your grades, phone number, and caste certificate;
No.-4. Upload the necessary documents, including your photo, signature, and diplomas.
No.-5. Submit the information and go to the next step of paying the application cost.
No.-6. Submit the application fee upon successful payment of the application cost.
TNUSRB SI Application Fee
You have two options for paying the application fee: online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, etc., or offline by depositing cash at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch using an SBI E-Challan.
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
| Open/Departmental Quota | 500/- |
| Open & Departmental Quota | 1,000/- |
2023 TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket
On August 17, 2023, TNUSRB published the TNUSRB SI Admit card on the website. Through an official announcement, the candidates were directed to download their admit cards from the TNUSRB website. Each applicant was required to bring their TNUSRB SI Admit Card 2023 to the testing location.
The candidate’s name number and the roll number are important details that are listed on the TNUSRB admit card.
No.-1. Gender Information for Parents
No.-2. categorization of candidates
No.-3. Exam number and venue
No.-4. Date, time, and location of the exam
No.-5. Photograph and signature of the candidate
How to Get TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket 2023 Download?
The following are the steps to download TNUSRB SI Hall Ticket 2023:
No.-1. Go to the TNUSRB website (https://tnusrb.tn.gov.in/).
No.-2. Click the “Download Admit Card” option on the portal.
No.-3. Submit your login information, including your application/user ID and password.
No.-4. Your entrance card will show up on the screen; save it to your computer and print it out for future use.
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2023
TNUSRB Exam Pattern is different for Open Category Candidates and Departmental Quota Candidates. The Exam pattern for both categories is elaborated in detail below.
| Description | Total Marks (Open Category) | Total Marks (Departmental Quota) |
| Written Examination | 70; | 85; |
| Physical Efficiency Test | 15 | Exempted |
| Viva-Voce | 10; | 10; |
| Special Marks | 5 | 5; |
| Total | 100; | 100; |
Exam Pattern for TNUSRB SI in Detail.
2023 TNUSRB SI Syllabus
For easier preparation and time management, students should be conversant with the exam syllabus. Below is a detailed discussion of the Paper 1 and Paper 2 TNUSRB SI Exam
Syllabus.Paper 1 of the TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2023
The following table provides the exam syllabus for each section of the TNUSRB Paper 1:
| Section | Important topics |
| General Knowledge | Science in day-to-day life
Human Diseases Electricity Nutrition Magnetism Evolution Scientific Instruments & Discoveries |
| Current Events | Significant events in science
National & International Awards Arts Sports Literature Technology The Literature of India Politics India & its Neighbour The Culture of Tamil Nadu |
| Economics & Commerce | Village Administration in Tamil Nadu
Industrial Development Social Problems Faced by the state & solutions Agriculture |
| Political Science | Indian Constitution
Executive & Judiciary Citizenship Foreign Policy Legislature Local Self-Government. |
Paper 2 of the TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2023
There are differences between the TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2023 for Paper 2 for Open Candidates and Departmental Candidates. The following table lists the curriculum for both categories:
| Open Candidates | Departmental Candidates |
| Communication skills | Indian Penal Code |
| Numerical analysis | Code of Criminal Procedure |
| Psychology test | Police Standing Order |
| Logical Analysis | Evidence Act |
| Information handling ability | Police Administration |
2023 TNUSRB SI Selection Procedure
Exam for eligibility, PET/PMT round, Mains Written Exam, and Interview round. Only open-category applicants must, however, show up for the TNUSRB PET/PMT round.
The candidates must successfully complete the different physical body tests at this level. For the next step, the interview round, the candidates must pass the PMT, PET, and ET exams.
Stage 1: Tamil Language Eligibility Test
The Tamil Language Eligibility Test is same for both the category candidates – Open Category Candidates and Departmental Candidates.;
Stage 2: Main Written Examination;
The TNUSRB SI Mains Written Exam 2023 has 2 parts: Part A and Part B. Check the TNUSRB SI Mains Exam Pattern below in the table:
| Part; | Subject/Paper Name | Total Marks; | Total Questions; |
| A | General Knowledge | 15 Marks | 30 |
| B | Communication skills, Numerical skills, Logical Analysis, Information handling ability, Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act, Police Standing Orders and Police Administration | 70 Marks | 140 |
TNUSRB SI Marking Scheme
Check the highlights of the TNUSRB SI Marking Scheme below:
No.-1. Each question carries ½ marks.
No.-2. The TNUSRB SI minimum qualifying marks are 30% of the total marks.;
No.-3. The exam duration is 3 hours.;
Stage 3: TNUSRB SI PMT/ PET/ ET Tests (for Open Category Only)
In this stage, the candidates have to pass the various physical body tests. The candidates have to clear the PMT/ PET/ ET tests to qualify for the further round, i.e, the interview round.
TNUSRB SI Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
| Height Measurement (In Centimetres) | ||
| Category | Male | Female/Transgender |
| OC, BC, BC(M) MBC/DNC | 170 | 159 |
| SC, SC (A), ST | 167 | 157 |
TNUSRB SI Chest Measurement
| Chest Measurement (in centimetres) For Male Candidates Only | |
| Parameters | Measurements |
| Normal | 81 |
| In Expanded Condition | 81 to 86 |
| Ex-servicemen/Ex.CPMF / Serving persons who are going to retire within one year | NA |
TNUSRB SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
After clearing the Physical Measurement Test, the candidates have to pass the Physical Efficiency Test. The details of PET are given below.
| Candidates | PET Events | Performance Measurement | |
| One Star (2 Marks) | Two Stars (5 Marks) | ||
| Men | Rope Climbing | 5.0 metres | 6.0 metres |
| Long Jump (or) High Jump | 3.80 metres (Long Jump) 1.20 metres (High Jump) | 4.50 metres (Long Jump) 1.40 metres (High Jump) | |
| 100 m run (or) 400 m run | 15.00 seconds (100 m run) 80.00 seconds (400 m run) | 13.50 seconds (100 m run) 70.00 seconds (400 m run) | |
| Women/Transgender candidates | Long jump | 3.0 metres | 3.75 metres |
| Shot Put (or) Cricket ball throw | 4.25 metres (Shot Put) 17 metres (Cricket ball throw) | 5.50 metres (Shot Put) 24 metres (Cricket ball throw) | |
| 100 m run (or) 200 m run | 17.50 seconds (100 m run) 38.00 seconds (200 m run) | 15.50 seconds (100 m run) 33.00 seconds (200 m run) | |
| Ex-servicemen / Ex-personnel of Central Para-Military Forces and Serving Police personnel who are going to retire within one year | Shot Put | 5.0 metres | 6.0 metres |
| Long Jump (or) High Jump | 3.25 metres (Long Jump) 0.90 metres (High Jump) | 4.50 metres (Long Jump) 1.40 metres (High Jump) | |
| 100 m run (or) 400 m run | 17.00 seconds (100 m run) 80.00 seconds (400 m run) | 13.50 seconds (100 m run) 70.00 seconds (400 m run) | |
NUSRB SI Endurance Test (ET)
After qualifying for the PET test, candidates have to pass the Endurance Test (ET). The details of the Endurance Test (ET) are given below.
| Categories | Parameters |
| Men | 1500 meters run in 7 minutes |
| Women/ Transgender | 400 meters run in 2 minutes 30 seconds |
| Ex-servicemen / Ex-personnel of Central Para-Military Forces/ serving persons who are going to retire within one year. | 1500 meters run in 8 minutes |
Candidates who meet the requirements for the departmental quota are not required to take the physical measurement test or the physical efficiency test.
Verification of certificates at Stage 4
During this round, each candidate must turn in their supporting paperwork/certificates. Any candidate who does not provide the original documents will forfeit their eligibility for the special quota, age relaxation, and communal reservation.
Salary and Benefits for TNUSRB SI in 2023
The Tamil Nadu Police Sub-Inspector’s pay ranges from INR 36,900 to INR 1,16,600. Since it is a government position, additional benefits and compensation are provided to those hired, including a medical allowance, a housing allowance, a travel allowance.
To find qualified graduates and candidates who are currently employed by the Tamil Nadu Police Department, the TNUSRB SI test is held. One of the few government tests, the TNUSRB SI, features a variety of reservation schemes, including ones for transgender people, destitute widows, and ex-servicemen as well as a sports quota. Any candidate from these categories will have their candidature withdrawn if they cannot provide the original certificates during the DV stage.
FAQs for TNUSRB SI 2023
Question: Has the TNUSRB SI notification 2023 been released?
Answer: The TNUSRB SI 2023 notification was released on May 05, 2023 on the website – https://tnusrb.tn.gov.in/
Question: What is the selection process for TNUSRB SI 2023?
Answer: TNUSRB SI selection process has 3 stages – ;Written Exam, PET, Certification Verification and Interview Round.;
Question: What are the physical tests for TNUSRB SI exam 2023?
Answer: Only departmental candidates are required to appear for the TNUSRB PET (Physical Endurance Test). During PET, Male candidates must run 1500 meters in 7 minutes. On the other hand, female candidates must run 400 metres in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.;
Question: What is the age limit for SI in Tamilnadu 2023?
Answer: Any graduate who is between the age of 20-30 years is eligible for the TNUSRB SI recruitment 2023.;
Question: What is the salary of SI in Tamilnadu 2023?
Answer: Any candidate who gets selected as Sub Inspector in Armed Reserve, Taluk and TN Special Police is given a salary of INR 36,900/- -1,16,600/- per month.;
Question: How to prepare for the TNUSRB SI Exam written test 2023?
Answer: You should make a proper timetable for yourself, divide the subjects and topics. Work on your weak points and take breaks in between. Solve mock tests and manage your time well. Make sure you are not wasting too much time on one question or section.
Question: Is it possible to get provisional marks in TNUSRB SI exam 2023?
Answer: Yes, some candidates will get provisional marks. The NCC/ NSS and Sports Certificate candidates will get 5 provisional marks. Adding to that, candidates who have won medals at the National Police Duty Meet will also get 5 extra provisional marks in the TNUSRB SI Exam 2023.
Question: Can a departmental candidate take the TNUSRB SI test as an open quota candidate?
Answer: Yes, a departmental candidate can apply for the TNUSRB SI Exam 2023, as an open quota candidate. In that scenario, the candidate must fulfil the qualifying requirements for open candidates. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a 10+2+3 pattern, with Tamil residency or equivalent.
Question: What are the documents candidates have to carry to the TNUSRB Examination Hall?
Answer: Candidates must carry the admit cards hardcopy or printout with them. Adding to that, candidates must carry valid photo Id cards. Your admit card will be checked thoroughly before you will sit for any round.
Question: When will TNUSRB Exam 2023 be conducted?
Answer: TNUSRB SI Exam 2023 is expected to be conducted on August 26 and 29, 2023 in all the exam centers of Tamil Nadu. For other posts, the TNUSRB exam dates in 2023 will be announced soon.;
Question: Can a candidate file an objection against TNUSRB SI Answer Key 2023?
Answer: Yes, the candidates can file an objection against TNUSRB SI Answer Key 2023. To file an objection against the TNUSRB SI Answer Key, you must send objections along with valid proof of documentary.