For 10th pass, 12th pass, and graduate candidates across Tamil Nadu — from Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Erode, Thanjavur, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Kancheepuram and every district in the state — the Tamil Nadu Police Recruitment 2026 through TNUSRB (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board) for Police Constable (Grade II) and Sub-Inspector (SI) of Police is the most socially prestigious, most financially secure, and most community-rooted state government career in Tamil Nadu this year.
With TN Police Constable gross salary of ₹32,000–₹46,000, Sub-Inspector at ₹52,000–₹68,000, Tamil Nadu Government pension, police housing, risk allowance, uniform provision, and the honour of serving Tamil Nadu’s 8 crore citizens in uniform — TNUSRB 2026 is the career notification that every physically fit Tamil Nadu candidate must act on immediately.
Tamil Nadu Police Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | TNUSRB (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board) |
| Official Portal | tnusrb.tn.gov.in |
| Posts Available | Grade II Police Constable + Grade II Sub-Inspector + Fingerprint Bureau + Jail Warder + Fireman + Special Police Constable |
| Total Expected Vacancies | Constable: 5,000–9,000 |
| Application Mode | Online at tnusrb.tn.gov.in |
| Selection | Written Test → Physical Test → Medical → Certificate Verification |
| Notification | 2026 — monitor tnusrb.tn.gov.in daily |
Post 1: Grade II Police Constable 2026
Types of Constable Posts
| Post | Nature |
|---|---|
| Grade II Police Constable (PC) | Frontline law enforcement — patrol, station duties |
| Grade II Constable (AR — Armed Reserve) | Armed operations, VIP security, riot control |
| Grade II Constable (Special Police) | Special deployment units |
| Grade II Constable (Mounted) | Horse-mounted patrol (Chennai, select districts) |
| Fingerprint Bureau Constable | Forensic identification support |
| Jail Warder / Prison Constable | Prison security and management |
Constable Eligibility
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | 10th Standard (SSLC) Pass from TN Board or equivalent |
| Age (Open/GT) | 18 – 28 years |
| Age (MBC/DNC/BC/BCM) | 18 – 31 years |
| Age (SC/ST) | 18 – 33 years |
| Age (Ex-Servicemen) | As per TN Government rules |
| Gender | Male and Female both eligible |
Constable Physical Standards (PET)
Male Candidates:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 167 cm |
| Chest (Unexpanded) | Minimum 81 cm |
| Chest (Expanded) | Minimum 86 cm |
Female Candidates:
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Minimum 155 cm |
| Weight | Minimum 45 kg |
Relaxations: SC/ST candidates — 5 cm height relaxation. Ex-Servicemen — additional relaxation.
Constable Physical Efficiency Test
Male:
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1,500 Metres Run | Within 7 minutes |
| 100 Metres Sprint | Within 15 seconds |
| Long Jump | Minimum 3.8 metres |
| High Jump | Minimum 1.2 metres |
| Shot Put (7.26 kg) | Minimum 5.6 metres |
Female:
| Event | Standard |
|---|---|
| 400 Metres Run | Within 2 minutes |
| 100 Metres Sprint | Within 17 seconds |
| Long Jump | Minimum 2.5 metres |
| High Jump | Minimum 0.9 metres |
Constable Salary 2026
| Component | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹17,000–₹21,000 |
| DA (~50%) | ₹8,500–₹10,500 |
| HRA | ₹1,360–₹5,670 |
| City Compensatory Allowance | ₹500–₹2,170 |
| Risk Allowance | ₹500–₹1,000 |
| Other Allowances | ₹2,000–₹4,000 |
| Total Gross | ₹32,000–₹46,000 |
Post 2: Grade II Sub-Inspector (SI) 2026
SI Types
| Post | Qualification | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Grade II SI (Police) | Graduation | Station investigation and command |
| Grade II SI (AR — Armed) | Graduation | Armed operations command |
| Grade II SI (Taluk Constable Inspector) | Graduation | Sub-divisional inspection |
SI Eligibility
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation (any recognised degree) |
| Age (Open) | 20 – 28 years |
| Age (MBC/BC/BCM) | 20 – 31 years |
| Age (SC/ST) | 20 – 33 years |
SI Salary 2026
| Component | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹36,900–₹50,000 |
| DA (~50%) | ₹18,450–₹25,000 |
| HRA | ₹2,952–₹13,500 |
| Risk Allowance | ₹1,000–₹2,000 |
| Other Allowances | ₹2,000–₹5,000 |
| Total Gross | ₹52,000–₹68,000 |
Tamil Nadu Police Benefits Package
TN Government Pension: Tamil Nadu Police employees are covered under TN Government pension scheme — providing defined retirement benefits after qualifying service.
Police Housing: TN Police maintains police barracks and quarters at all district headquarters and major town stations — subsidised housing in a state where rents range ₹8,000–₹35,000/month in cities.
Uniform and Equipment: Complete uniform — provided and replaced periodically at no personal cost.
Risk/Hazard Allowance: ₹500–₹2,000/month for operational duty.
TN Police Welfare Fund: Educational support for children, medical assistance, marriage aid.
Compassionate Appointment: Family employment consideration in case of in-service death.
Selection Process: TNUSRB 2026
Stage 1: Written Test (Merit Determining)
Police Constable Written Test (80 marks, 1.5 hours):
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 |
| Tamil Language | 25 |
| Arithmetic | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 |
| Total | 80 |
SI Written Test (300 marks, 3 hours):
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 |
| Tamil Language and Literature | 75 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability | 75 |
| Arithmetic | 50 |
| Total | 300 |
Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer (both posts)
Stage 2: Physical Test (PET/PMT)
Shortlisted candidates from written test → Physical Measurement → Physical Efficiency Test (events as specified above).
Stage 3: Medical Examination
Vision (6/6 and 6/9 without glasses), colour vision, hearing, cardiovascular, BMI — TN Police Medical Board.
Stage 4: Certificate Verification
Final document check at TNUSRB office — original certificates verified.
Complete Syllabus: TN Police Written Test 2026
Tamil Language (25 marks Constable | 75 marks SI — Most Critical)
Tamil language section is the biggest merit differentiator — native Tamil speakers hold a natural advantage:
Constable Level: Tamil grammar — Ezhuththu (alphabets, conjuncts), Sol (word formation), Tholkaappiyam basics, Sandhi rules, Idaicchollu (connective words), Vinaai Mudippu; Comprehension passage in Tamil; Tamil proverbs and idioms; error detection in Tamil sentences; Tamil literature — Sangam age awareness (Purananuru, Akananuru), Tamil epics (Cilappatikaram, Manimekalai)
SI Level (75 marks): Advanced grammar — all Tholkaappiyam divisions (Ezhuththu, Col, Porul), Idaikkala Ilakkanam; Classical Tamil literature — Five Great Epics, Five Minor Epics; Sangam literature — 2,000 poems, major poets (Avvaiyar, Kabilar, Tiruvalluvar); Medieval Tamil literature — Thevaram, Tiruvacakam, Divya Prabandham; Modern Tamil literature — Subramania Bharati, C. Subramania Bharatiyar, Jayakanthan; Tamil administrative terminology; Essay writing in Tamil (SI level — sometimes included)
General Knowledge (25 marks Constable | 100 marks SI)
Tamil Nadu-Specific (12–15 marks — Highest Priority): Tamil Nadu formation — States Reorganisation Act 1956, formation (renamed from Madras State to Tamil Nadu in 1969); TN’s 38 districts + headquarters (must memorise all); Major rivers — Cauvery (Kaveri), Vaigai, Tamirabarani, Palar, Cheyyar; Major dams — Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir), Krishnagiri, Papanasam; TN geography — Eastern Ghats, Nilgiris (Blue Mountains), Gulf of Mannar, Palk Strait; Important TN personalities — Periyar (E.V. Ramasamy Naicker), Anna (C. N. Annadurai), Kamarajar (K. Kamaraj), Rajaji (C. Rajagopalachari), Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi (first woman doctor in India’s legislative assembly); TN Government schemes — Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (₹1,000/month to women), Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (doctor at doorstep), Tamil Nadu Housing Board schemes; TN Police structure — DGP, Chennai City Police Commissioner, CBCID, Q Branch CID, CBCID
National History (8–10 marks): Sangam Age, Chola and Pallava empires (TN focus), Vijayanagara, 1857 Revolt, Indian National Congress, freedom movement milestones, Independence and Partition
Indian Polity (5–7 marks): Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, key amendments, IPC and CrPC awareness for police exams
Current Affairs (5–8 marks): National awards, ISRO missions, sports achievements, government scheme launches (last 12 months)
Arithmetic (15 marks Constable | 50 marks SI)
Number System (HCF, LCM, BODMAS), Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Data Interpretation (tables, bar graphs, pie charts)
Reasoning / Mental Ability (15 marks Constable | 75 marks SI)
Number and Alphabetical Series, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangements, Statement-Conclusion, Puzzles
TN Police Reservation: Understanding Tamil Nadu’s Categories
Tamil Nadu has a unique and complex reservation system — different from most states:
| Category | Description | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| OC (Open Category / GT) | General/Merit | 18–28 |
| BC (Backward Class) | OBC equivalent | 18–31 |
| BCM (Backward Class Muslim) | Muslim OBC | 18–31 |
| MBC (Most Backward Class) | Advanced OBC | 18–31 |
| DNC (Denotified Communities) | Formerly denotified | 18–31 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | — | 18–33 |
| SC (Arunthathiyar) | SC sub-category | 18–33 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | — | 18–33 |
Caste certificates must be obtained from the Competent Authority (Tahsildar/Revenue Divisional Officer) in Tamil Nadu — state-specific formats.
District-Wise Vacancy Patterns: TN Police 2026
Highest Vacancy Districts
| District/City | Expected Constable Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Chennai City Police | 1,500 – 2,500 |
| Coimbatore | 400 – 700 |
| Madurai | 350 – 600 |
| Salem | 300 – 550 |
| Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) | 300 – 550 |
| Tirunelveli | 250 – 450 |
| Vellore | 250 – 450 |
| Erode | 200 – 400 |
| Tiruppur | 200 – 400 |
| Thanjavur | 180 – 350 |
How to Apply: tnusrb.tn.gov.in Step-by-Step
Step 1: Visit tnusrb.tn.gov.in when notification is released. Monitor daily.
Step 2 — Registration: “Apply Online” → “New Registration” → Aadhaar-based OTP verification → create password → save Application ID immediately.
Step 3 — Fill Form: Name (as per SSLC certificate), DOB, category (OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/ST), 10th SSLC or Graduation details, post preference (Constable or SI + district), sports quota details if applicable.
Step 4 — Upload Documents:
- Passport-size photo (JPG, 20–50 KB, white background)
- Signature (JPG, 10–20 KB)
- SSLC Certificate + Marksheet
- Graduation Certificate + Marksheets (for SI)
- Community Certificate (Caste — from Tahsildar/RDO)
- TN Domicile / Nativity Certificate
Step 5 — Pay Fee: OC/BC/BCM/MBC/DNC: ₹250–₹600 | SC/ST: ₹0–₹150 | via Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, e-Seva.
Step 6: Submit → print confirmation → save Application Number.
Step 7: Download Hall Ticket/Call Letter from tnusrb.tn.gov.in before written test.
90-Day Preparation Plan: TN Police 2026
Physical Training (Day 1 — Every Day): 1,500m run (male target: 6:45 as safety margin). 100m sprint timed daily. Long jump approach run 3x weekly. Shot put technique with 7.26 kg — technique matters as much as strength.
Days 1–25 — Tamil Language + TN GK (50 combined marks — Your Home Advantage): Tamil grammar (Sandhi, Idaicchollu) daily. TN’s 38 district headquarters — memorise completely. Cauvery river system + Mettur Dam facts. TN Chief Minister schemes (Kalaignar Urimai Thittam, Breakfast Scheme, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam). TN Police DGP name + Chennai CP name.
Days 26–45 — Arithmetic + Reasoning (30 marks): Percentage + Time-Work + DI = 70% of Arithmetic marks. Series + Coding-Decoding + Syllogism = 65%+ of Reasoning marks.
Days 46–60 — National GK + Current Affairs (25 marks): National awards, ISRO missions, sports, government schemes (last 12 months). Indian History — Chola and Pallava empires specifically tested in TN Police papers.
Days 61–75 — Full Mock Tests: 15 full TNUSRB Constable mock tests from Kalvi TV / Sura Books / TNPSC group mock test platforms (all cover TN Police pattern). Target 65+/80 for competitive merit.
Days 76–90 — PMT/PET Simulation + Final Revision: Self-measure height (need 167 cm+ male), chest (81/86 cm). Final TN GK revision — all 38 districts, TN formation year (1956/renamed 1969), Periyar/Anna/Kamarajar key facts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the TNUSRB and how is it different from TNPSC for Tamil Nadu Police recruitment? TNUSRB (Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board) is the dedicated recruitment board for uniformed services — Police Constable, Sub-Inspector, Jail Warder, Fireman, and Forest Guard. TNPSC (Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) recruits for administrative and non-uniformed government posts — Group I, II, IV, and VAO (Village Administrative Officer). For Tamil Nadu Police jobs specifically, TNUSRB is the only correct portal — tnusrb.tn.gov.in. TNPSC does not conduct police constable or SI recruitment. Candidates who search “TNPSC Police 2026” are looking at the wrong portal — always use tnusrb.tn.gov.in for uniformed service recruitment.
Q2. How important is Tamil language preparation for TN Police written test — and can non-Tamil speakers compete? Tamil language carries 25 marks (31.25% of total) in the Constable written test and 75 marks (25% of total) in the SI written test. Non-Tamil speakers cannot effectively score in this section — and since TN Police also requires TN domicile, virtually all applicants are Tamil-speaking. The Tamil language section is a deliberate qualification barrier ensuring all TN Police recruits can communicate in the state’s primary language. Native Tamil speakers should treat this 25-mark section as a “gift” — scoring 20+/25 requires only grammar and comprehension revision at 10th standard level. Losing marks here due to neglect is the most avoidable error in TN Police preparation.
Q3. What are the TN Government’s major welfare schemes that appear in TN Police GK sections in 2026? Tamil Nadu’s current government schemes are consistently tested: (1) Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam — ₹1,000/month direct cash transfer to women heads of households; (2) Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme — free breakfast for government school students; (3) Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam — doorstep medical service where doctors visit homes; (4) Mudhhalvar Kudiyiruppu Thittam — affordable housing scheme; (5) Kalaignar TV — government’s free TV scheme with direct-to-home boxes; (6) Namma School Beautification — school infrastructure improvement; (7) Tamil Nadu Green Mission — tree planting. Additionally, Periyar’s birthday (17 September) and Anna’s birthday (15 September) — declared as state public holidays — appear in TN current affairs questions. The sitting CM, Deputy CM, and DGP names are high-probability questions updated with each TNUSRB examination cycle.
Q4. Is there a weight-carrying event in TN Police PET — or only running and jumping? Unlike Railway Group D and some other police forces, TN Police PET does not include a weight-carrying event — the events are limited to running (1,500m / 400m), sprint (100m), long jump, high jump, and shot put (male only). This makes TN Police PET relatively more achievable than forces requiring 35 kg carry events. However, the shot put event (7.26 kg, 5.6 metres minimum for males) requires technique and upper body power that candidates must practise specifically — it cannot be developed through running training alone. Begin shot put practice from Day 1 — technique (grip, rotation, release angle) matters more than raw strength for achieving 5.6 metres.
Q5. What is the Tamil Nadu caste certificate format required for TNUSRB — and why must it be from a specific authority? For TNUSRB recruitment, Community Certificates (Caste Certificates) must be issued by the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) or Tahsildar of your home taluk. The certificate must be on the Tamil Nadu Government’s prescribed format and state the community name and category (BC/MBC/DNC/SC/ST/BCM) exactly as listed in the Tamil Nadu Government’s official Backward Classes and Other Backward Classes list. Certificates from other states’ authorities or in formats other than TN format are not accepted — even if you belong to the same community nationally. TN has a unique community classification that doesn’t always match the central government’s OBC list. Candidates who have moved from other states must obtain TN-specific community certificates from their current domicile district’s Tahsildar if they have resided in TN for the qualifying period.
Q6. Can women candidates join the Tamil Nadu Special Police (TSP) — and what additional roles are available for women in TN Police? Yes — female candidates are eligible for TN Police recruitment across multiple posts. TN Police actively recruits women through the same TNUSRB notification with 33% horizontal reservation for women within each community category. Women constables in TN are deployed in: (1) Women Police Stations — Tamil Nadu has dedicated women police stations in every district dealing with crimes against women; (2) Anti-Human Trafficking Units; (3) Pink Police Booths — women-staffed community policing booths in Chennai and other cities; (4) Children’s Aid Policing — specialised units handling POCSO cases; (5) Regular patrol and station duties. TN Police also has dedicated All Women Police Stations (AWPS) — pioneered in Tamil Nadu as India’s first women-only police stations (established 1973) — making TN a nationally significant state for women in policing. Women candidates for SI posts follow the same selection process as male candidates with adjusted PET standards.
Final Word
Tamil Nadu Police Jobs 2026 through TNUSRB — with 5,000–9,000 Constable vacancies, ₹32,000–₹46,000 gross monthly salary, TN Government pension, police housing, and a promotion ladder reaching DSP level — is the most accessible, most community-respected, and most career-defining state government employment for Tamil Nadu candidates in 2026.
Tamil language and Tamil Nadu GK together carry 50 of 80 marks in the Constable written test. This is your home advantage — no candidate from outside Tamil Nadu can match your natural Telugu domain knowledge. Maximise it.
Monitor tnusrb.tn.gov.in daily. Begin 1,500m running training today. Study TN districts and schemes this week. Apply on Day 1.