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TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025, Download Syllabus And Exam Pattern PDF

The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) has announced the TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025 , opening up applications for the Sub Inspector (SI) position. This is an excellent chance for individuals eager to become part of the Tamil Nadu Police force. Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the official notification and familiarize themselves with the TNUSRB SI syllabus and exam pattern to ensure thorough preparation.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025

To prepare effectively, candidates should review the TNUSRB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern, including key topics, marking scheme, and negative marking. This article offers a brief overview.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025 Overview 
Exam Name Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB)
Post Name TNUSRB Sub Inspector (SI)
Category TNUSRB SI Syllabus
Selection Process Written Exam, PET, Certification Verification, Viva-voce
TNUSRB SI Previous Year Question Papers Download Now
Exam Mode Offline
Exam language Tamil & English
TNUSRB Official website tnusrb.tn.gov.in

TNUSRB SI Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2025 for SI Taluk, AR, TSP

The TNUSRB SI 2025 selection process consists of two stages: the Tamil Language Test and the Main Written Exam. Detailed syllabus and pattern information can be found at tnusrb.tn.gov.in. Candidates must pass both stages to be eligible for the Sub-Inspector (Taluk/AR/TSP) position. To succeed, it’s crucial to focus on both the language test and the main exam, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topics. Preparing well for each stage can greatly enhance the chances of securing the role.

Part I: Tamil Language Eligibility Test (Common for Open Quota and Departmental Quota Candidates)

  • The Tamil Language Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature, with objective questions worth 1 mark each. It is conducted jointly for open and 20% departmental candidates. Those applying under both categories will take the test only once.

TNSURB SI Syllabus for Tamil Eligibility Test

Objective-type questions will assess the basic knowledge of the Tamil language, as taught up to the 10th standard of the Tamil Nadu State Board. The syllabus is divided into three parts:

பகுதி – அ (இலக்கணம்)

  1. எழுத்து இலக்கணம்: தமிழ் எழுத்துகளின் வகையும் தொகையும், எழுத்துகளின் பிறப்பு, முதலெழுத்துகள் & வகை, சார்பெழுத்துகள் & வகை, புணர்ச்சி, மொழி முதல், இறுதி எழுத்துகள், இன எழுத்துகள், சுட்டு எழுத்துகள், வினா எழுத்துகள், மயங்கொலிகள்.
  2. சொல் இலக்கணம்: பெயர்ச்சொல் & வகைகள், வினைச்சொல் & வகைகள், இடைச்சொல், உரிச்சொல், இலக்கியவகைச் சொற்கள், வேற்றுமை, ஆகுபெயர், இரட்டைக்கிளவி, அடுக்குத்தொடர், ஓரெழுத்து ஒருமொழி, பகுபதம், பகாப்பதம், மூவகை மொழிகள், வழக்கு.
  3. பொது இலக்கணம்: வழு, வழா நிலை, வழுவமைதி, தொகைநிலைத் தொடர், தொகாநிலைத் தொடர், வினா, விடை வகைகள், பொருள்கோள் & வகைகள்.
  4. பொருள் இலக்கணம்: அகப்பொருள், புறப்பொருள். 5. யாப்பு இலக்கணம்: யாப்பின் உறுப்புகள், அலகிடுதல், பா வகை (வெண்பா, ஆசிரியப்பா பொது இலக்கணம்).
  5. அணி இலக்கணம்: உவமை அணி, உருவக அணி, வஞ்சப்புகழ்ச்சி அணி, வேற்றுமை அணி, பின்வரு நிலையணி & வகைகள், பிறிது மொழிதல் அணி, இரட்டுறமொழிதல் அணி, தற்குறிப்பேற்ற அணி, தீவக அணி, நிரல்நிறை அணி.
  6. மொழித்திறன்: வல்லினம் மிகும் இடம், மிகா இடம், தொடர் இலக்கணம்.
  7. பிரித்து எழுதுதல், சேர்த்து எழுதுதல், எதிர்ச்சொல்லை எழுதுதல், பொருந்தாச் சொல்லை கண்டறிதல், பிழை திருத்தம், ஆங்கில சொல்லுக்கு நேரான தமிழ்ச் சொல்லை அறிதல்.

பகுதி – ஆ (இலக்கியம்)

  1. திருக்குறள், தொல்காப்பியம், கம்பராமாயணம், எட்டுத்தொகை, பத்துப்பாட்டு, ஐம்பெருங்காப்பியங்கள், ஐஞ்சிறுகாப்பியங்கள், அறநூல்கள், பக்தி இலக்கியங்கள், சிற்றிலக்கியங்கள், நாட்டுப்புற இலக்கியங்கள், புதுக்கவிதை, மொழிபெயர்ப்பு நூல்கள் ஆகியவை தொடர்பான செய்திகள், மேற்கோள்கள், சிறப்புப்பெயர்கள், தொடரை நிரப்புதல்.

பகுதி – இ (தமிழ் அறிஞர்களும் தமிழ்த்தொண்டும்)

  1. தமிழ் அறிஞர்கள், தமிழின் தொன்மை, தமிழரின் பண்பாடு, தமிழ் உரைநடை, தமிழ்த்தொண்டு, சமுதாயத்தொண்டு தொடர்பான செய்திகள் மற்றும் மேற்கோள்கள்.

Part II: Main Written Examination [For Open Quota Candidates]

The TNUSRB SI Main Written Exam for Open Quota candidates carries :

  • Total Marks: 70 marks
  • Total Questions: 140 MCQs (½ mark each)
  • Duration: 2½ hours
  • Qualifying Marks: Minimum 25 marks
  • Sections: General Knowledge – 40 marks (80 questions) Psychology Test – 30 marks (60 questions)
Mains Written Examination Syllabus (General Knowledge)
Part- A
Subject Topics
General Science  Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, viz. Inventions and Discoveries. Scientists and their contributions, Human Physiology, Diseases and their causes, cure and prevention, Diet and Nutrition, Genetics, Animals, Plants, Environment and Ecology, Elements and compounds, Acids, Bases and Salts, and allied subjects, Motion, Properties of Matter, Light, Electricity, and other related topics
History Dates and events of Indian History from the Indus Valley Civilisation to present-day modern India. Important events of World history.
Geography Regions of India, Monsoon, and climate, Crops, Indian Towns and Places, Major Ports, Minerals, Industries, Power Plants, Forests and Wildlife, National Parks, Population distribution in India, and other related topics.
Economics Agriculture in India, Industrial Development, Rural Development, Price policy, Inflation, Population and Unemployment problems, Imports and Export, 5-year planning, and related topics
Indian Polity Indian Constitution, Citizenship, Elections, Parliament and State legislatures, Executive, Judicial system, Local Self Governments, Centre-State Relationship, Foreign Policy, and other related topics.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs The latest developments in Science and Technology, Political developments in India, Arts & Culture of India and Tamil Nadu, Games and Sports, National and International awards, National and International organizations, Abbreviations, Who’s Who, Books and Authors, India and its Neighbours, present-day India, and other related topics.

Psychology Test [For Open and Departmental Candidates]

TNUSRB SI Syllabus (Part- B) 
Subject Topics
Logical Analysis Analysis of any information logically to find out various dimensions of the information.
Numerical Analysis  Quick responses about numerical ability will be tested
Communication Skills Effective usage of Tamil & English languages will be tested.
Information Handling Ability  For any given information, the various aspects of the information, the inferences, and the connected facts will be tested.
Mental Ability These tests verify the candidate’s capability to conclude, through inductive or deductive reasoning.

Part II: Main Written Examination (For Departmental Quota Candidates)

The TNUSRB SI Main Exam for the Departmental Quota consists of 170 objective questions, totaling 85 marks (½ mark each), with a duration of 3 hours. Candidates need at least 30 marks to qualify. The exam includes sections on General Knowledge, Aptitude, and Tamil Language, among others. It is essential to focus on all sections to achieve a well-rounded score and ensure qualification. Effective time management and thorough preparation are key to succeeding in the exam.

Part – A – (15 Marks – 30 Questions)

  • General Knowledge: The Syllabus will be the same as Open Quota Candidates.

Part – B – (70 Marks – 140 Questions)

  • Psychology Test: The syllabus for the Psychological Test will be the same as Open Quota Candidates. In addition to the above, the Departmental Quota candidates will have questions on the following police subjects in Part B: Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act, Police Standing Order, and Police Administration.

TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2025

The exam pattern details are given here.

  • The TNUSRB SI written exam has two parts: Part I is the Tamil Eligibility Test, requiring at least 40% to qualify for Part II (Main Exam) evaluation. This test applies to both Open and Departmental Quota candidates. In the Main Exam, the minimum qualifying marks are 25 for open candidates and 30 for departmental candidates.
TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern
Sl. No. Stages Open Quota Examination Departmental Quota Examination
1 Written Test Part I: Tamil Eligibility Test (100 Marks) (Objective type)
Part II: [A] GK

[B] Psychology test.

Objective-type paper (70 marks)

Part II: [A] GK

[B] Psychology test. Law and Police Administration test.

Objective-type paper   (85 marks)

2 Certificate Verification & Physical Test PMT and Endurance Tests (ET) are qualifying in nature. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) (15 Marks) Exempted from PMT and PET. ET is qualifying nature.
3 Viva-voce 10 Marks 10 Marks
4 Special Marks 5 marks (for NCC/NSS/Sports) 5 marks (for Medals in National Police Duty
Meet)
Total 100 Marks 100 Marks

 

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FAQs

What is the selection process for the TNUSRB SI Exam?

Candidates are required to go through the Written Exam, PET, Certification Verification, and Viva-voce.

What is the TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern?

The TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern consists of Tamil Eligibility Test and Mains Written Exam which includes questions on General Knowledge and Psychology.

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