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.

Where can I find the TNUSRB SI syllabus for 2025?

You can download the official TNUSRB SI syllabus 2025 from the TNUSRB website under the “Recruitment” section. It will also be available in the official notification PDF.

Does the TNUSRB SI syllabus change every year?

The core syllabus generally remains the same, but minor changes or updates may be introduced based on exam requirements. It’s best to refer to the latest official notification for the most accurate syllabus.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025, Download Syllabus And Exam Pattern PDF

The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) will soon hold the TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2025 exam to select Sub-Inspectors for the Tamil Nadu Police Department. Candidates are advised to carefully study the official notification and familiarize themselves with the TNUSRB SI syllabus and exam pattern for effective preparation. With focused planning and consistent effort, you can enhance your chances of success. Keep yourself informed about the latest updates and practice regularly to perform your best. A well-organized preparation approach is essential to achieve your goal of becoming a Sub-Inspector in 2025.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025

For effective preparation, candidates must understand the TNUSRB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern, covering important topics, marking criteria, and negative marking rules. This article gives a concise overview and includes a downloadable PDF to help candidates organize their study plan with ease.

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 includes the Tamil Language Test and the Main Written Exam. Candidates must clear both stages to qualify for the Sub-Inspector (Taluk/AR/TSP) post. Focused preparation on both exams is key to success. For full details, visit tnusrb.tn.gov.in. Additionally, candidates should stay updated on any official notifications and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before the exam. Regular revision and mock tests can greatly improve exam performance and confidence.

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

The Tamil Language Eligibility Test is a qualifying in nature.
It consists of objective-type questions, each carrying 1 mark.
The test is conducted jointly for Open and 20% Departmental candidates.
Candidates applying under both categories will have to appear for the test only once.

TNUSRB 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. Questions are designed to test understanding, usage, and interpretation of the Tamil language in practical contexts. Regular practice and revision of school-level Tamil can help candidates perform well. The syllabus is divided into three parts:

பகுதி – அ (இலக்கணம்)

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

பகுதி – ஆ (இலக்கியம்)

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)

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 Civilization 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 III: Main Written Examination (For Departmental Quota Candidates)

The TNUSRB SI Main Exam (Departmental Quota) features 170 multiple-choice questions, each worth 0.5 marks, adding up to a total of 85 marks. The exam duration is 3 hours, and candidates need a minimum of 30 marks to pass. The syllabus covers subjects such as General Knowledge, Aptitude, Tamil Language, and more. To succeed, candidates must prepare thoroughly and manage their time efficiently during 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 includes Part I (Tamil Eligibility Test), where candidates must score at least 40% to qualify for Part II (Main Exam). Minimum qualifying marks in the Main Exam are 25 for Open 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)
	Written Test	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

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025 Download PDF

The TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2025 PDF is provided here to help candidates prepare efficiently for the exam. It contains a complete overview of the subjects and exam format. This article also includes a direct download link for convenient access. Studying the syllabus carefully can enhance your confidence and performance, so be sure to incorporate it into your preparation strategy.

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