TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Topics PDF

The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) oversees the selection process for Sub-Inspector posts. This guide covers the complete TNUSRB Police SI Exam Syllabus 2026 and the official exam pattern. Candidates preparing for this competitive examination should review these details thoroughly to understand the test structure and the specific topics required to secure a high score. Boost your preparation with our comprehensive overview of the syllabus.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern 

Prepare effectively for the upcoming TNUSRB Police SI Exam by mastering the syllabus and exam structure. In this article, we break down the key subjects, marking schemes, and essential strategies needed for success. Understanding the selection process and exam pattern is crucial for all aspirants to manage their time and focus on high-yield topics.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 - Highlights
Organization Name	Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board ( TNUSRB)
Post Name	Sub Inspector (SI)
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Language	Tamil & English
Selection Process	Tamil Language Eligibility Test, Written Exam, PET, Viva Voce,
Official Website	www.tnusrb.tn.gov.in

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TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process comprises a mandatory Tamil Language Eligibility Test followed by a Main Written Examination. Below, you will find the specific exam pattern details tailored for both open and departmental candidates.

Exam Pattern for Open Category Candidates

• The written exam comprises two parts: Part 1 for the Tamil Eligibility Test and Part 2 for the Mains Written Exam.
• Candidates must score 40 marks in Part 1 (the Tamil eligibility test) and 25 marks (35%) marks in Part 2.
• The duration of Part 1 is 1 hour 40 minutes and the duration of Part 2 is 2½ hours.
• The Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature while Main Written Examination is scoring.

TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2026
Parts	Subjects		Questions	Marks	Duration
Part I	Tamil Eligibility Test		100	100	1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes)
Part II	Main Written Examination	General Knowledge	80	40	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
		Logical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Psychology Test, Communication Skills and Information Handling Ability	60	30

Exam Pattern for Departmental Candidates

• The written exam comprises two parts: Part 1 for the Tamil Eligibility Test and Part 2 for the Mains Written Exam.
• Candidates must score 40 marks in Part 1 (the Tamil eligibility test) and 30 marks (35%) marks in Part 2.
• The duration of Part 1 is 1 hour 40 minutes and the duration of Part 2 is 3 hours.
• The Tamil Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature while Main Written Examination is scoring.

TNUSRB SI Exam Pattern 2026
Parts	Subjects		Questions	Marks	Duration
Part I	Tamil Eligibility Test		100	100	1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes)
Part II	Main Written Examination	General Knowledge	30	15	3 hours (180 minutes)
		Communication Skills, Numerical Skills, Logical Analysis and Information Handling Ability. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Police Standing Orders and Police Administration	140	70

TNUSRB SI Syllabus And Exam Pattern 2026 for SI Taluk, Ar, TSP

The official TNUSRB Syllabus and Exam Pattern are published by the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board at tnusrb.tn.gov.in.
The written examination for Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk, AR, and TSP) is divided into two primary parts:

Part 1: Tamil Language Eligibility Test. This is an objective-type paper consisting of 100 questions (100 marks) to be completed in 100 minutes. A minimum of 40% (40 marks) is required to qualify for the main exam.
Part 2: Main Written Examination, divided into two sections:
Part A: General Knowledge (80 questions, 40 marks).
Part B: Logical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Psychology, Communication Skills, and Information Handling (60 questions, 30 marks).
The total for this stage is 70 marks, with a qualifying threshold of 25 marks.

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

Key requirements and structure for the Tamil Language Eligibility Test include:

• Qualifying exam with objective-type questions
• 1 Mark for each correct answer.
• A common test for open quota and departmental candidates (20%)
• Single test attempt for candidates applying under both categories

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

The Main Written Examination structure for Open Quota Candidates is as follows:

• 140 objective-type questions (½  mark each)
• Total marks: 70
• Exam duration: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• Minimum qualifying marks: 25

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

For Departmental Quota Candidates, the Main Written Examination consists of 170 questions (0.5 marks each), totaling 85 marks. The exam duration is 3 hours, and the minimum qualifying score is 25 marks.

• 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 Syllabus 2026 for Tamil Language Eligibility Test

Part A: Tamil Grammar

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
    

Part B: Tamil Literature

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

Part C: Tamil Scholars and Literary Contributions

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

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 for Main Written Examination

Part A (General Knowledge)
Subjects	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 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 Un-employment 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

Part B (Psychology Test)
Subjects	Topics
Logical Analysis	Analysis of any information logically to find out various dimensions of the information
Numerical Analysis	Quick responses with regard to numerical ability will be tested
Communication Skill	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 connected facts will be tested
Mental Ability	These tests verify the candidate’s capability to conclude, inductive or deductive reasoning

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 PDF 

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