TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026: Download Official Exam Pattern & PDF

The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) will soon conduct the TNUSRB SI Recruitment 2026 examination to appoint capable Sub-Inspectors within the Tamil Nadu Police Department. Through strategic planning and consistent dedication, candidates can significantly improve their selection prospects. Stay updated with official notifications and practice consistently to excel. A structured preparation strategy is paramount to achieving your dream of serving as a Sub-Inspector in 2026.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026

To maximize your preparation efficiency, it is crucial to thoroughly analyze the TNUSRB SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern, including essential subjects, marking schemes, and negative marking guidelines. This article provides a comprehensive overview alongside a convenient downloadable PDF link to help candidates streamline their study routines effortlessly.

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 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
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Exam Mode	Offline
Exam language	Tamil & English
TNUSRB Official website	tnusrb.tn.gov.in

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

The selection procedure comprises the Tamil Language Eligibility Test and the Main Written Examination. Aspirants must successfully clear both phases to qualify for the Sub-Inspector (Taluk/AR/TSP) positions. Balancing your focus across both exam sections is crucial for ultimate success. For complete updates, visit the official portal at tnusrb.tn.gov.in. Furthermore, candidates must remain vigilant regarding official announcements and verify all eligibility criteria ahead of the examination. Incorporating regular revisions and full-length mock tests will substantially elevate your exam readiness and self-assurance.

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 evaluate fundamental proficiency in the Tamil language up to the 10th-standard curriculum prescribed by the Tamil Nadu State Board. These questions are formulated to test comprehension, practical grammar usage, and literary interpretation. Consistent review and practice of school-level Tamil textbooks will ensure strong performance. The syllabus is structurally categorized into three main sections:

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 தமிழ்த்தொண்டும)

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 Examination for Open Quota candidates encompasses the following key sections:

• 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 the 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 tailored for Departmental Quota candidates consists of 170 multiple-choice questions, valued at 0.5 marks each, culminating in a total of 85 marks. Spanning a duration of 3 hours, candidates are required to secure a minimum qualifying score of 30 marks. The syllabus spans crucial subjects including General Knowledge, Mental Ability, Tamil Language, and relevant service topics. To excel, candidates must practice rigorously and master time management throughout the test.

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 2026

Review the complete structural breakdown of the exam pattern detailed below.

• 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.	Stage	Open Quota	Departmental Quota
1	Written Test	Part I: Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks (Objective) Part II: GK + Psychology – 70 marks	Part I: Tamil Eligibility Test – 100 marks (Objective) Part II: GK + Psychology + Law & Police Admin – 85 marks
2	Certificate Verification & Physical Test	PMT + ET = Qualifying only PET = 15 marks	Exempted from PMT & PET ET = Qualifying only
3	Viva-Voce	10 marks	10 marks
4	Special Marks	5 marks (NCC / NSS / Sports)	5 marks (Medals in National Police Duty Meet)
Total		100 Marks	100 Marks

TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 Download PDF

The official TNUSRB SI Syllabus 2026 PDF is provided here to empower candidates with efficient exam preparation tools. It outlines a comprehensive breakdown of subjects and structural testing formats. This guide also features a direct download link for seamless access. Internalizing the syllabus details will substantially boost your confidence and exam execution, making it an indispensable asset to your study strategy.

TNUSRB SI Preparation Tips 2026

Explore these expert-recommended preparation strategies for the TNUSRB SI 2026 exam:

• Understand the pattern of the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board SI exam and focus on scoring high in GK and Psychology while just qualifying for Tamil
• Do not ignore the Tamil section; prepare grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension, and practice PYQs regularly
• Focus strongly on General Knowledge: cover History, Polity, Geography, Economy, and especially Tamil Nadu GK
• Prepare current affairs of the last 6–8 months and revise them regularly through short notes
• Treat the Psychology section like reasoning; practice logical reasoning, series, coding-decoding, and decision-making daily
• Practice regularly through mock tests and previous year papers to improve speed and accuracy
• Analyze every mock test carefully to identify and improve weak areas
• Start physical preparation early (running, stamina exercises) if applying through the open quota
• Revise weekly using short notes and quick revision sheets for better retention
• Avoid mistakes like skipping Tamil prep, ignoring revision, not attempting mocks, or delaying physical training
• Keep your strategy simple: qualify Tamil and maximize marks in GK and Psychology

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