How to become a Police Officer in Tamilnadu Police? - TNPSC Portal - Thervu Vazhikatti Current Affairs Magazine

For many of us, becoming a Police Officer is a dream from our childhood days. We do always impress about the Police Officer characters in the Movies. As a youth we always show interests to see the news about high level police officers like DGP, ADGP, JC, SP, DSP, etc. in the newspapers.

Our Government gives enormous opportunities to all citizens with out any discrimination to become a police officer.

Click to see the  Organization Chart of Tamil Nadu Police  at http://www.tnpolice.gov.in

 There are two ways for the direct entry as a Police Officer in Tamilnadu State Police Department.

1.UPSC - You should pass in All India Civil Service Examination conducted by UPSC and you should opt for IPS. You will be directly posted as SP of a district after two years successful completion of training.

2.TNPSC - You should pass in TNPSC Group I Examination conducted by TNPSC. If you score sufficient marks in written exam and interview, you will be directly appointed as DSP (Deputy Superintendent Police) in Tamilnadu Police. 

Becoming a Sub Inspector of Police in Tamilnadu 

To become a Sub Inspector of Police  ( SI ) in Tamilnadu you should pass SI Selection Conduducted by TNUSRB. There will be a written exam (80 General Knowledge Questions and 60 Psychology Related Questions ) for Sub Inspector Selection. Following that there will be a Physical Test and Oral Test. Based on the all marks, you will be appointed as an Sub Inspector of Police.


For two ways, only one thing is required from you ....that is none other than HARD WORK .  All the best !