Written Examination for the Selection of Sub-Inspectors of Police (Taluk, AR & TSP)
Part I
Tamil Language Eligibility Test [Common for Open Quota and Departmental Quota Candidates]
The Tamil Language Eligibility Test is qualifying in nature. It will consist of objective type questions of 1 mark each.
In respect of 20% Departmental candidates, the Tamil Language Eligibility Test will be commonly conducted along with those who are applying in open quota.
The candidates who have applied under BOTH Open and Departmental category will have to write the commonly conducted Tamil Language Eligibility Test only once.
SYLLABUS FOR TAMIL ELIGIBILITY TEST
Objective type questions will be asked to test the basic knowledge of Tamil language as taught up to 10th standard of the Tamil Nadu State Board.
Part II
Main Written Examination [For Open Quota Candidates]
The Main Written examination will be for 70 marks consisting of 140 objective type questions of ½ mark each.
Duration: 2 ½ Hours.
Minimum qualifying marks: 25
Part – A – General Knowledge (40 Marks – 80 Questions)
1. General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Inventions, Discoveries, Human Physiology, Diseases, Diet and Nutrition, Genetics, Environment and Ecology, Elements, Motion, Light, Electricity, etc.
2. History: Indian history from Indus Valley Civilization to present-day India, Important events of World history.
3. Geography: Indian regions, Monsoon, Climate, Crops, Towns, Major Ports, Minerals, Industries, Forests, Wildlife, National Parks, Population distribution.
4. Economics: Agriculture, Industrial Development, Rural Development, Inflation, Population, Unemployment, Imports and Exports, Five-year planning.
5. Indian Polity: Constitution, Citizenship, Elections, Parliament, Judiciary, Local Governments, Centre-State Relationship, Foreign Policy.
6. General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Science and Technology, Political Developments, Arts & Culture, Sports, Awards, National & International Organizations, Abbreviations, Who’s Who, Books and Authors.
Part – B – Psychology Test (30 Marks – 60 Questions)
1. Logical Analysis: Analyzing information logically.
2. Numerical Analysis: Quick response in numerical ability.
3. Communication Skills: Effective usage of Tamil & English languages.
4. Information Handling Ability: Inferences from given information.
5. Mental Ability: Inductive and deductive reasoning.
Main Written Examination [For Departmental Quota Candidates]
The Main Written Examination will be for 85 marks consisting of 170 objective type questions of ½ mark each.
Duration: 3 Hours.
Minimum qualifying marks: 30
Part – A – (15 Marks – 30 Questions)
General Knowledge syllabus same as Open Quota Candidates.
Part – B – (70 Marks – 140 Questions)
Psychology Test syllabus same as Open Quota Candidates.
Additionally, Departmental Quota candidates will have questions on:
Indian Penal Code
Criminal Procedure Code
Indian Evidence Act
Police Standing Order
Police Administration