For candidates in Virudhunagar District, police and uniformed-service recruitment is mainly conducted through the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB). Recruitment is generally statewide, and selected candidates may be posted in Virudhunagar or elsewhere in Tamil Nadu depending on the recruitment and department requirements.
1. Police Constable
Post: Grade II Police Constable / Armed Reserve / Special Force
Educational qualification:
- Usually 10th Standard pass for Grade II Police Constable recruitment.
- Candidates must satisfy the exact qualification specified in the particular TNUSRB notification.
Main duties:
- Maintain law and order
- Patrol assigned areas
- Assist in crime prevention
- Traffic and public-safety duties
- Protect government property
- Assist senior police officers during investigations and public events
Selection process generally includes:
- Written examination
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Endurance Test (ET)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Certificate verification
- Medical examination
2. Sub-Inspector of Police
Post: Sub-Inspector of Police – Taluk / Armed Reserve / Tamil Nadu Special Police
Educational qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university is required under the TNUSRB SI eligibility criteria.
Age:
The TNUSRB eligibility information specifies 20–30 years for the SI recruitment category, with applicable relaxations depending on the candidate/category and notification.
Pay:
A recent TNUSRB SI notification specifies a pay scale of ₹36,900–₹1,16,600.
Main duties:
- Investigate criminal cases
- Register and supervise cases
- Maintain law and order
- Conduct enquiries
- Supervise police personnel
- Prepare reports
- Coordinate with courts and other departments
3. Police / Uniformed Service Opportunities
Candidates from Virudhunagar can watch TNUSRB notifications for posts such as:
| Post | Basic qualification generally required |
|---|---|
| Grade II Police Constable | 10th Pass |
| Armed Reserve Constable | 10th Pass |
| Tamil Nadu Special Police Constable | 10th Pass |
| Sub-Inspector – Taluk | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Sub-Inspector – Armed Reserve | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Sub-Inspector – Technical/Finger Print | Relevant degree/qualification |
| Jail Warder | As specified in notification |
| Fireman | As specified in notification |
Important: Qualification, age limits, physical standards, vacancies, examination pattern and salary can change from one TNUSRB notification to another. Candidates should always use the latest official notification before applying.