Qualifying stage
Physical Efficiency Test
Eligible candidates must meet the physical-efficiency requirements stated for the branch and category in the applicable advertisement.
- Physical standards
- Notification-specific
Official-syllabus based Current notification remains final
Home Department recruitment
Police SI
Explore the official Police SI selection stages, two-paper written examination, subject-wise marks, question formats, negative-marking rule, and stage-focused preparation guidance.
Preparation guide: Syllabus and pattern are structured from the linked official documents. Dates, vacancies, eligibility, physical standards, fees and any revised rules must be confirmed from the applicable TPSC notification.
TPSC websiteExam structure
Know the route before you practise.
Treat every paper and qualifying stage according to its notified role, format, and marks weight.
Written stage
Written Examination
Two 100-mark papers combining conventional English, objective fundamentals, GK and current affairs.
- 2 papers
- 200 marks
- Mixed format
Final stage
Personality Test
The published recruitment process carries a Personality Test after the written examination.
- 20 marks
- Final merit
Detailed syllabus
Open only the paper or part you need.
Marks and formats remain visible when collapsed, making the syllabus easier to scan and plan.
English & basics
Conventional English plus objective Computer, Mathematics and Science fundamentals.
ComprehensionConventional questions answered in English.20 marks
English GrammarConventional questions on correct English usage.20 marks
Computer: Basic KnowledgeObjective questions on computer fundamentals.20 marks
Mathematics: BasicObjective questions on basic mathematics.20 marks
Science: BasicObjective questions on basic science.20 marks
GK & current affairs
A 50-mark MCQ part followed by short answers, short essays and a job-oriented response.
Part I: MCQFifty one-mark questions; one-fourth of the assigned mark is deducted for a wrong or multiple answer.50 marks
Short-answer itemsFour short-answer questions.20 marks
Short essaysTwo short-essay questions.20 marks
Job-oriented matterOne response connected with job-oriented matters.10 marks
Structured for readability
Official files The linked official PDF remains authoritative if wording or conditions differ.
Preparation approach
Turn the syllabus into repeatable practice.
Cover, practise, review errors, and repeat under the actual paper format.
01Physical readiness
Use only the branch, gender and category standards in the applicable advertisement; build preparation progressively and safely.
02Paper I
Combine English writing practice with regular objective revision of computer, mathematics and science basics.
03Paper II
Prepare national GK and current affairs, practise short answers and essays, and account for the one-fourth MCQ penalty.
Official documents
Verify the scheme at its source.
Use the linked published files and the latest TPSC notice for recruitment-cycle conditions.
Common questions
Important points at a glance.
These answers describe the linked published scheme, not a future recruitment promise.
The official written scheme contains two papers carrying 100 marks each.
Paper I Section II and Paper II Part I are objective. Paper I English components and Paper II Part II are written/conventional.
The official scheme specifies one-fourth negative marking for wrong or multiple answers in Paper II Part I.
Do not assume so. Use the applicable advertisement because branch, gender, category and recruitment conditions can differ.
Police SI preparation