Tamil Nadu Police Constable Salary: Pay & Recruitment

The Tamil Nadu Police Constable job is a secure state uniformed career with a steady salary and a clear promotion path. This guide explains what a TN Police Constable earns, the duties, and how recruitment works.

Figures below are as commonly reported; in-hand pay varies by posting and DA, and recruitment details change each cycle, so confirm on the official TNUSRB notification.

Tamil Nadu Police Constable salary

• Pay scale: commonly cited as ₹18,200–₹67,100, with a starting basic of around ₹18,200 — a lower entry base than the Pay Level 3 (₹21,700) seen in several northern states.
• Starting in-hand is commonly reported around ₹25,000 a month, rising over the scale — figures are approximate and vary by posting.

Allowances and job profile

On top of basic pay, a constable gets Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical facilities and other benefits.

• Duties include maintaining law and order, patrolling, crime prevention, traffic duty, investigation support and public safety.

Promotion path

Career growth follows the ladder Constable → Head Constable → Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) → Sub-Inspector (SI) → Inspector, based on service and departmental exams.

Tamil Nadu Police Constable recruitment

Constable recruitment is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB), which hires for the police, prison and fire services.

• Eligibility: generally a 10th pass with Tamil as a subject, within the prescribed age limit, with category relaxations.
• Selection: a written examination, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test and an evaluation of special qualifications.
• Note: constable salary and rules differ by state — this guide is specific to Tamil Nadu.