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Last Updated on Jun 08, 2025

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Tamil Nadu Uniform Service Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) has offered important details pertaining to the TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 in the official notification. TNUSR Board has released the official notification for selection of candidates for the post of TNUSRB Jail Warder on its official website only.

Aspiring candidates between the age of 18 and 26 years with 10th (SSLC) qualification can fill the application form on the website. There are some relaxations for candidates from the reserved category.
For Jail Warder Post, 161 vacancies have been announced. Before being selected, candidates need to pass the examination conducted by the Examination Cell of TN Police.
There are two papers conducted on the same day under TNUSRB Jail Warder Exam 2022. Paper-1 is related to General studies and Paper-2 is related to Psychology. Both the papers are worth 45 and 25 marks, respectively.
The written exam contains 70 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) containing 1 mark each. After the written exam is over, there is a physical test which is worth 24 marks. Some special additional marks are given (for NCC, NSS or sports quota) to make a total of 100 marks. Check the TNUSRB Jail Warder Cut Off for more details.
The duration for the examination is 80 minutes. The questions are typically asked with a difficulty level of 10th standard.

Aspiring candidates are advised to go through the TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus and Exam Pattern mentioned in the official notification thoroughly before starting the online application process. This will help the candidates plan their exam preparations accordingly and have a better chance at being shortlisted for further selection process. All the important details for TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 are available here, so continue reading on. Also, check the TNUSRB Jail Warder Salary details in the article link.

TNUSRB Jail Warder Exam Pattern 2022

The candidates need to score from a total of 100 marks which will be divided into 4 major sections. Refer to the headers below to know about the TNUSRB Jail Warder Exam Pattern 2022.

TNUSRB Jail Warder Tamil Language Aptitude Test Exam Pattern

Qualifying this test is mandatory to be eligible for further stages.
The candidates need to answer 80 questions within 80 minutes.
The OMR sheets for the mains written exam will be considered only for those candidates who will secure a minimum of 32 marks (40%) in the Tamil language aptitude test.
In the final merit list, the score of this qualifying test will not be considered.

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TNUSRB Jail Warder Mains Written Exam Pattern

The below table will allow you to know the exam pattern of TNUSRB Jail Warder Recruitment 2022.

The total time for the test will be 1 hour and 20 minutes (80 minutes).
A minimum of 25 marks (30%) must be secured to qualify this exam.
G.K. questions will be asked from Tamil Nadu Government Textbooks from subjects up to Class 10th.

You should also check the TNUSRB Jail Warder Eligibility Criteria here.

Paper-1

This paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on general knowledge of the candidate.
This part of the exam consists of 45 questions worth 45 marks.

Paper-2

This section of the exam is designed to test the psychological ability of the candidates.
It is worth a total of 25 marks and features 25 questions.

Subjects	Marks	Duration (in mins)
General Knowledge (written MCQs)	45	80
Psychology (written MCQs)	25	80
Physical Test	24	-
Special Marks (NCC, NSS or sport/games)	6
Total	100

You should take a look at the TNUSRB Jail Warder Answer Key here to calculate marks.

Candidates should go through the official notification to have a better understanding of the TNUSRB Jail Warder Exam Pattern 2022. Candidates should also keep in mind the syllabus for the examination while preparing, to be able to score good marks and feature in the merit list. There are only limited vacancies, so candidates are advised to put in whole-hearted efforts to score well in the exam.

Physical Test

Candidates who have passed the written examination will be called for the next stage of the selection process i.e. the physical test. Let us take a look at the different aspects of the physical test.

The physical test comprises three tests i.e.: Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Endurance Test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Physical Measurement Test
- Height (Male): 167cm (SC/ST) and 170cm (Gen/OBC)
- Height (Female): 157 cm (SC/ST) and 159 cm (Gen/OBC)
- Chest (male): Relaxed 81 cm and Expanded 86cm
Endurance Test
- 1500 meters in 7 minutes (male)
- 1500 meters in 8 minutes (ex-serving)
- 400 meters in 2 minutes 30 seconds (female)
Physical Efficiency Test
- Male: Long jump, rope climbing, Running of 100m/400m
- Female: long jump, throwing cricket ball, running of 100m/200m
- Ex-servicemen: Long jump, Running of 100 meters.

The candidates are requested to go through the particular guidelines in the official notification for better understanding. Also check the TNUSRB Jail Warder Result after the exam

TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus 2022

TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus 2022 has been released by the board on the official website through the official notification. Below are some very essential details related to TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus.

Syllabus for the Written Exam

The One-Tier General Exam will be based on topics like General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical and Numerical Ability, Hindi Language and Comprehension and English Language and Comprehension.

Here is the subject wise syllabus for the exam.

Topic	Syllabus
General Science	Biology Evolution Basic chemistry Basic Physics
History Of India	History Ancient history Mediaeval History Modern History Culture Music Freedom fighter Revolution of India
Geography	Basics of India Physicals features of India River Systems Climate Mineral and Industries Agriculture Flora and fauna
Economics, Commerce and Indian Polity	Constitution Governance Panchayati Raj and its Policy Fundamental Rights and Duties Parliament Judiciary State Legislature Non-Constitutional Body
Current Event	All the current affairs are available in Books specifically made for that purpose

This syllabus is for both the sections, therefore candidates should go through all the topics and understand the concepts thoroughly. To qualify the exam, the candidates must score the cut off marks in the exam and the physical test to have a chance to feature in the final merit list.

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Latest TNUSRB Jail Warder Updates

Last updated on Jun 8, 2025

-> TNUSRB Jail Warder Final Marks have been released for PET,ET,PMT, and CV.

-> Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board has announced a total of 86 vacancies for male and female Jail Warder post under TN Prison & Reformatory Works Department.

-> The selection process will consist of a written exam, Physical Measurements & Efficiency Test, and Document Verification.

-> This is a great opportunity for 10th-pass candidates. Appointed candidates will get TNUSRB Jail Warder salary in the pay scale of Rs. 18,200 - Rs. 67,100.

TNUSRB Jail Warder Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022 FAQs

What is the selection process for the post of TNUSRB Jail Warder?

The selection process comprises of the following stages: Tamil language Aptitude Test, Written Exam Physical Test Endurance Test Physical Efficiency Test Document Verification

When will the Admit Card for TNUSRB Jail Warder be released?

The admit card for the examination is released around 10 days before the exams. Candidates can expect the release of the admit card around the first week of December.

Is there any interview stage for selection of this post?

There is no interview for this post. As discussed earlier, there is only one written exam followed with a physical test, endurance test and physical efficiency test. The written portion has a portion which contains questions that assess the general knowledge and psychological ability of the candidates.

Where will the exams be held?

The examination will only be held in the centers across Tamil Nadu. Candidates have come to Tamil Nadu to give the test.

How many vacancies have been announced in TNUSRB for Jailer Warder?

There are a total of 161 vacancies for the post of TNUSRB Jail Warder.

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