The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the tentative answer key for the TNPSC Group 1 examination conducted on 27 September 2026. Candidates can raise objections regarding the answer key online until 13 October 2026 at 5:45 PM.
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 Out – Download Prelims Key PDF: Overview
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services) |
| Answer Key Release Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | Until 13 October 2026, 5:45 PM |
| Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in |

How to Download the Answer Key
- Go to the official website, tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open the Answer Keys section on the homepage.
- Select Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) – Tentative Keys.
- Click on the link next to General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability (Subject Code 497).
- The specimen question booklet with tick-marked answers opens as a PDF. Download and save the PDF.
How to Raise Objections
If you believe there is an error in the tentative answer key, you can submit your objections online before the deadline. Follow these steps:
- Visit tnpsc.gov.in and open the TNPSC Group 1 answer key link.
- Click the Answer Key Challenge link.
- Enter the required login details.
- Select the question number as given in the specimen question booklet.
- Enter your view and upload supporting evidence.
- Submit the objection form and save a copy for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit objections for the TNPSC Group 1 answer key?
The last date to submit objections is 13 October 2026, at 5:45 PM.
When was the TNPSC Group 1 exam conducted?
The TNPSC Group 1 exam was held on 27 September 2026.
Where can I download the TNPSC Group 1 answer key?
The answer key can be downloaded from the official website tnpsc.gov.in.
What should I do if I find an error in the answer key?
You can raise an objection online through the TNPSC website before the deadline.
What is the marking scheme for the TNPSC Group 1 exam?
The exam consists of 200 questions, with each correct answer earning 1.5 marks.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- TNPSC समूह 1 उत्तर कुंजी 2026 जारी की गई है।
- परीक्षा 27 सितंबर 2026 को आयोजित की गई थी।
- उत्तर कुंजी डाउनलोड करने के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जाएं।
- आपत्तियाँ 13 अक्टूबर 2026 तक दर्ज की जा सकती हैं।
- सभी उत्तरों की तुलना करें और अपने अंक का अनुमान लगाएं।