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TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Prelims Key PDF and Raise Objections

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  • Updated October 06, 2026 04:48 PM
  • by J Divya
  • The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the tentative TNPSC Group 1 answer key 2026 on 6 October 2026 at tnpsc.gov.in. It covers the Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services) Preliminary Exam held on 27 September 2026. Candidates can raise objections online until 5:45 PM on 13 October 2026.
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Quick Overview - TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026

ParticularsDetails
Exam nameCombined Civil Services Examination–I (Group-1 Services)
Conducting bodyTamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
StagePreliminary Examination
PaperGeneral Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability (Subject Code 497)
StandardDegree Standard
Exam date27 September 2026
Answer key statusReleased (tentative)
Answer key release date6 October 2026
Objection modeOnline only
Official websitetnpsc.gov.in
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Important Dates

EventDate
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims exam27 September 2026
Tentative answer key released6 October 2026
Last date and time to submit objections13 October 2026, 5:45 PM

How to Download the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026

  • 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 Click here 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 Challenge the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026

  • If you think an answer in the tentative key is wrong, you can object online on tnpsc.gov.in before the deadline.
  • 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.
  • Save a copy for your records.

Important Instructions for Objections

  • Objections are accepted online only. Representations sent by post or email will not be considered.
  • Objections submitted after 5:45 PM on 13 October 2026 will not be considered.
  • Objections received with evidence are placed before the Expert Committee, which finalises the answer keys.
  • The final answer key will be published on the website only after the entire selection process is completed.
  • Use question numbers from the specimen question booklet, not from your own booklet code.

How to Calculate Your Expected Score

Correct answersExpected score (out of 300)
100150
120180
140210
160240
  • Match your answers with the tick-marked answers, count the correct ones and multiply by 1.5. Wrong answers do not reduce your score.
  • Expected score = Number of correct answers × 1.5

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 - Important Links

ResourceLink
TNPSC Group 1 answer key and challenge pageClick here
TNPSC Group 1 answer key PDFDownload
Official websitetnpsc.gov.in
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