TNPSC Group 1 Pre Answer Key 2026 Out
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the tentative Answer Key for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-1 Services) Preliminary Examination on 06 October 2026. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary exam held on 27 September 2026 can now download the General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability (Subject Code 497) specimen key PDF. The online objection window is open until 13 October 2026 (05:45 PM).
Important Dates
| Prelims Exam Date | 27 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tentative Answer Key Release | 06 October 2026 |
| Objection Window Start | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge Answer Key | 13 October 2026 (till 05:45 PM) |
| Final Key & Result | To be announced later |
Exam Overview
| Conducting Body | TNPSC, Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CCSE-I (Group-1 Services) Prelims |
| Subject | General Studies & Aptitude (Code 497) |
| Format | Specimen Booklet with Tick-marked Answers |
| Status | Tentative Key Available Online |
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Examination 2026 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Examination | Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group 1) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 27 September 2026 |
| Paper Name & Subject Code | General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability (Code 497) |
| Objection Submission Mode | Online Only (until 13 October 2026, 05:45 PM) |
| Important Note on Objections: Candidates must refer to the question numbers given in the official specimen question booklet uploaded on the TNPSC website while filing objections, regardless of the question booklet series received in the exam hall. | |
How to Download TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 & File Objections
- Visit the official portal of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission at tnpsc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Answer Keys” section available under the recruitment tab on the homepage.
- Locate the notification titled “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 PDF with tick-marked (✓) correct answers will open. Download and save the PDF.
- Compare your responses with the official answers to calculate your estimated score.
- Step 7 (To Challenge): Click on the “Answer Key Challenge” link on the portal, enter your login details, select the respective question number from the specimen booklet, upload supporting documentary evidence, and submit your representation before 13 October 2026 (05:45 PM).
Important Links
Before Checking Answer Key
Please verify the official website, objection window, fee rules, and question paper details before submitting any challenge.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.