TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026: Download PDF, Raise Objections & Check Latest Updates

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 for the Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) – II on its official website, tnpsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the provisional answer key, cross-check their responses, estimate their score, and raise objections within the given window. This guide covers the direct download link and steps, the official specimen answer key PDF, the objection process, important dates, the marking scheme, and the latest updates on this recruitment.

TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 PDF — Download Link

TNPSC releases answer keys in two stages — a provisional/tentative key first, followed by the final key after the objection review. Always confirm which version you’re viewing, since only the provisional key can still be challenged.

TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 – Overview

(Verify the exact release date and deadline against the live answer key page before publishing — different tracking sites have reported the release anywhere between 27 March and 1 April 2026, so confirm the version and date shown on tnpsc.gov.in itself at the time of writing.)

Download TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 PDF

Here’s how to access and download your subject-wise answer key directly from the official portal:

1. Visit the official TNPSC website: tnpsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, check the “What’s New” section, or go to the Answer Keys tab under the English/Tamil menu.
3. Look for the press release / link titled “Tentative Answer Keys for Combined Technical Services Examination (Interview Posts) – II”.
4. Select your subject from the list — CTS answer keys are published subject-wise, covering papers like Tamil Eligibility Test, General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability, Agriculture, Business Administration, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Financial and Cost Accountancy, Law, and Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering.
5. Log in with your registration/application number and date of birth where prompted.
6. The specimen answer key PDF for your subject will open on screen — download and save it locally.

Important Guidelines for the TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026

• The correct answer for each question is tick-marked in the specimen question booklet hosted on the Commission’s website — use this master copy as your reference, not just your own booklet.
• Objections must be raised using the question number as it appears in the specimen booklet, irrespective of the booklet code (A/B/C/D/etc.) you received in the exam hall.
• Every objection filed with valid supporting evidence is reviewed by an Expert Committee before the key is finalised.
• Representations can be submitted only in online mode, through tnpsc.gov.in, within seven days of the answer key’s release.
• Objections sent by post or email receive no consideration.
• Submissions made online after the specified cut-off time (5.45 PM) on the last date are also not entertained.
• The final answer key is published only after the entire selection process for this examination — written exam plus interview — is complete.

How to Raise an Objection Against the TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026

1. Log in to your candidate portal / Exam Dashboard on tnpsc.gov.in.
2. Go to the “Answer Key Challenge” or Objection section.
3. Select the subject and the specific question number(s) you want to challenge, using the specimen booklet numbering.
4. Enter your justification clearly and attach valid supporting documents or references.
5. Submit before the deadline — objections after the cut-off time are rejected automatically.
6. Save a confirmation screenshot or acknowledgment of your submission.

TNPSC CTS 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

(Add the exact marks-per-question and negative-marking figures from the official CTS notification for advt. 19/2025 before publishing, since sources report this differently by subject.)

Provisional vs Final TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026

Latest Update on TNPSC CTS 2026

• The provisional/tentative answer key for the CTS Interview Posts – II exam (advt. 19/2025) has been hosted on tnpsc.gov.in for all subjects, with the online objection window closing 7 days later by 5.45 PM.
• This recruitment covers 76 vacancies across 14 distinct technical and professional posts, including roles such as Accounts Officer, Agriculture-related posts, Assistant Manager, Senior Officer, and Manager positions, selected through a Written Examination followed by an Interview.
• Once the objection window closes, expect the final answer key and, subsequently, the written-exam result/interview call letters to follow — keep checking this page and tnpsc.gov.in for updates.

(Confirm the exact status — provisional key live, objections closed, or final key released — against the live tnpsc.gov.in page at the time of publishing, since this recruitment is currently mid-cycle.)

What to Do After Checking the Answer Key

• Match your responses against the downloaded subject-wise PDF and your saved response sheet to estimate your score.
• If you spot a genuine discrepancy, gather supporting references and file your objection well before the deadline rather than at the last minute.
• Keep track of the previous cut-off trends for CTS posts to gauge your chances for the interview stage.
• Start preparing document verification requirements early, since CTS selection includes both a written test and an interview.