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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the tentative answer key for the Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services). The exam was held on 27 September 2026, and the key was hosted on the TNPSC website on 6 October 2026. Candidates can compare their answers with the key and, if they find an error, challenge it online until 5:45 PM on 13 October 2026.
This guide explains how to check the TNPSC Group 1 answer key 2026, how to raise objections, and the rules you must follow.
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 – Download Official PDF
The TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 official PDF is attached below for candidates to download and check their answers. Use the PDF to compare your responses and estimate your expected score.
| S. No. | Subjects | Download PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GENERAL STUDIES WITH APTITUDE AND MENTAL ABILITY (Subject Code 497) |
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam name | Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) |
| Exam date | 27 September 2026 |
| Tentative answer key hosted on | 6 October 2026 |
| Subject covered | General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability |
| Subject code | 497 |
| Mode of objection | Online only |
| Official website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
| Last date and time to challenge | 13 October 2026, 5:45 PM |
| Final answer key | After the entire selection process is completed |
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Enroll Now!What Is the TNPSC Group 1 Tentative Answer Key?
The tentative answer key is the commission’s provisional list of correct answers. TNPSC has hosted a specimen question booklet in which the right answer is tick-marked (✓) against the correct choice for every question. Candidates compare their marked responses with it to estimate their score.
Because the key is tentative, candidates can object to it. All objections and views received with evidence are placed before an Expert Committee, which finalises the answer key.
How to Check the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026
- Go to the official website, www.tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open the answer key notice for Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services).
- Select General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability (Subject Code 497).
- Open the specimen question booklet with the tick-marked answers.
- Match your responses question by question.
- Count your correct and wrong answers and apply the marking scheme in the notification to estimate your score.
Key Rule: Use the Specimen Booklet Question Number
Whatever code was printed on the question booklet you received in the exam hall, you can challenge answers only according to the question number in the Specimen Question Booklet hosted on the TNPSC website. Convert each question to its specimen booklet number before filing an objection, or it may not be considered.
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Enroll Now!How to Challenge the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026
- Submit your representation in online mode only, through www.tnpsc.gov.in.
- Submit it within seven days of the key release.
- The deadline is 5:45 PM on 13 October 2026. Online representations after this time receive no attention.
- Representations sent by post or email receive no attention.
- Support each objection with evidence, because only objections with evidence go to the Expert Committee.
Tips for a Strong Objection
- Quote the exact question number from the specimen booklet.
- State which option you believe is correct and why.
- Cite a reliable source, such as a standard textbook or an official publication.
- Keep each objection brief and about one question.
- File early, since the portal may be slow close to the deadline.
What Happens After Objections Are Submitted?
The Expert Committee reviews every objection received with evidence and finalises the answer key. The commission has stated that the final answer keys will be published on its website only after the completion of the entire selection process, so a final key will not appear straight after the objection window closes.
How to Estimate Your TNPSC Group 1 Score
Use the tick-marked specimen booklet to count the questions you answered correctly, then apply the marking scheme given in the exam notification, including any negative marking. Treat the number as an estimate only, because the key is tentative and may change after the Expert Committee’s review.
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The TNPSC Group 1 answer key 2026 is out, and the objection window closes on 13 October 2026 at 5:45 PM. Check the key for Subject Code 497, compare it with your answers using the specimen booklet’s question numbers, and file any objection online with evidence. Follow Entri for the latest TNPSC updates, results and preparation resources.
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Enroll Now!Frequently Asked Questions
Has the TNPSC Group 1 answer key been released?
Yes. The tentative answer key for the Combined Civil Services Examination – I (Group I Services) was hosted on 6 October 2026.
When was the Group I Services exam held?
The exam was held on 27 September 2026.
What is the last date to challenge the Group 1 answer key?
Objections must be submitted online by 5:45 PM on 13 October 2026.
Which subject does the key cover?
eneral Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability, Subject Code 497.
Can I submit objections by post or email?
No. Only online submission through www.tnpsc.gov.in is accepted.
Do I need evidence to challenge TNPSC Group 1 answer?
Yes. Objections received with evidence are placed before the Expert Committee.
When will the final answer key be published?
The final key will be published only after the entire selection process is completed.
