📋 The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the answer key for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services) Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the prelims exam held on 27 September 2026 can now download the provisional key and get a fair estimate of their scores before the result is declared.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download
- Important Links
Overview
The provisional answer key for the TNPSC Group-I preliminary examination has been published on 06 October 2026, shortly after the examination was conducted in offline mode. The key lets candidates compare their responses with the official answers and work out their probable marks.
Since this is a provisional key, candidates should keep an eye on the official TNPSC website for the objection window and the final answer key, which will follow after objections are examined.
Vacancy Details
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services), Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced (check the official notification) |
Eligibility Criteria
The answer key notice does not restate the eligibility conditions. Candidates should refer to the original Group-I Services notification on the official TNPSC website for the educational qualification and age limit details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Preliminary Exam | 27 September 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 06 October 2026 |
| Objection Window | To be announced |
| Final Answer Key | To be announced |
Application Fee
There is no fee for downloading the answer key. The application fee for the examination was as per the original Group-I notification.
How to Download
- Visit the official TNPSC website: tnpsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, look for the answer key notice for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services) Preliminary Examination 2026.
- Click on the answer key download link and open the PDF for your question booklet series.
- Download the PDF and compare your answers with the official key to estimate your score.
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