Overview
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has published the answer key for Group 2 Prelims. Candidates can download it and raise objections, if any, via the official links below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
- Vacancies
- 821 (Group II and IIA posts combined)
- Last date to apply
- 9 September 2026
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Notification and Online Application Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 13 to 15 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 1 November 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | First week of November 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
The Prelims is an objective-type exam of 200 questions carrying 300 marks. Section: Number of Questions General Studies: 75 Aptitude and Mental Ability: 25 General Tamil or General English (candidate's choice): 100 Total: 200
How to Download
Download the key only from the official TNPSC website. Follow these steps once it is released. • Open the official website, tnpsc.gov.in. • Go to the Recruitment section and look for the Question Papers and Answer Keys link. • Open the objective type papers with answer keys list. • Select Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and Group IIA Services). • Open the answer key and compare it with your marked answers. • Download the PDF and save a printout for reference.
Important Instructions
• Download the answer key only from tnpsc.gov.in. Answers prepared by third parties are not official and should not be used to judge your result. • Keep your hall ticket, question paper and marked answers ready for comparison. • Remember that there is no negative marking when you estimate your score. • Raise objections only within the window and in the manner announced by TNPSC. • Do not rely on unverified messages about release dates. Wait for the official update.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Key 2026 - Check Prelims Answer Key & Download PDF?
Exam Date: 1 November 2026 (Sunday); Notification and Online Application Start: 11 August 2026; Last Date to Apply: 9 September 2026; Application Correction Window: 13 to 15 September 2026; Preliminary Exam: 1 November 2026; Provisional Answer Key: First week of November 2026