TNPSC Group 1 · Tentative key released
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 released: official tentative key
Published by ArivoliAI · Checked 7 October 2026
TNPSC Group 1 answer key 2026 important dates
| Event | Date / time |
|---|---|
| Group 1 preliminary examination | 27 September 2026 |
| Tentative answer key released | 6 October 2026 |
| Last time to submit a challenge | 13 October 2026 · 5:45 PM IST |
What is in the official PDF?
TNPSC's 176-page specimen question booklet shows each tentative correct answer with a blue mark beside the option.
- Examination
- Combined Civil Services Examination–I (Group I Services)
- Subject
- General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability
- Subject code
- 497
- Paper code
- CCSEI-P26
- Questions / marks
- 200 / 300
- Duration
- 3 hours
How to challenge a tentative answer
TNPSC accepts objections and representations online only. Do not rely on postal or email submissions.
- 1
Open TNPSC's official Answer Keys page and choose the Group I 2026 entry.
- 2
Use the Key Challenge link and enter the requested candidate details.
- 3
Match the question and options against TNPSC's specimen booklet, not only the numbering in your booklet series.
- 4
Attach a reliable book or documentary source and submit before 5:45 PM on 13 October.
How to estimate your score
The paper has 200 equally weighted questions for 300 marks, so each correct answer is worth 1.5 marks. Multiply your number of correct answers by 1.5 for a provisional raw-score estimate. This is only an estimate based on the tentative key—not an official result or cut-off.
TNPSC Group 1 answer key 2026 FAQ
Is the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 released?
Yes. TNPSC released the tentative key for the Group I preliminary examination on 6 October 2026.
Is this the final TNPSC Group 1 answer key?
No. It is the tentative key. TNPSC may revise answers after examining valid challenges.
What is the last date to challenge the Group 1 answer key?
Submit an online Key Challenge through TNPSC by 5:45 PM IST on 13 October 2026.
Which subject does the answer key cover?
General Studies with Aptitude and Mental Ability, Subject Code 497. The booklet code is CCSEI-P26.
