The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA Services) prelims exam on 10 November 2026. The prelims exam was held on 1 November 2026 for a total of 846 posts. Objections against the answer key can be raised only online till 17 November 2026, 5:45 PM.
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Important Dates
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Answer Key Details
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Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
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| Exam | Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II and IIA) |
| Total Vacancies | 846 |
| Prelims Exam | 1 November 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Answer Key | Released on 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Objections | 17 November 2026, 5:45 PM |
The answer key has been released in two codes — General English code 001 and General Tamil code 002. Download the key for your language. Each question carries 1.5 marks and the total is 300 marks. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
How to Check the Answer Key:
- Visit tnpsc.gov.in.
- Open Question Papers and then Objective Type Answer Keys under the Recruitment section.
- Choose your language code — General English 001 or General Tamil 002.
- Download the PDF and match it with your answers.
- If you find a wrong answer, raise an objection online by 17 November 2026, 5:45 PM.
Important Links
| Check TNPSC Answer Key | tnpsc.gov.in — TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026 |
| TNPSC Official Website | tnpsc.gov.in — TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026 |
A private information portal (not a government website) – check the official website for exact information.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
When was the TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key was released on 10 November 2026.
When was the TNPSC Group 2 prelims exam held?
The prelims exam was held on 1 November 2026.
Till when can I raise objections on the TNPSC Group 2 answer key?
Objections can be raised only online till 17 November 2026, 5:45 PM.
How many posts are there in TNPSC Group 2?
There are 846 posts in total — for Group II and IIA services.
Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 prelims?
No, there is no negative marking for wrong answers. Each question carries 1.5 marks.
