TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026: Release Date, Objection Window, Final Key

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) releases the answer key for the TNPSC Group 1 preliminary exam a few days after the examination is concluded. The TNPSC Group 1 preliminary exam will be conducted on September 6, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the tentative answer key from the commission's official website, tnpsc.gov.in. The direct link to download the tentative answer key will be provided below once it is released.

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Once released, candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the answer key. Once the objection window is closed, the final answer key will be released, along with the TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026. Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be able to appear for the TNPSC Group 1 Mains Exam 2026. 

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026: Highlights

Check important highlights for the TNPSC Group 1 answer key given in the table below: 

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 Direct Link

The link to download the TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026 will be activated a few days after the exam is concluded. Candidates will be able to download the answer key by visiting tnpsc.gov.in once released. Check the image on the TNPSC website below. Last year, the TNPSC released the tentative answer key for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam on June 23. The final Answer Key will be released shortly after.  

TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2026: How to challenge?

The TNPSC Group 1 answer key will be published online a few days after the exam is concluded. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional answer key up until seven days after it is published. Here is how to challenge the provisional answer key: 

Step 1: Visit the official website - tnpsc.gov.in

Step 2: Find the link for TNPSC group 1 answer key on the portal

Step 3: Login using your credentials

Step 4: Download the provisional answer key

Step 5: If you wish to raise objections, follow the instructions given on the TNPSC answer key page

Check important instructions about TNPSC group 1 answer key provided on the official page given below: 

TNPSC Group 1 Final Answer Key 2026

The final answer key for the TNPSC Group 1 exam will be released once the objection window for the provisional answer key is closed. TNPSC Group 1 final answer key will be finalised based on the challenges received on the provisional key. The commission will release the TNPSC Group 1 result soon after the final answer key is released. 

TNPSC Group 1 Result 2026

TNPSC Group 1 result for prelims will be released once the provisional answer key challenge is over. Candidates will be able to download their results from the official website - tnpsc.gov.in. Check how to download the result below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website - tnpsc.gov.in

Step 2: Click on the Results tab

Step 3: The list of post-wise results will appear on the screen

Step 4: Check the post for which you took the examination and click on it

Step 5: The result PDF will appear on your screen

Step 6: Download and save the result. Take a printout for future reference.