The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released the provisional answer key for the Group 1 Preliminary Examination (Combined Civil Services Examination-I, Notification No. 05/2026) on 6 October 2026 at tnpsc.gov.in. The exam was held on 27 September 2026: 200 questions, 300 marks, 1.5 marks per correct answer, no negative marking. Based on a Jagran Josh report dated 6 October 2026. The objection deadline is not given in that report; check the official notice.
How to check
- Open tnpsc.gov.in
- Log in with your credentials
- Download the prelims provisional answer key and compare your answers
Next step is the final answer key, then the prelims result.