Is there negative marking in the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam 2026?

No, there is no negative marking for any incorrect answer.

When will the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Official Answer Key 2026 be released?

The official answer key will be released in 1st week of November 2026.

Where can I download the official TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026 PDF?

Candidates can check and download TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026 from the TNPSC official website (after release).

What are the minimum qualifying marks for TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Exam?

The minimum qualifying marks prescribed for the Preliminary Examination are 90 out of 300 for all category.

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Key 2026 Out, Group 2 & 2A Response Sheet PDF

Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts the TNPSC Group 2 and Group 2A examinations on 1 November 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for various posts in Tamil Nadu government departments. Candidates who appeared in the exam can use the answer key to verify their responses and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the result.

The TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026 helps candidates compare their marked answers with the officially released answers. Initially, candidates can refer to the unofficial answer key prepared by subject experts and coaching institutes. The commission will release the provisional answer key on its official website, allowing candidates to submit objections against incorrect answers.

TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026

With the help of the Unofficial Answer Key, candidates can know about their performance. The prelims exam includes a total of 200 objective-type questions, and candidates can check the answers in the General Studies, Aptitude and Mental Ability papers and their chosen language, General Tamil/General English. Candidates must use the correct marking scheme to calculate their tentative score, i.e., +1.5 marks for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking.

TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026- Overview
Exam Name	TNPSC Combined Civil Services Prelims Examination-II
Advt. No.	07/2026
Mode of Answer Key	Online
Answer Key (Unofficial)	1 November 2026
TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key	1st week of November 2026
TNPSC Group 2 Result 2026	December 2026
Exam Date	1 November 2026
Marking Scheme	Each question carries 1.5 marks
Negative Marking	No

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Key 2026 PDF (Unofficial)

Our top faculty has prepared the answer key after solving the questions asked in the TNPSC Group 2 Question Paper, and we have provided the answers separately for General Studies, General Tamil, and General English subjects. Candidates can compare their answers, identify incorrect attempts, and get an idea of their performance in the preliminary examination.

TNPSC Group 2 General Studies Answer Key

Qs No	Correct Options	Qs No	Correct Options
1	A	26	B
2	C	27	B
3	A	28	A
4	B	29	D
5	A	30	C
6	B	31	C
7	B	32	D
8	B	33	B
9	C	34	A
10	A	35	B
11	C	36	C
12	A	37	B
13	C	38	A
14	A	39	D
15	D	40	A
16	A	41	A
17	B	42	A
18	C	43	B
19	C	44	A
20	D	45	B
21	A	46	C
22	C	47	C
23	C	48	D
24	D	49	D
25	D	50	B
51	A	76	C
52	A	77	A
53	B	78	D
54	C	79	A
55	C	80	C
56	C	81	C
57	C	82	A
58	D	83	D
59	A	84	B
60	A	85	B
61	A	86	C
62	D	87	A
63	C	88	B
64	C	89	A
65	A	90	C
66	B	91	A
67	D	92	A
68	C	93	B
69	B	94	B
70	D	95	C
71	D	96	C
72	C	97	D
73	C	98	A
74	D	99	D
75	A	100	D

TNPSC Group 2 General Tamil Answer Key

Qs No	Correct Options	Qs No	Correct Options
101	B	126	A
102	B	127	A
103	A	128	A
104	B	129	C
105	C	130	C
106	A	131	C
107	C	132	B
108	B	133	A
109	B	134	B
110	C	135	C
111	C	136	A
112	B	137	B
113	D	138	D
114	D	139	C
115	A	140	D
116	B	141	D
117	C	142	A
118	D	143	A
119	D	144	B
120	B	145	B
121	A	146	C
122	D	147	B
123	C	148	D
124	C	149	D
125	B	150	D
151	B	176	C
152	A	177	C
153	A	178	A
154	A	179	C
155	D	180	C
156	C	181	A
157	A	182	D
158	B	183	D
159	B	184	A
160	D	185	B
161	D	186	A
162	B	187	C
163	B	188	D
164	D	189	B
165	A	190	C
166	A	191	C
167	D	192	D
168	B	193	C
169	C	194	C
170	B	195	A
171	B	196	C
172	D	197	C
173	B	198	D
174	A	199	D
175	B	200	C

TNPSC Group 2 General English Answer Key

Qs No	Correct Options	Qs No	Correct Options
101	C	126	A
102	B	127	D
103	A	128	B
104	A	129	B
105	B	130	A
106	B	131	C
107	C	132	A
108	A	133	D
109	C	134	B
110	C	135	B
111	D	136	D
112	B	137	C
113	B	138	D
114	C	139	D
115	A	140	A
116	C	141	B
117	C	142	B
118	B	143	A
119	C	144	A
120	D	145	D
121	D	146	D
122	B	147	C
123	A	148	B
124	C	149	C
125	B	150	B
151	B	176	C
152	D	177	C
153	A	178	A
154	C	179	B
155	D	180	B
156	C	181	B
157	C	182	B
158	C	183	C
159	B	184	A
160	C	185	A
161	A	186	A
162	A	187	A
163	D	188	D
164	B	189	B
165	D	190	B
166	C	191	A
167	B	192	A
168	C	193	B
169	C	194	A
170	D	195	A
171	C	196	D
172	B	197	B
173	B	198	A
174	C	199	C
175	D	200	C

When will TNPSC Group 2 Official Answer Key 2026 Release?

TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Key will be officially released for download on the official website portal of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) tentatively by the end of this week. Candidates who appeared for the Group 2 Prelims Exam can download the answer key directly from the website or from the links that will be shared below.

Steps to Download TNPSC Group 2/ 2A Answer Key from Official Website

Candidates can follow the below step-by-step process to download the TNPSC Group 2 Prelims Answer Key 2026.

Step 1- Visit the Official Website – Open a web browser and go to the official website of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), www.tnpsc.gov.in.

Step 2 – Go to the Answer Key section – On the homepage of TNPSC, go to the Recruitment Section and click on the link that reads “Question Papers/Answer Keys” >> “Objective Type with Answer Keys”.

Step 3 – Click on the Answer Key Link – Search for “COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION – II IN GROUP II/ Group IIA SERVICES” and click on it.

Step 4 – Cross-check answers – The official TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026, along with the correct response, appears on the system screen. Cross-check your answers and estimate your probable score in the exam.

Step 5 – Download Answer Key – Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference.

TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key – Raise Objection Link

Along with the release of the provisional answer key, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will also provide the opportunity to raise objections to incorrect answers. Candidates have to submit their objections within the specified time frame along with valid proof.

TNPSC Group 2 Marking Scheme 2026

The TNPSC Group 2 Preliminary Exam is conducted for 200 objective questions carrying a total of 300 marks. Each correct answer is awarded 1.5 marks, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers. The question paper consists of General Studies (75 questions), Aptitude & Mental Ability (25 questions), and General Tamil or General English (100 questions).

Correct Answer: +1.5 Marks
Incorrect Answer: No Negative Marking
Total Marks: 300

How to Calculate Marks using TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step guide provided below to calculate their marks using the TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key prepared by our top faculty.

Compare Your Answers: Compare the answers marked by you with the correct answers given in the answer key.
Marking Scheme: For each correct answer, award yourself 1.5 marks as per the preliminary exam marking scheme. There is no negative marking, so do not deduct marks for incorrect or unanswered questions.
Formula to Calculate Marks: Use the formula: Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers × 1.5
Calculate Marks: Add up the marks for all correct responses to get your estimated score out of 300.
Expected Marks: This calculated score will help you check whether you have crossed the qualifying cutoff (90 marks) for the Mains examination.
Suppose a candidate has attempted 150 questions and answered 120 questions correctly. Expected Marks = 120 × 1.5 = 180 marks.

{Expected Marks} = {Correct Answers} * 1.5

TNPSC Group 2 Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

Particulars	Marks
Maximum Marks	300
Minimum Qualifying Marks	90

What Next After the TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2026?

After the release of the provisional answer key, candidates should follow the subsequent examination updates issued by TNPSC

Provisional Answer Key – Candidates should check their responses and identify any incorrect or disputed answers
Answer Key Objection Process – Candidates can challenge the provisional answers through the prescribed online facility within the notified deadline
Final Answer Key and Evaluation – TNPSC considers valid challenges through its expert review process and evaluates answer sheets according to the applicable rule
Preliminary Examination Result – The commission publishes the list of candidates shortlisted for the next stage
Main Examination – Qualified candidates appear for the relevant Group II or Group IIA Main Examination
Certificate Verification and Further Selection – Candidates undergo document verification and other applicable selection formalities