The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (Group 2 and 2A) Preliminary Exam 2025.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key, calculate their estimated scores, and submit objections if any discrepancies are found.
📅 Release Date: October 7, 2025
🌐 Official Website: tnpsc.gov.in
📥 Direct donwload link at bottom
📝 Key Highlights – TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Exam 2025
- Exam Name: TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination-II (Group II & IIA Services)
- Exam Date: September 28, 2025
- Total Posts: 645 (Group II and Group IIA Services)
- Answer Key Release Date: October 7, 2025
- Objection Window Closes: October 14, 2025 (5:45 PM)
The tentative answer key covers General Tamil/General English and General Knowledge papers.
The preliminary exam consisted of 200 objective questions, divided into:
- General Studies: 75 questions
- Aptitude & Mental Ability: 25 questions
- General Tamil / General English: 100 questions
⚠️ Objection Window Details
Candidates are encouraged to review the answer key thoroughly and raise objections if any errors are identified.
- 🕔 Last Date to Raise Objections: October 14, 2025 (until 5:45 PM)
- 💻 Mode of Submission: Online only via the “Answer Key Challenge” link at tnpsc.gov.in
- 🚫 Not Accepted: Objections sent by post or email will not be considered
- 📄 Proof Required: Candidates must attach valid supporting documents for each challenge
📥 How to Download TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to download the official TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Answer Key:
- Visit the TNPSC Official Website.
- Click on the “Recruitment” tab.
- Select “Question Papers – Objective Type (Answer Keys)”.
- Click on the link titled “Combined Civil Services Examination – II (Group II/Group IIA Services)”.
- Download the provisional answer key PDF and review the answers carefully.
- Take a printout for record and verification purposes.
📊 Marking Scheme – Calculate Your TNPSC Group 2 Score
Use the official answer key to estimate your marks based on this marking pattern:
- Total Marks: 300
- Marks per Question: 1.5
- Negative Marking: ❌ None
Formula:
👉 Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers × 1.5
A score above 90 marks is typically considered safe to qualify for the TNPSC Group 2 Mains Examination.
🔜 What’s Next – Final Key & Result Timeline
After the objection window closes, TNPSC’s expert panel will review valid objections.
Here’s what to expect next:
- Final Answer Key: Published after scrutiny of objections.
- Results Announcement: Expected in December 2025.
Note: The preliminary exam is a screening test only. Marks obtained in this stage do not count toward the final merit list.
Qualified candidates will move on to:
- Group 2 (Interview Posts): Mains + Interview
- Group 2A (Non-Interview Posts): Mains + Document Verification
🧾 Posts under TNPSC Group 2 & 2A Services 2025
Some of the key posts include:
- Sub Registrar, Grade-II
- Assistant Inspector
- Junior Employment Officer
- Probation Officer
- Assistant Section Officer
Download Answer Key – Direct link
| Subjects | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| General English with General Studies Aptitude and Mental Ability (English) | Download Answer Key |
| General Tamil with General Studies Aptitude and Mental Ability (Tamil) | Download Answer Key |
For the latest updates, visit www.tnpsc.gov.in regularly.
