The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is expected to publish the TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2025 in the first or second week of October. The official key will allow candidates to check their responses and raise objections where needed.
TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2025: When It May Be Released
After conducting the Group 2 Prelims exam on September 28, 2025, TNPSC has not yet issued the official answer key. Based on past patterns, the answer key is likely to be published between October 3 and October 8, 2025. Some coaching institutes have provided unofficial answer keys soon after the exam concluded to help candidates gauge their performance.
How to Download the Official TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key?
When TNPSC activates the answer key, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: tnpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to Recruitment → Question Papers / Answer Keys
- Click on the link for “COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAM – II (Group II / Group 2A) Answer Key 2025”
- The answer key (PDF) will open; download and save it
Once downloaded, aspirants should cross-verify their responses with the official key to estimate scores.
Objection Process: How to Challenge Answers
After publication, TNPSC is expected to provide a seven-day window to submit objections against any answer the candidate believes is incorrect. To file an objection, a candidate must:
- Log in to their TNPSC account
- Provide recruitment exam name, registration ID, application number, date of birth, subject & question number
- Select what they believe is the correct answer
- Add remarks and justification, possibly with supporting reference
- Submit the objection within the stipulated period
Late requests usually will not be entertained.
Marking Scheme & Score Estimation
Candidates should note the following about the exam’s structure:
- Total questions: 200
- Total marks: 300
- Marks per question: 1.5
- Negative marking: None (no penalty for incorrect answers)
Using the official answer key, candidates can tally their correct responses and multiply by 1.5 to estimate their preliminary score.
Impact & Next Steps
The answer key release is crucial as it sets the groundwork for result calculation and transparency. Once the final key confirms valid objections, TNPSC will announce the TNPSC Group 2 Result 2025. With 645 vacancies announced earlier for the 2025 Group 2 / 2A recruitment drive by TNPSC, competition is expected to be intense.
