COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION - II IN 
GROUP II AND IIA SERVICES

DOE : 01/11/2026

Tentative Keys Hosted on 10/11/2026

Note:

  • Right answer has been tick marked (ü) in the respective choices for each question in the specimen question booklet hosted herewith.
  • Regardless of the Code in the Question Booklet given to the candidates during the examination, they can challenge the answer keys only as per the question number given in the Specimen Question Booklet hosted on the Commission’s website.
  • All the objections / views received with evidence will be placed before the Expert Committee for finalization of the answer keys.
  • Representations, challenging the tentative answer keys / expressing views shall be submitted in ONLINE MODE only through www.tnpsc.gov.in within seven days.
  • Representations received by POST or EMAIL will receive NO attention.  
  • Representations made online after 5.45 P.M. on 17.11.2026 will also receive NO attention.
  • The final answer keys will be published in the Commission’s website only after the completion of entire selection process.
  • Candidates may send their objections in respect of all the Questions (except Question No. 67 in General Studies paper and Question No.157 and 161 in General English paper). In respect of Question No. 67 in General Studies paper and Question No.157 and 161 in General English paper, the Commission has already decided to place them before the Expert Committee. However, candidates may also send their views for Question No. 67 in General Studies paper and Question No.157 and 161 in General English paper) with proper evidence.
  • Question No. 139-143 in General Tamil Paper, have to be challenged based on the paragraph given above Question No. 139.