The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Group 2 Preliminary Examination 2025 on its website. This highly anticipated exam, which was held earlier this year, saw thousands of hopefuls compete for various Group 2 and 2A positions across the state. Now, with the provisional key available, candidates have the crucial opportunity to cross-verify their responses, get a preliminary estimate of their scores, and formally challenge any answers they believe are incorrect. It’s important to note that the window for submitting these objections is strictly open until October 14, 2025, at 5:45 PM. After this deadline, no further grievances will be considered, so act swiftly!
How to Download Your TNPSC Group 2 Answer Key 2025
For all candidates who participated in the TNPSC Group 2 exam, here’s a simple guide to accessing your answer key:
- Start by visiting the official TNPSC website.
- On the homepage, navigate to the “Recruitment” tab and then select “Question Papers and Answer Keys.”
- From the options presented, choose “Objective Type (Answer Keys).”
- Locate and click on the specific link for the “Group 2 and 2A Services Preliminary Examination 2025.”
- The answer key will appear as a PDF on your screen. Download and save it for your records and easy reference.
It’s highly recommended that you carefully compare the official key with your own response sheet to calculate your tentative scores well before the final results are officially announced.
Steps to Challenge the Provisional Answer Key
If you believe there’s an error in any question or its corresponding answer, the TNPSC provides a clear process for submitting your objections:
- Log in to your personal TNPSC candidate portal using your registered credentials.
- Find the “Answer Key Objection” link, which will be listed under the relevant examination details.
- Carefully input the details of the question you are challenging, provide a clear justification for your objection, and attach any supporting documentary proof or references.
- Ensure your challenge is submitted online by October 14, 2025, at 5:45 PM.
Please be aware that the commission will strictly not accept objections submitted through postal mail, email, or in-person. Only online submissions within the specified timeframe will be considered. All valid challenges will undergo a thorough verification process by the Commission before the final answer key is released.
What Happens Next? Your Path Forward
After the objection submission window closes, a dedicated panel of experts at TNPSC will meticulously review all the valid representations received. Following this review, the final, corrected answer key will be published. Your results for the Group 2 Preliminary Examination will then be declared based on this definitive final key.
Candidates who successfully clear the preliminary stage will advance to the subsequent phases, which typically include the main written examination and an interview round (specifically for Group 2 posts). We strongly advise all aspirants to keep a close watch on the official TNPSC website for the latest updates regarding results, cut-off marks, and detailed schedules for the upcoming stages.