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TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025 PDF (Unofficial) has been released by top coaching institutes shortly after the successful conclusion of the Combined Civil Services Prelims Exam on 15th June 2025. Aspirants can now download the unofficial answer key and question paper to cross-check their responses and estimate their probable score. The official answer key is expected to be released soon on the TNPSC official website – www.tnpsc.gov.in.
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025 for the prelims exam, which is held at various centres. This answer key provides candidates with the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam, allowing them to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores. We have provided the direct link to the Prelims Answer key in this article.
Particulars | Details |
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Exam Name | TNPSC Group 1 (Combined Civil Services – I) |
Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
TNPSC Group 1 Exam Date | 15th June 2025 |
Number of Vacancies | 72 |
Posts Offered | Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant Commissioner, etc. |
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key Release Date | Unofficial – 16th June 2025 (Official – Awaited) |
Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
Official Website | www.tnpsc.gov.in |
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025 (Unofficial) – PDF
Candidates who appeared for the TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Exam 2025 held on 15th June 2025 can now download the unofficial answer key prepared by subject experts at Adda247. This answer key helps candidates assess their performance by comparing their responses with the correct options. Although the official answer key will be released later by TNPSC, this provisional key provides a valuable estimate of scores and helps aspirants plan for the next stage – the Mains exam.
Download TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025 (Unofficial) – PDF
How to Download TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025?
Once the official answer key is released by TNPSC, candidates can follow the steps below to download it:
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Visit the official website – www.tnpsc.gov.in
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Click on the “OMR Answer Sheet” option under the “Important Links” section.
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Search for “TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key 2025.”
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Click on the PDF link available next to the relevant post.
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Download and save the answer key for future reference.
Raise Objections to TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025
TNPSC will release the provisional answer key along with the facility to raise objections. Candidates must submit objections within the prescribed dates, along with supporting evidence.
Objection Submission Process:
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Visit: www.tnpsc.gov.in
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Log in using your registration details.
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Choose the question(s) you wish to challenge.
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Upload valid proof or explanation for the objection.
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Submit before the last date mentioned in the official notice.
TNPSC Group 1 Paper: Marks Distribution
The following table depicts the topic-wise number of questions asked in the TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper 2024, held on 13th July 2024:
Topics | No. of Questions |
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Tamil Nadu Development Authority | 16 |
Tamil Nadu History and Culture | 39 |
General Science | 20 |
Current Events | 23 |
Geography | 12 |
History and Culture | 14 |
Constitution of India | 23 |
Indian Economy | 14 |
Indian National Movement | 14 |
Intelligence, Mathematics | 25 |
TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key 2025 – Marking Scheme
The TNPSC Group 1 – Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination – I for Group-1 Services comprises two papers totaling 200 marks.
- General Studies (Degree Standard): 175 marks
- Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard): 25 marks
The total duration of the examination is 3 hours. Success in this examination is crucial for progressing to the next stages of the selection process for various prestigious civil service posts in Tamil Nadu.
- The exam consists of 300 objective-type questions.
- Each correct answer is awarded 1.5 marks.
- There is no negative marking for unanswered questions or incorrect answers.
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Cut-off Mark 2025
While the official cut-off for this year’s TNPSC Group 1 exam has not been released yet, candidates can refer to the estimated expected cut-off provided in the table below. This estimation is based on trends observed in previous years’ TNPSC Group 1 results.
Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 300) |
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General (UR) | 121 – 126 |
BC | 117 – 122 |
BC (Muslim) | 114 – 118 |
MBC | 115 – 120 |
SC | 108 – 112 |
ST | 95 – 100 |
PwD | 85 – 95 |
What Happens After TNPSC Group 1 Answer Key?
Here’s what candidates can expect next:
Stage | Details |
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Official Answer Key | Released by TNPSC (tentatively in June 2025) |
Final Answer Key | After reviewing objections |
Prelims Result | To be declared based on final answer key |
Mains Exam | Only qualified candidates will appear |
Interview | Final stage after Mains for selected candidates |