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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
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:

  1. Visit the official website – www.tnpsc.gov.in

  2. Click on the “OMR Answer Sheet” option under the “Important Links” section.

  3. Search for “TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Answer Key 2025.”

  4. Click on the PDF link available next to the relevant post.

  5. 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:

  • Visit: www.tnpsc.gov.in

  • Log in using your registration details.

  • Choose the question(s) you wish to challenge.

  • Upload valid proof or explanation for the objection.

  • 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
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)
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
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

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