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TNPSC Group 1 Exam: Aspirants Report 32 Errors in Prelims
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News18•15-10-2026, 09:48
TNPSC Group 1 Exam: Aspirants Report 32 Errors in Prelims
- •Candidates and coaching experts have flagged 32 out of 200 questions as incorrect in the TNPSC Group 1 preliminary examination.
- •The preliminary exam for 46 vacancies took place on September 27, with over 1.65 lakh candidates appearing for the test.
- •TNPSC released the provisional answer key on October 7 and provided a seven-day window for candidates to submit objections.
- •Coaching experts noted that questions containing errors have been a recurring issue over the past decade, raising concerns about accountability.
- •Candidates clearing the preliminary examination will advance to the descriptive Mains exam, followed by an interview and final selection.
Key Questions Answered
Candidates and coaching experts reported that as many as 32 out of the 200 questions in the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Group 1 preliminary examination contained mistakes.
The preliminary examination was conducted across Tamil Nadu on September 27, 2026. The provisional answer key was released on October 7, and the online objection window closed on October 13, 2026.
Following the preliminary exam, the next steps include the review of answer-key objections, publication of the prelims results, and then the descriptive Mains examination for qualifying candidates. Candidates who clear the Mains will subsequently proceed to the interview or oral test stage.
