The TNPSC Group 1 Preliminary Examination (27-09-2026) was conducted in a single morning shift from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM in offline (OMR) mode across Tamil Nadu. Candidates can download the official master question paper PDF and expert-solved answer key prepared by Vijayakumar IAS Academy below.
TNPSC Group 1 Question Paper 2026 Out – Overview
The Group 1 Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination was conducted to recruit eligible candidates for prestigious Group 1 administrative services, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes), and District Registrar. The civil service examination was administered in a single morning shift from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM in offline mode across designated test centers throughout Tamil Nadu.
Along with the master question paper, every aspirant who appeared for the exam can compare their responses with the correct answers provided by Vijayakumar IAS Academy’s expert faculty, available for direct download below.
Exam Highlights: 27th September 2026
| Exam Name | Combined Civil Services Examination - I (Group 1 Services) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Date & Shift | 27th September 2026 (09:30 AM to 12:30 PM) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Total Questions / Marks | 200 Questions / 300 Marks |
| Medium | Bilingual (Tamil & English) |
| Question Paper Status | Available for Download |
| Answer Key Status | Solved Key Released |
Download Question Paper & Answer Key (27-09-2026)
Click on the buttons below to open and save the official question paper and solved answer key PDFs directly on your mobile or PC.
Master Question Paper (GS + Aptitude)
Complete 200 Questions booklet in bilingual format (Tamil & English Medium).
Solved Answer Key & Solutions
Expert faculty-solved answer key prepared by Vijayakumar IAS Academy.
TNPSC Official Portal
Direct portal link to challenge keys and submit representations online.
What’s Next: The Group 1 Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Examination is strictly an initial qualifying screening test conducted to filter candidates for the subsequent selection stages. Since marks scored in the Prelims are not added to the final merit list, candidates who clear the preliminary cut-offs must immediately transition into the next stages of the recruitment process:
Online Certificate Verification
Provisionally shortlisted candidates must upload and verify their educational, community, and eligibility certificates online before being admitted to the next stage.
Mains Written Examination
Shortlisted candidates appear for a descriptive written exam consisting of a compulsory qualifying Tamil Eligibility Test (Paper I) and three core General Studies papers (Papers II, III, and IV) totalling 750 marks.
Interview / Oral Test
Candidates qualifying in the Mains written exam advance to the personal interview (100 marks) to evaluate their suitability, decision-making skills, and administrative aptitude.
