TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025 Released: Download PDF & Raise Objections

Posted: Jun 10, 2026 12:50 PM IST
Updated: Aug 16, 2026 02:33 PM IST
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has officially published the TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025. Candidates who appeared for the offline examination held on 12th July 2025 in a single session can now verify their responses across General Studies, Aptitude & Mental Ability, and General Tamil. The provisional answer keys are accessible directly at www.tnpsc.gov.in, empowering applicants to estimate their scores and file objections if necessary.

TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025- Overview

The current recruitment drive encompasses 8,932 revised vacancies (including an initial mention of 3,935 posts) for various positions such as Junior Assistant and Bill Collector-Grade I under the Combined Civil Services Examination-IV. Below is a quick overview of the examination and answer key details:

TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025- Overview
Board Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
Exam Name Group 4 (குரூப் 4)– Combined Civil Services Examination–IV (Group-IV Services & VAO)
Vacancies 3935
Mode of Exam Offline
TNPSC Group 4 Exam 12th July 2025
TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 21st July 2025
Raise Objection Dates 21st to 28th July 2025 (5:45 pm)
Selection Process Written Exam, Document Verification
Official Website www.tnpsc.gov.in

TNPSC Group 4 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The written test comprises 200 multiple-choice questions for a cumulative total of 300 marks based on the SSLC standard. To qualify, aspirants must score a minimum of 90 marks. Crucially, there is no negative marking scheme for incorrect or unattempted questions.

Papers Subjects No. of Questions Marks
Paper 1 Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test* (SSLC Standard) 100 150
Paper 2 General Studies (SSLC Standard) 75 150
Paper 2 Aptitude & Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard) 25
Total Total 200 300

Note: General English with General Studies carries Subject Code 004, whereas the Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test with General Studies carries Subject Code 496.

Steps to Download TNPSC Group 4 Answer Key 2025 from www.tnpsc.gov.in

  1. Go to official website of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC), www.tnpsc.gov.in.
  2. Click on the Recruitment Section appearing at the top of the homepage, and a drop-down appears.
  3. Now click on “Question Papers/Answer Keys” >> “Objective Type with Answer Keys”.
  4. Search for “COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION - IV IN GROUP IV SERVICES” and click on “21.07.2025”.
  5. Click on the link to download the answer key for the respective subjects.
  6. Download the TNPSC Group 4 Answer key in PDF format and cross-check all questions.

How to Raise Objections Against Group 4 Answer Key?

If candidates identify any discrepancies in the provisional keys, objections can be submitted online up to 28th July 2025 (5:45 pm).

  1. Visit the official website of TNPSC and click on “Recruitment” appearing on the top of the homepage.
  2. Now click on “Question Papers/Answer Keys” >> “Objective Type with Answer Keys”.
  3. Search for “COMBINED CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION - IV IN GROUP IV SERVICES” and click on “21.07.2025”.
  4. Now click on Key Challenge against “GENERAL ENGLISH WITH GENERAL STUDIES (Subject Code 004)” or “TAMIL ELIGIBILITY CUM SCORING TEST WITH GENERAL STUDIES (Subject Code 496)” for whichever paper you want to challenge.
  5. Enter your Register Number, Application Number, Date of Birth(DD/MM/YYYY), Subject, and Select the Question No.
  6. After submitting the required details, the Question and Tentative Answer that you have selected to challenge will be displayed on the screen.
  7. Then you have to select the correct answer as per your choice and add remarks afterwards.
  8. Then you have to add the details of the book to support your selected answer key including Title of Book, Name of Author, Name of Published, Year of Publication, Edition Number and Page Number.
  9. Upload the details in less than 3MB file.
Papers Raise Objection Link
GENERAL ENGLISH WITH GENERAL STUDIES (Subject Code 004) Click to Raise Objection
TAMIL ELIGIBILITY CUM SCORING TEST WITH GENERAL STUDIES (Subject Code 496) Click to Raise Objection

Required Details and Checklist to Challenge Answer Key

  • Register Number
  • Application Number
  • Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
  • Subject
  • Question No.
  • Correct answer as per candidate choice
  • Remarks
  • Book details (Title of Book, Name of Author, Name of Published, Year of Publication, Edition Number, and Page Number)
  • Supporting file upload (less than 3MB)

Next Steps After Answer Key Verification

Once you have calculated your expected score using the provisional answer keys and submitted any necessary challenges before the 28th July deadline, prepare your documents for the subsequent selection stage. Successful candidates clearing the written test will proceed to document and certificate verification, so keep your academic certificates, category proofs, and identification documents organized.

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