TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is expected to release the CTS (Non Interview) answer key in the first week of October on its official website, tnpsc.gov.in. The TNPSC conducted the Combined Technical Services (CTS) Examination for Non-Interview posts on 16-20 August and then on 07-12 & 19 September 2026. The exam was conducted in both online and offline mode. Through this recruitment drive, the TNPSC is going to fill a total of 508 posts. The selection process involves only a single stage written examination.
TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 Highlights
The TNPSC conducts the CTS Non-Interview posts examination for the posts including Translator, Assistant Engineer, Horticultural Officer, Assistant Engineer (Civil), Assistant Engineer (Electrical), Archaeological Officer, Junior Scientific Officer, and others. Check the highlights in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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Tamil Nadu Public Service Examination (TNPSC)
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Exam Name
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Combined Technical Service Examination (Non-Interview Posts)
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No. of Vacancies
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508
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Notification Release Date
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20 May 2026
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Application Dates
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27 May to 25 June 2026
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Application Correction Window
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29 June to 01 July 2026
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Exam Dates
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16 August to 19 September 2026
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Selection Process
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Written Exam + Certificate Verification + Counselling
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Official website
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tnpsc.gov.in
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TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 Release Date
As has been observed in the previous cycles of TNPSC CTS examination, it can be concluded that the answer key might be released in a gap of 14-16 days i.e. the TNPSC CTS (Non Interview posts) answer key can be expected on 03-05 October 2026.
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Year
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Last Exam Date
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Answer Key Date
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Gap Days
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2026
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19 September 2026
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03-05 October 2026 (expected)
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14-16 days (expected)
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2025
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18 August 2025
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02 September 2025
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14 days
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2024
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26 October 2024
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12 November 2024
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16 days
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TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 Link
The candidates will be able to download the TNPSC CTS answer key 2026 once the link gets activated on the official website of the commission.
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TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026
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Link Active Soon
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Is this the TNPSC CTS Final Answer Key 2026?
The TNPSC concluded the written examination successfully on 19 September 2-26. The commission is now going to release the answer key which is provisional in nature. This means that the candidates will have the option to raise objections against this key, which will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the commission and after that the commission will release the final answer key after reviewing the objections.
TNPSC CTS Answer Key 2026 Objection Link
The TNPSC will release the CTS Provisional answer key which means that if you find any discrepancy in the answers provided by the commission, then you can file objections through the dedicated portal. The candidates will be provided a time period of 3-4 days to file their objections. In order to file an objection, you need to have solid evidence support in form of documents from official sources.