TNPSC Answer Key 2026 (Test Code 006) has been released on 30/07/2026 by the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. This is a provisional (tentative) answer key for the objective-type departmental examination conducted in May-June 2026. The objection window is open from 31/07/2026 to 06/08/2026 until 5:45 PM – candidates must email their objections with supporting proof to the official address. This article is based on the official answer key notice and objection procedure released by TNPSC on its website.
Candidates who appeared in Test Code 006 can now download their answer key, cross-check their marked responses, and estimate their probable score. If you believe any answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you have six days to submit your objection by email with evidence from the question paper or a standard reference.
Answer Key – Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) |
| Exam Name | Departmental Examinations, May 2026 |
| Exam Stage | Test Code 006 (Objective Type) |
| Exam Dates | 22/05/2026 to 02/06/2026 (excluding 27-29/05/2026) and 21/06/2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Release Date | 30/07/2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 06/08/2026, 5:45 PM |
| Objection Mode | Email only |
| Official Website | https://www.tnpsc.gov.in |
How to Download the TNPSC Answer Key 2026 (Test Code 006)
- Go to the official TNPSC website: https://www.tnpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Departmental Examination – Answer Keys” section.
- Locate the link for Test Code 006, Departmental Examinations May 2026.
- Click the link to open or download the tentative answer key PDF.
- Save a copy of the PDF to your device for offline reference.
- Open your response sheet or OMR copy and mark your answers alongside the official key.
Calculate Your Probable Score
The exact marking scheme for Test Code 006 is not specified in the official notification. To estimate your score accurately, verify the marks per question, negative marking rules, and any bonus questions from your original exam admit card or the official exam instructions. Once you have those details, count your correct answers, wrong answers, and unattempted questions, then apply the formula:
Score = (Correct × Marks per Question) − (Wrong × Penalty)
For example, if the scheme is 2 marks per correct and 0.5 marks deducted for each wrong:
- 60 correct, 15 wrong, 25 unattempted: (60 × 2) − (15 × 0.5) = 112.5 marks
Cross-check this calculation against the notification or contact TNPSC if the marking rules are unclear.
Should You Challenge This Answer Key?
Raise an objection if you have one of these reasons:
- The question paper itself has a printing error or ambiguity that changes the meaning of the question or answer choices.
- The answer in the provisional key contradicts the official question paper text you received in the exam.
- You have a reference from a standard textbook, government guideline, or official statutory document that proves the answer wrong.
- Multiple credible published sources agree the answer is incorrect, and you can cite them.
Do not raise an objection if you are only guessing, or if you saw a different answer on social media, a coaching app, or an unverified website – TNPSC evaluates objections only against published references and the exam question paper. The objection fee structure and non-refundable status are not specified in this notification; verify these details on the official website or contact TNPSC directly before submitting.
How to Raise an Objection
- Gather all required documents: your hall ticket (admit card), register number, and a clear copy of the relevant question from the exam paper.
- Prepare your objection email with these details:
- Your full name, register number, and hall ticket number
- Exam name and Test Code (006)
- The question number you are objecting to
- The answer currently shown in the provisional key
- The answer you believe is correct
- Supporting proof: the exact text from the question paper, a page scan from an official textbook, a government rule or gazette, or a dated publication by a recognised authority
- Compose your email clearly, with each objection on a separate topic line or section if you are raising multiple objections.
- Send your email to [email protected] between 31/07/2026 and 06/08/2026, before 5:45 PM.
- Do not send objections by post, phone, or any channel other than email – TNPSC has confirmed that only email objections within the window will be considered.
- Keep a copy of your email and all supporting documents for your records.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Departmental Exams Conducted | 22/05/2026 – 02/06/2026 and 21/06/2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released (Test Code 006) | 30/07/2026 |
| Objection Submission Window | 31/07/2026 to 06/08/2026, 5:45 PM |
| Final Answer Key Release | As per official notification |
| Result Declaration | As per official notification |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Test Code 006 Provisional Answer Key | Click Here |
| TNPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is Test Code 006 in the TNPSC May 2026 departmental exam?
Ans. Test Code 006 is an objective-type subject paper conducted as part of the May-June 2026 departmental examination cycle. It is one of multiple subject papers taken by existing government employees to satisfy service eligibility rules or promotion requirements. TNPSC conducts these departmental exams separately from its public recruitment exams (Group 1, Group 2, etc.), which are open to external candidates.
Q2. How do I download the TNPSC Answer Key 2026 (Test Code 006)?
Ans. Visit https://www.tnpsc.gov.in, go to the “Departmental Examination – Answer Keys” section, and click the link for Test Code 006, May 2026. The provisional answer key PDF will download or open. Save it to your device and cross-check your marked responses.
Q3. Is this the final answer key or a provisional one?
Ans. This is a provisional (tentative) answer key. TNPSC may revise answers after reviewing objections raised by candidates. The final answer key will be released after the objection window closes and changes are made based on expert review.
Q4. Can I raise an objection after 06/08/2026 at 5:45 PM?
Ans. No. The objection window for Test Code 006 is strictly 31/07/2026 to 06/08/2026, 5:45 PM. Objections received after this deadline will not be accepted. Email only; post and phone objections are explicitly not considered.
Q5. What happens if my objection is accepted?
Ans. If TNPSC’s subject-matter experts agree your objection is valid, the answer in the final key will be corrected. Your marks will be recalculated based on the corrected final answer key, and the revised score will be used in the result declaration. However, TNPSC will not refund the objection fee regardless of the outcome.
Q6. Do I need to pay an objection fee, and is it refundable?
Ans. The official notification does not specify an objection fee for the departmental exam. Contact TNPSC directly or check the official website for any fee details. Objections are submitted by email only; do not assume any fee structure without official confirmation.
Q7. Can I raise an objection for more than one question?
Ans. Yes, you can raise multiple objections in a single email or separate emails, as long as each objection includes all required details and supporting proof. Send all objections before the 06/08/2026 deadline.
Q8. What proof do I need to attach with my objection?
Ans. You must provide supporting evidence: the exact text or image of the relevant question from the exam paper, a page from an official textbook or government guideline that contradicts the key, or a statutory reference. Objections without proof or credible references are unlikely to be accepted by expert reviewers.
