TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026 OUT – Download PDF, Response Sheet & Objection Link
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The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the District Educational Officer Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the District Educational Officer examination held on March 25, 2026 (Main Written Examination – Paper IV – Education) can now check and download the provisional answer key from the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in.
This recruitment drive is for the post of District Educational Officer included in Combined Civil Services Examination (Group I-C Services) under Notification No. 05/2024. If you find any discrepancy in the answers, you can raise objections before the stipulated deadline.
Key Details
- Organization: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)
- Post Name: District Educational Officer (DEO)
- Exam Date: March 25, 2026 (Paper – IV Education, CBT method)
- Answer Key Status: Released (Tentative Answer Key)
- Release Date: April 7, 2026
- Official Website: www.tnpsc.gov.in
Direct Link: Download TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026 PDF / Response Sheet
How to Download
Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:
- Visit the official website: www.tnpsc.gov.in
- Navigate to the “Answer Key” or “Recruitment” / Press Releases section
- Click on “TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026” link (Tentative Answer Key for Paper IV – Education)
- Log in using your One Time Registration (OTR) ID and Password
- Your answer key with recorded responses (Response Sheet) will appear on screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference (available till May 06, 2026 in some cases)
How to Calculate Score
Use this formula to estimate your score:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking)
Marking Scheme for District Educational Officer Exam:
- Correct Answer: +X marks (as per question paper pattern)
- Wrong Answer: -X mark (negative marking, if applicable)
- Unattempted: 0 marks
Objection Process
If you disagree with any answer in the provisional key, follow these steps:
- Log in to your candidate portal on www.tnpsc.gov.in using OTR credentials
- Go to the “Challenge/Objection” section on the dashboard
- Select the question(s) you want to challenge
- Upload supporting documents or references (if required)
- Pay the objection fee (if applicable, refundable if accepted)
- Submit before the deadline
Important: Objections submitted after the deadline will NOT be considered. Verify exact deadline on the official dashboard.
Important Dates
- Exam Conducted: March 25, 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Released: April 7, 2026
- Last Date to Raise Objection: Check official portal (typically 7 days from release)
FAQs
The provisional answer key was released on April 7, 2026, for the exam held on March 25, 2026.
You can download it from the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in or use the direct link provided in the key details section.
Log in to your candidate portal on www.tnpsc.gov.in, go to the Challenge/Objection section, select questions, upload documents, and submit before the deadline.
The last date is typically within 7 days of release; check the official portal for the exact deadline.
Use the formula: Total Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) – (Wrong Answers × Negative Marking), based on the exam’s marking scheme.
