TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF, Raise Objection, Check Cut Off & Result Updates

TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the provisional District Educational Officer (DEO) Main Examination - Paper IV (Education) answer key on April 7, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download the TNPSC DEO provisional answer key 2026 along with their response sheet on the official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The DEO Main Written Examination (Paper-IV) was conducted on March 25, 2026 (Forenoon) in CBT mode under Combined Civil Services Examination (Group I-C Services) Notification No. 05/2024.

Quick Overview: TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026

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Marking Scheme

How to Download TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026?

1. Visit the official website: www.tnpsc.gov.in
2. Open the section for Answer Key / Press Releases / Recruitment.
3. Click on the TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026 (Tentative Answer Key – Paper IV Education) link.
4. Login using One Time Registration (OTR) ID and Password to view your response sheet with answers.
5. Download the answer key PDF / response sheet and save it for reference.

Direct Press Release Link (for reference): Check the latest press release on the TNPSC site for the tentative answer key.

How to Check Score Using TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026?

• Match your marked answers with the official tentative answer key.
• Add marks for correct answers as per the official marking scheme.
• Deduct marks for wrong answers if negative marking is applicable.
• Your estimated score = (Correct × Marks) – (Wrong × Negative Marks)

How to Raise Objection Against TNPSC DEO Answer Key 2026?

If you find any incorrect answer(s) in the provisional key, you can challenge them during the official objection window. Make sure you submit the objection before the last date.

Objection Process (Step-by-Step)

1. Go to the official objection portal on www.tnpsc.gov.in.
2. Login using your OTR ID and Password.
3. Select the Question ID/Number you want to challenge.
4. Upload supporting proof/reference document (PDF/image) as required.
5. Pay the objection fee (if applicable – usually refundable if accepted).
6. Submit and download the acknowledgement/receipt.

Note: Objections submitted after the deadline will not be considered. If your objection is accepted, the authority may refund the fee as per rules.

When Will TNPSC DEO Result 2026 Be Released?

The TNPSC DEO Result 2026 is generally announced after the objection process is completed and the final answer key is published. Candidates can check results using their OTR ID / Registration Number on the official website. Expected date will be updated once officially announced.

Final Answer Key & Result: What Happens After Objections?

• The exam authority reviews all submitted objections.
• If changes are accepted, a Final Answer Key is released.
• Results are prepared based on the final answer key.
• Cut off and merit list (if applicable) are published along with or after the result.

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