The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has officially released the Final Answer Key for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary 2026 for recruitment to Miscellaneous Posts under the Government of Tripura. The exam was conducted on 01 March 2026 under Advertisement No. 18/2025 dated 04/06/2025. Candidates who appeared in any of the four booklet series -Series A, B, C, or D can now cross-check all 100 answers, identify bonus questions, and estimate their preliminary exam score.
TPSC CCE Prelims 2026 Answer Key - Quick Overview
Before diving into the full series-wise answer key, here is a quick summary of all the essential details related to the TPSC CCE Preliminary Exam 2026 Final Answer Key release.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Exam 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 18/2025 dated 04/06/2025 |
| Recruitment | Miscellaneous Posts under the Govt. of Tripura |
| Exam Date | 01 March 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Final Answer Key |
| Booklet Series | A, B, C, D |
| Total Questions | 100 per series |
| Bonus Question - Series A | Q. No. 73 (all candidates awarded 1 mark) |
| Bonus Question - Series B | Q. No. 89 (all candidates awarded 1 mark) |
| Bonus Question - Series C | Q. No. 82 (all candidates awarded 1 mark) |
| Bonus Question - Series D | Q. No. 94 (all candidates awarded 1 mark) |
| Official PDF Link | Click Here |
What is the TPSC CCE Prelims 2026 Final Answer Key?
The TPSC CCE Prelims 2026 Final Answer Key is the officially verified and definitive set of correct answers released by the Tripura Public Service Commission for the Combined Competitive Examination Preliminary test. It supersedes any provisional key that may have been published earlier and serves as the authoritative reference for evaluating candidate performance.
The Final Answer Key covers all 100 questions across all four booklet series. Candidates are advised to use only this final key -not any provisional or unofficial key -to calculate their scores. One notable feature of this key is the bonus question policy: one question in each series has been marked with an asterisk (*), meaning all candidates who appeared in that series are awarded 1 mark for that question regardless of whether they attempted it or not.
Bonus Question Details - TPSC CCE Prelims 2026
The Tripura Public Service Commission has designated one question per booklet series as a bonus (full marks awarded to all candidates). This decision is typically taken when a question is found to be ambiguous or incorrectly set. Here are the bonus questions for each series:
- Booklet Series A: Q. No. 73 -All candidates are awarded 1 (one) mark irrespective of whether the question was attempted or not.
- Booklet Series B: Q. No. 89 -All candidates are awarded 1 (one) mark irrespective of whether the question was attempted or not.
- Booklet Series C: Q. No. 82 -All candidates are awarded 1 (one) mark irrespective of whether the question was attempted or not.
- Booklet Series D: Q. No. 94 -All candidates are awarded 1 (one) mark irrespective of whether the question was attempted or not.
TPSC CCE Prelims 2026 Final Answer Key - Booklet Series A
Below is the complete Final Answer Key for Booklet Series A of the TPSC CCE Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared with a Series A question booklet should use this table to verify their answers. Note that Q. No. 73 is a bonus question (marked *).
| Q No | Answer | Q No | Answer | Q No | Answer | Q No | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 26 | B | 51 | C | 76 | B |
| 2 | D | 27 | C | 52 | D | 77 | A |
| 3 | C | 28 | C | 53 | A | 78 | C |
| 4 | C | 29 | A | 54 | D | 79 | D |
| 5 | B | 30 | B | 55 | D | 80 | C |
| 6 | C | 31 | D | 56 | B | 81 | B |
| 7 | A | 32 | B | 57 | C | 82 | B |
| 8 | B | 33 | D | 58 | B | 83 | B |
| 9 | B | 34 | A | 59 | C | 84 | A |
| 10 | A | 35 | A | 60 | C | 85 | A |
| 11 | B | 36 | B | 61 | B | 86 | A |
| 12 | C | 37 | D | 62 | C | 87 | B |
| 13 | A | 38 | C | 63 | D | 88 | C |
| 14 | B | 39 | A | 64 | D | 89 | C |
| 15 | C | 40 | B | 65 | A | 90 | B |
| 16 | A | 41 | B | 66 | B | 91 | C |
| 17 | A | 42 | B | 67 | D | 92 | B |
| 18 | C | 43 | B | 68 | C | 93 | C |
| 19 | B | 44 | C | 69 | B | 94 | A |
| 20 | A | 45 | A | 70 | B | 95 | D |
| 21 | B | 46 | C | 71 | A | 96 | C |
| 22 | B | 47 | B | 72 | A | 97 | B |
| 23 | C | 48 | B | 73 | * (Bonus) | 98 | B |
| 24 | C | 49 | B | 74 | A | 99 | A |
| 25 | A | 50 | D | 75 | C | 100 | A |
The direct link to download the TPSC Final Answer Key 2026 is provided below
Click Here: TPSC CCE Prelims Final Answer Key 2026
How to Download the TPSC CCE Prelims 2026 Final Answer Key PDF
Candidates can access and download the official Final Answer Key PDF directly from the Tripura Public Service Commission website. Follow these simple steps to download the key:
- Visit the official TPSC website: tpsc.tripura.gov.in
- Navigate to the "Notifications" or "Answer Keys" section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification titled "Final Answer Key - CCE Preliminary Exam 2026 - Advt. No. 18/2025"
- Click the PDF link to open or download the answer key.
- Alternatively, directly access the PDF at: TPSC CCE Prelims Final Answer Key 2026
How to Calculate Your Score Using the TPSC CCE Prelims 2026 Answer Key
Once you have identified your booklet series and located the corresponding answer key table, you can estimate your preliminary exam score. Here is a simple method to do so accurately, keeping the bonus question in mind:
- Match each of your answers with the correct answer listed in the Final Answer Key for your series.
- Count the total number of correct answers. Each correct answer typically carries 1 mark (check the official exam notification for the exact marking scheme).
- Add 1 mark for the bonus question of your series (Q. No. 73 for Series A, Q. No. 89 for Series B, Q. No. 82 for Series C, Q. No. 94 for Series D) regardless of whether you attempted it or left it blank.
- If there is negative marking, deduct accordingly for every wrong answer (check the official notification for negative marking details).
- Your estimated total = Correct answers × Marks per question + Bonus mark − Negative marks (if any)
About TPSC CCE 2026 - Recruitment to Miscellaneous Posts
The TPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2026 is a state-level competitive recruitment examination conducted by the Tripura Public Service Commission for filling various Miscellaneous Posts under the Government of Tripura. The examination process involves a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination for shortlisted candidates.
The Preliminary Examination for this recruitment cycle was held on 01 March 2026 under Advertisement No. 18/2025 (issued on 04 June 2025). The exam featured an objective-type question paper of 100 questions across four booklet series. The Final Answer Key released by TPSC is the basis for evaluating all candidate answer sheets and shortlisting candidates for the next stage.
What Happens After the TPSC CCE Prelims Answer Key 2026?
The release of the Final Answer Key marks the beginning of the evaluation process. Here is what candidates can expect next in the TPSC CCE 2026 recruitment timeline:
- Answer Sheet Evaluation: TPSC will use this final key to evaluate all candidate OMR sheets.
- Preliminary Result Declaration: Based on marks obtained, TPSC will announce the list of candidates qualifying for the Mains examination.
- TPSC CCE Mains Examination: Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Main (written) examination, which is descriptive in nature.
- Final Selection & Interview: Candidates clearing the Mains will be called for an interview/personality test, after which the final merit list will be prepared.
