Subject Matter Expert GS & Geography

Drishti IAS; Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Drishti IAS is looking for talent to focus on Geography Optional and General Studies content creation and review. The role requires creating and reviewing examination questions for the UPSC Mains examination, ensuring quality and alignment with UPSC standards.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of the UPSC syllabus, excellent writing skills, and experience in the subject. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s in Geography and familiarity with Microsoft Office and AI tools. This is an opportunity to impact UPSC aspirants positively.

Qualifications

• Written at least 2 UPSC CSE Mains with Geography as optional.
• Appeared for at least one interview in UPSC CSE.

Responsibilities

• Make and review questions for Geography Optional & General Studies.
• Identify trends and analyze UPSC Geography Optional patterns.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of UPSC CSE and Geography optional syllabus

Understanding of demand-based approach

Strong command over physical and human geography

Education

Masters in Geography preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grok

Job description

Job Specification

Performing PYQ analysis, listing test-wise topics and questions, making questions or allocating to freelancers, reviewing questions and their model answers, finalizing the paper in print-ready format. Evaluating and reviewing evaluated copies for quality.

Job Purpose

Geography Optional & GS Content Creation & Review, Evaluation & Review of Evaluation

Primary Job Responsibilities

Making/Reviewing Questions & Reviewing Evaluation related to Geography Optional & General Studies for UPSC Mains Examination.

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of UPSC CSE and Geography optional syllabus.
• Understanding of demand-based approach (mapping, diagrams, conceptual and applied geography).
• Strong command over physical geography, human geography, economic geography, Indian geography, and current geography issues.
• Given at least two UPSC Mains/one Interview.
• Masters in Geography preferred.

Major KRA

• Identifying trends and analyzing UPSC Geography Optional and GS paper patterns.
• Identifying topics and types of questions.
• Framing questions meeting UPSC standards and demand.
• Preparing detailed answers with maps/diagrams wherever required.
• Reviewing answers for content enrichment, demand-fulfilment, and structure.
• Proofreading: emphasizing key terms, removing errors, grammar correction.
• Finalizing the paper: ensuring print-ready and online-ready format.
• Ensuring evaluation quality and standardization in checked copies.

Qualification And Experience

Minimum Qualification

• Should have written at least 2 UPSC CSE Mains with Geography as optional.
• Should have appeared for at least one interview in UPSC CSE.

Preferred/Additional Qualification

• Subject experience of Geography.

Relevant/Additional Experience

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, etc.

Target Groups / Organization

• UPSC CSE Mains Students (GS + Geography Optional)