TEAM

Test & Evaluation

TYPE

Full-time

POSITIONS

1

POSTED

Feb 16, 2026

JOB ID

019c55a1

Subject Matter Expert GS & Philosophy

Job Specification:

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

Job Purpose:

Philosophy Optional & GS Content Creation & Review, Evaluation & Review of Evaluation.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

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

Specific Knowledge & Skills

- They should have thorough knowledge of the UPSC CSE. They should understand the depth of the syllabus.

- Solid command over Indian Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, and applied philosophy topics.

- Given at least two UPSC Mains/ one Interview.

- Masters in philosophy preferred.

Major KRA

- Identifying Trends and analyzing patterns of UPSC.

- Identifying topics and Types of Questions.





- Framing Questions meeting the standard and demand of the UPSC

- Preparing Detailed Answers for those questions

- Reviewing the answer: Content enrichment, sticking to the structure, addressing the demand.

- Proofreading: emphasizing the key terms, eradicating editing mistakes, grammar correction.

- Finalizing the Paper: getting the paper in the print and online ready format

- Evaluating and Reviewing the Evaluated copies for quality.

Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualification

- They should have written at least 2 UPSC CSE Mains with Philosophy as optional.

- They should have appeared for at least one interview in UPSC CSE.

Preferred/Additional Qualification

- Subject Experience of Philosophy.

Minimum Experience

- Graduation in Philosophy

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 + Philosophy Optional)

📌 Subject Matter Expert GS & Philosophy (India)
🏢 Drishti IAS
📍 India