TEAM

Test & Evaluation

TYPE

Full time

POSITIONS

1

POSTED

Feb 16, 2026

JOB ID

019c55cf

Subject Matter Expert GS & Geography

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)

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