TEAM

Test & Evaluation

TYPE

Full time

POSITIONS

1

POSTED

Feb 16, 2026

JOB ID

019c55b3

Subject Matter Expert GS & PSIR

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: PSIR Optional & GS Content Creation & Review, Evaluation & Review of Evaluation

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Making/Reviewing Questions & Reviewing Evaluation related to Political Science & International Relations Optional & General Studies for UPSC Mains Examination.

Specific Knowledge & Skills

- Strong command over political theory, Indian politics, comparative politics, and international relations.

- Ability to integrate contemporary issues (global geopolitics, India’s foreign policy, constitutional governance).

- Deep understanding of UPSC demand-based writing and conceptual clarity.

- Given at least two UPSC Mains/one Interview.

- Master’s in political science & international Relations preferred.

Major KRA





- Identifying trends and analyzing UPSC PSIR optional paper pattern.

- Identifying key themes and type of questions (thinkers + contemporary relevance).

- Framing UPSC-level questions meeting syllabus and demand.

- Preparing detailed answers using thinkers, quotations, current examples, and analytical structure.

- Reviewing answers: enrichment, structure, demand fulfilment.

- Proofreading: eliminating errors, improving expression, grammar correction.

- Finalizing the paper: ensuring print-ready and online-ready format.

- Reviewing evaluated copies to maintain evaluation standardization.

Qualification and Experience

Minimum Qualification

- Should have written at least 2 UPSC CSE Mains with PSIR as optional.

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

Preferred/Additional Qualification

- Subject experience of Political Science & International Relations.

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 + PSIR Optional)

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