Subject Matter Expert GS & Geography.

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)