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.
• Strong 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)