Subject Matter Expert GS & Psychology
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:
Psychology Optional & GS Content Creation & Review, Evaluation & Review of Evaluation
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Making/Reviewing Questions & Reviewing Evaluation related to Psychology Optional & General Studies for UPSC Mains Examination.
Specific Knowledge & Skills
Strong conceptual clarity in Psychology optional syllabus (paper 1 & 2).
Ability to incorporate psychological theories, experiments, and real-life applications.
Understanding of UPSC writing demand and answer structuring.
Given at least two UPSC Mains/one Interview.
Masters in Psychology preferred.
Major KRA
Identifying trends and analyzing UPSC Psychology optional paper pattern.
Identifying topics and types of questions.
Framing questions meeting UPSC standards and conceptual demand.
Preparing detailed answers with examples, experiments, case-based structure where relevant.
Reviewing answers for enrichment, structure, and demand fulfilment.
Proofreading: improving terminology usage, removing errors, grammar correction.
Finalizing the paper: ensuring print-ready and online-ready format.
Reviewing evaluated copies for evaluation quality and uniformity.
Qualification and Experience
Minimum Qualification
Preferred/Additional Qualification
Minimum Experience
Relevant/Additional Experience
Target Groups / Organization
Drishti IAS is a leading coaching institute in India, founded in 1999 by Dr. Vikas Divyakirti. It specializes in preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Exam and state-level exams, offering classroom and online courses, study materials, and test series in both Hindi and English. Renowned for its expert faculty and student-focused approach, Drishti IAS is headquartered in Delhi and is known for helping thousands of aspirants achieve success in competitive exams.
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