Job Description

About ToppersNotes

ToppersNotes is an education-focused organization engaged in creating exam-oriented books, notes, and digital resources for Central and State-level competitive examinations. Our research team plays a critical role in identifying, organizing, and structuring exam-related information used across our academic products.

Job Purpose

The Research Associate will be primarily responsible for searching, identifying, and compiling information on competitive examinations and maintaining structured exam databases in Excel. The role requires effective use of research tools, Excel, and AI platforms such as ChatGPT to support academic and publishing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Exam Identification & Research

Search and identify Central and State-level competitive examinations (Government, Semi-Government, and statutory bodies). Track exams conducted by UPSC, SSC, Banking bodies, Railways, State PSCs, Police, Teaching boards, CETs, Universities, etc. Monitor official notifications, recruitment portals, and exam calendars.
2. Excel-Based Data Compilation

i). Create and maintain exam lists in Excel, including fields such as:

Exam Name Conducting Body Level (Central / State) Eligibility Subjects / Syllabus Area Exam Frequency
ii). Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and regular updates.

3. Use of AI & Research Tools

i). Effectively use OpenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for:

Initial research support Structuring exam data Summarizing exam information
ii). Validate AI-generated outputs with official sources before final documentation.

4. Academic & Content Support

Share structured exam data with content, editorial, and academic teams. Assist in exam categorization and mapping for book and content planning.
5. Documentation & Reporting

Prepare clean, well-organized Excel sheets and research summaries. Maintain version-controlled and updated research files.

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduate or Post-graduate in any discipline Must have appeared in one or more competitive examinations (UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PSCs, Police, Teaching Exams, etc.) Familiarity with the competitive exam ecosystem is essential.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Good working knowledge of MS Excel (data entry, sorting, filtering, basic formulas) Ability to research exams using official websites and notifications Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT for research assistance Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Basic understanding of competitive exam structures Ability to work independently in an office environment

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Competitive exam aspirants or former aspirants Experience in education, coaching institutes, publishing, or ed-tech Candidates with exposure to multiple exams will be preferred Candidates comfortable with structured, repetitive, accuracy-driven work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Application Question(s):

Have you appeared in any Govt exams ? What's your current CTC ? What's your expected CTC ?
Work Location: In person