Proofreader (Science | English Medium)

Job Description — Proofreader (Science | PCB | English Medium)

Company Name: Goyal Brothers Prakashan
Job Title: Proofreader – Science (PCB)
Department: Editorial / Publishing
Location: Noida
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Goyal Brothers Prakashan

Goyal Brothers Prakashan is a reputed educational publishing house specializing in school textbooks and academic content aligned with CBSE, ICSE, and other national curricula.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Science Proofreader with strong knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), an English-medium academic background, and prior experience in the publishing industry. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy, clarity, and quality of science content before publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread science textbooks, manuscripts, and academic content covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Ensure accuracy of scientific concepts, terminology, formulas, and data.
• Correct grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors.
• Check consistency in units, symbols, diagrams, tables, captions, and references.
• Ensure content follows curriculum requirements and editorial standards.
• Coordinate with editors, authors, and production teams for corrections and revisions.
• Meet deadlines and maintain high-quality publishing standards.

Mandatory Requirements

• English medium education background (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
• 2–5 years of experience in the publishing industry as a proofreader or editor.
• Excellent command of written English.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with proofreading marks and publishing workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Science (B.Sc / M.Sc) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields.
• Experience working on CBSE / ICSE / IGCSE science textbooks.
• Knowledge of academic style guides and editorial standards.

What We Offer

• Long-term role in a reputed publishing house.
• Professional editorial work environment.
• Competitive salary as per experience and skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an English-medium educational background?
• Do you have prior experience in the publishing industry as a proofreader/editor?

• Do you have strong subject knowledge of PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)?

• Have you previously worked on science textbooks, academic books, or educational content?

• Do you have experience following editorial style guides and proofreading marks?

• Are you willing to work late / extend working hours when required to meet deadlines (late sitting after office hours)?

Experience:

• Proofreading: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Preferred)

Work Location: In person