Organisation
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Recruitment for the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 102
Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (GI): 100
Deputy Director (Examination Reforms): 2
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Examiner: Degree in Law (LL.B.) or relevant qualification as prescribed in the official notification.
Deputy Director: Ph.D. in any discipline with relevant experience in teaching/research/examination reforms.
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
Examiner: ~21–35 years (relaxations applicable per govt. rules).
Deputy Director: Higher category limits (e.g., up to ~43–45 years).
Pay Scale
Examiner: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹46,200 basic, plus allowances) under 7th CPC.
Deputy Director: Level-11 pay scale.
Important Dates
Notification Release: 12 Dec 2025
Online Applications Open: 13 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply: 01 Jan 2026
Application Mode
Online via UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
Application fee: ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS (exemptions for female/SC/ST/PwBD).
Selection Process
Based on Interview / Recruitment Test + Interview as decided by UPSC.
Final selection after document verification & medical fitness.
How to Apply (Brief)
One-Time Registration (OTR) on UPSC ORA portal.
Select Advertisement No. 14/2025 (CGPDTM Examiner).
Complete form, upload documents, pay fee, and submit before 01 Jan 2026.
Save confirmation for future reference.