UPSC CGPDTM Recruitment 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will soon close the online application process for the position of Examiner of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications (GI). This recruitment is being conducted under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
102 Posts to be Filled
A total of 102 posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. Of these, 100 posts are for Examiner of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications, while two posts are reserved for Deputy Director (Examination Reforms). Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the UPSC's Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal, upsc.gov.in.
The application process for the UPSC CGPDTM Recruitment began on December 13, 2025, and candidates can apply online until January 1, 2026. The Commission has clarified that no applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Postal Details and Eligibility
A total of 100 vacancies have been notified for the positions of Examiner for Trademarks and GI. Candidates applying for these positions must possess a degree in Law or an equivalent qualification. The eligibility criteria for the two Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) positions are specified in the official notification.
Candidates for all these positions must be between 21 and 35 years of age as of January 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories such as Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be given age relaxation as per government rules.
Important Application Information
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted online only. Candidates must upload their educational qualifications, category, and identity documents when applying. This includes degree certificates, category certificates (if applicable), photo IDs, and other required documents.
The Commission advises candidates to carefully read the official notification before applying to ensure accurate information regarding eligibility, pay scale, and reservation requirements.
Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted in several stages. The first stage will be a preliminary examination, consisting of objective-type questions. This will be followed by the main examination, which will consist of descriptive questions.
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for an interview or personality test, where their professional qualifications and knowledge will be assessed. Final selection will be made after document verification and a medical examination.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a basic salary of ₹56,100. The total monthly salary, including all allowances, can range from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh.
Online Application Process
Candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
First, visit the UPSC's official website, upsc.gov.in.
Click on the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) link on the homepage.
If you are a new user, complete your registration by clicking on New User Registration.
Verify your email address and mobile number, and create a login ID and password.
After logging in, select the relevant post (Examiner of Trade Marks & GI / Deputy Director).
Carefully fill in the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
Upload a passport-sized photo, signature, educational certificates, and category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee if applicable online.
Submit the application form after verifying all the details.
After completing the application, download the confirmation page and preserve its printout.
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