The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is approaching the final deadline for applications to fill over a hundred specialized positions in the field of intellectual property rights. The online registration window for recruiting Examiners of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (GI) and Deputy Directors under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) will close soon. Aspiring candidates have until January 1, 2026, to submit their forms on the official UPSC portal.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment drive, conducted for the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aims to fill a total of 102 vacancies. The breakdown includes 100 posts for Examiner of Trade Marks & GI and 2 posts for Deputy Director (Examination Reforms).
The essential qualification required for the Examiner posts is a degree in Law or an equivalent relevant field. For the Deputy Director role, candidates must refer to the detailed official notification. The age limit for all positions is between 21 and 35 years as of January 1, 2026. The government-mandated age relaxation will be applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates must apply exclusively online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal at upsc.gov.in. The registration process commenced on December 13, 2025.
The required documents for upload include degree certificates, category certificate (if applicable), photo identity proof, and other supporting documents as specified. Applicants are strongly advised to read the comprehensive official notification thoroughly before proceeding to understand the detailed eligibility, pay scale, and reservation rules.
To apply, follow these steps:
- Visit the UPSC ORA portal at upsc.gov.in.
- Register as a new user by providing personal details.
- Verify your email ID and mobile number via OTP.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill out the application form and select the desired post.
- Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee, if required.
- Submit the final form and save or print the confirmation page.
Selection Process and Attractive Salary Package
The selection for these coveted positions will be a rigorous multi-stage process. It will consist of a Preliminary Examination with objective-type questions, followed by a Main Examination comprising descriptive written papers. Candidates who clear these written stages will be shortlisted for an Interview or Personality Test to evaluate their professional competence. Final appointment will be contingent upon successful document verification and a medical examination.
The selected candidates will be offered a lucrative compensation package. The basic pay for the post is ₹56,100 per month. With the addition of various government allowances, the gross monthly salary is expected to be in the range of ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,25,000, making it a highly attractive career opportunity in the public sector.
With the deadline of January 1, 2026, fast approaching, candidates are urged to complete their applications well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical glitches on the UPSC ORA portal.
