UPSC CGPDTM recruitment 2025: Notification released, registration begins on this date at upsc.gov.in
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for recruitment to the posts of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (GI) under the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The recruitment also includes two posts of Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) under UPSC. The total number of vacancies is 102. The online application process will start on December 13, 2025, and end on January 1, 2026. Candidates with the required educational qualifications and within the prescribed age limit can apply through the UPSC portal.
Vacancy details and eligibilityThe UPSC CGPDTM recruitment is focused on specialised roles in IP law and examination reforms. Check details below:
Category-wise relaxations apply as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates. Educational qualifications include a law degree or equivalent credentials suitable for examining trademarks and geographical indications.
Application detailsThe application for the UPSC CGPDTM Examiner Recruitment 2025 must be submitted online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. The application window will be open from December 13, 2025, and will close on January 1, 2026.
Documents Required:
How to register onlineHere is how aspirants can register once application window is opened:
Visit UPSC ORA portal.
Click “New User? Register” and provide personal details.
Verify email and mobile via OTP/link.
Log in using your ID and password.
Fill in the application form and select the post.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, degree, category certificate).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the form and save/print the confirmation page. Selection process for UPSC CGPDTMThe selection process for the UPSC CGPDTM Examiner Recruitment 2025 consists of multiple stages. It begins with a Preliminary Examination, which includes objective-type questions, followed by the Main Examination, comprising written descriptive questions. Candidates who qualify are then called for an Interview or Personality Test to assess their professional competence. The final stage involves Document Verification and a Medical Examination before appointment. The basic pay for the post is ₹56,100 per month, and the gross monthly salary, including allowances, is estimated to range between ₹1,00,000 and ₹1,25,000.
The recruitment also includes two posts of Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) under UPSC. The total number of vacancies is 102. The online application process will start on December 13, 2025, and end on January 1, 2026. Candidates with the required educational qualifications and within the prescribed age limit can apply through the UPSC portal.
Category-wise relaxations apply as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates. Educational qualifications include a law degree or equivalent credentials suitable for examining trademarks and geographical indications.
Documents Required:
- Degree certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Photo identity proof
- Other supporting documents as mentioned in the official notification
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