The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the commencement of a recruitment drive for 102 positions, with the application window opening on December 13, 2025. This recruitment drive, detailed in Advertisement No. 14/2025, includes vacancies for Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications and Deputy Director (Examination Reforms). The online application process will be active until January 1, 2026.
A significant portion of the openings, specifically 100 positions, are for the role of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications. These positions are within the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), which operates under the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. These examiners play a crucial role in protecting Intellectual Property Rights in India. The remaining two vacancies are for Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) within the UPSC itself, a role vital for modernizing the examination processes conducted by the Commission.
The UPSC is the premier central recruiting agency of India. The selection process for these positions will involve a Recruitment Test (RT) or Interview, followed by an Interview. Candidates must apply online through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal, accessible via the UPSC website.
Candidates applying for the CGPDTM Examiner positions should possess a degree in law or equivalent qualification with knowledge of Intellectual Property. While the detailed notification will be released on December 13, 2025, the short notice indicates that candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from December 13, 2025, to January 1, 2026, through the official UPSC ORA portal. The application process involves: * Visiting the UPSC Online portal upsconline.nic.in. * Completing the registration process with accurate personal information, contact details, educational qualifications, and work experience. * Uploading required documents, including a recent photograph, signature, and educational certificates, in the prescribed format. * Paying the application fee online.
Candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed instructions provided in the official advertisement before submitting their applications. The detailed notification, which will be available on the UPSC website, will contain comprehensive information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, the selection process, and other important details.
