The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued the official 2025 recruitment notification for the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), announcing a total of 102 vacancies — including 100 posts as Examiners of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications and 2 as Deputy Director (Examination Reforms). The online application portal will open on 13 December 2025, and interested candidates will have until 01 January 2026 (11:59 PM) to apply.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility & Vacancy Details?
Eligible candidates must have a graduation degree in a relevant discipline — the post is suited for graduates with requisite knowledge relevant to trademarks/GI.
Age limit for applicants is 21 to 35 years as on 1 January 2026. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government norms.
How to Apply and Important Dates?
- Application Start Date: 13 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 01 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Applications must be submitted via UPSC’s online portal at upsconline.nic.in.
Candidates applying should carefully read the detailed notification once published on the official site, filling in all required details and uploading necessary documents within deadline.
What Does the Role Involve: About CGPDTM?
CGPDTM operates under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and is responsible for administration of the Patents Act, Designs Act and Trade Marks Act in India. Those selected as Examiners will handle examination of applications for trademarks and geographical indications, evaluation, legal compliance, and related administrative tasks — a key role for India’s intellectual property framework.
What Applicants Should Do Next?
Candidates interested in the 2025 recruitment should:
- Monitor the official UPSC site for the detailed advertisement.
- Ensure their graduation degree is in a qualifying discipline.
- Complete the application and fee payment before 1 January 2026.
With 102 Group-A posts up for grabs, this is a significant opportunity for graduates looking for stable, government-level employment in the field of intellectual property rights and administration.
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