Registration for the UPSC CGPDTM Examiner Recruitment 2025 has officially begun, opening applications for 102 vacancies under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), functioning under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The recruitment drive, notified through Advertisement No. 14/2025, includes 100 posts of Examiner of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications and two posts of Deputy Director (Examination Reforms). Eligible candidates can apply online through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal from December 13, 2025. The application window will remain open until January 1, 2026. The selection will be carried out through a competitive, multi-stage process as per UPSC norms.
Posts notified under UPSC CGPDTM Recruitment 2025
According to the official notification, UPSC is filling a total of 102 posts in this recruitment cycle. Of these, the bulk of vacancies are for the post of Examiner of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications, a Group A service role that involves scrutiny and examination of intellectual property applications. In addition, two vacancies have been announced for the post of Deputy Director (Examination Reforms).
Eligibility criteria candidates must meet
For the Examiner of Trade Marks and GI posts, candidates must possess a degree in law from a recognised university. The role is particularly relevant for candidates with an academic or professional background in intellectual property law.The age limit for applicants is generally capped at 35 years, calculated as per the date specified in the notification. Age relaxation will be applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with government rules.
How to apply online
Here is how interested candidates can apply online:
- Visit the UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or log in if already registered.
- Select Advt. No. 14/2025 – CGPDTM Examiner Recruitment.
- Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
Selection process and examination details
The selection process is expected to involve a recruitment test, followed by an interview or personality test, depending on the number of applicants and UPSC’s shortlisting criteria. Detailed information on the exam pattern, syllabus, and test schedule will be released separately by the Commission.For more information about UPSC recruitment examinations, candidates are advised to keep checking the commission’s official website, upsc.gov.in.
