For law graduates in India, a “mass recruitment” drive by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a rare phenomenon. Usually, we see vacancies in single digits or low double digits. That is why the latest notification for 100 vacancies has sent ripples through the legal aspirant community.
If you have been waiting for a prestigious central government legal role without the uncertainty of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) cycle, this is it.
Here is a researched, detailed breakdown of the UPSC CGPDTM Examiner Recruitment 2025—likely the specific “100 vacancy” notification you are hearing about.
1. The Big Announcement: What is the Post?
The UPSC has released Advertisement No. 14/2025, inviting applications for the position of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications.
- Department: Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM).
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Total Vacancies: 100 (Plus 2 posts for Deputy Director, making it 102 total).
- Application Status: OPEN (Started Dec 13, 2025).
2. Vacancy Breakdown & Salary
The 100 seats are distributed to ensure opportunities across categories. While exact numbers fluctuate slightly in final prints, the broad distribution reported is:
- Unreserved (UR): ~48 posts
- OBC: ~20 posts
- SC: ~17 posts
- EWS: ~9 posts
- ST: ~6 posts
- PwBD: ~8 posts
The Paycheck:
- Pay Level: Level 7 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC).
- Basic Pay: Starts at ₹44,900.
- Gross Monthly Salary: With DA, HRA, and TA, the starting gross salary in a city like Delhi often touches ₹80,000 – ₹85,000+ per month.
3. Eligibility Decoder: Who Can Apply?
Before you start your prep, ensure you clear the “gatekeeper” criteria.
A. Educational Qualification
You need a Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized University.
- Note: Unlike some specialist officer posts that require a Master’s or 3 years of experience, this post typically requires just the law degree. However, having a background in IPR is a massive advantage during the interview.
B. Age Limit (Crucial)
- General / EWS: Max 30 years.
- OBC: Max 33 years.
- SC / ST: Max 35 years.
- PwBD: Max 40 years.
- Cut-off Date: Usually Jan 1, 2026 (check the official notification’s specific cut-off paragraph).
4. Job Profile: What Will You Actually Do?
This is a desk job with “quasi-judicial” functions. As an Examiner of Trade Marks, you are the first line of defense for India’s Intellectual Property.
- Scrutiny: You will examine applications for new Trade Marks to see if they comply with the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
- Objections: You will draft examination reports, citing reasons why a trademark cannot be registered (e.g., it’s too similar to an existing one or lacks distinctiveness).
- Hearings: Eventually, you may conduct hearings where applicants (or their lawyers) argue against your objections.
5. The Selection Process (Expected)
Since the number of applications will be high (due to the 100 vacancies), UPSC will likely adopt a two-stage process:
Stage 1: Recruitment Test (RT)
- A pen-and-paper (or CBT) objective exam.
- Likely Syllabus:
- Legal: Constitution of India, Administrative Law, Trade Marks Act 1999, Geographical Indications of Goods Act 1999, Copyright Act 1957.
- General: Current Events, General English, and Reasoning.
Stage 2: Interview (Personality Test)
- For those who clear the RT cutoff.
- The interview carries significant weightage (often 25% or more of the final score).
7. Important Dates & Links
- Application Start Date: December 13, 2025
- Application End Date: January 1, 2026 (Till 6:00 PM)
- Where to Apply: upsconline.nic.in
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