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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