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Advertisement No.14/2025: Recruitment for Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications and Deputy Director (Examination Reforms)

JOBAdded: 12 Dec 2025UPSC

Online Recruitment Applications are invited by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for various posts. Candidates are advised to apply online through the Commission's website https://upsconline.nic.in.

Important Dates:

  • Application Start Date: 13-12-2025
  • Closing Date for Online Application: 01-01-2026 (18:00 HRS)
  • Eligibility Determination Date: The prescribed closing date for submission of online recruitment application.

Application Fee:

  • Rs. 25/- (Rupees Twenty five)
  • Exemptions: Female candidates, SC/ST candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD).
  • Payment through Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or Internet Banking.

Vacancy Details

1. Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications

  • Vacancy No.: 25121401213
  • Number of Vacancies: 100
  • Department: Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
  • Reservation Position:
    • UR: 48
    • EWS: 09
    • OBC: 20
    • SC: 17
    • ST: 06
    • PwBD: 08 (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)
  • Reservation and Suitability for PwBD:
    • Out of 8 PwBD vacancies: 2 for Low Vision (LV), 2 for Hard of Hearing (HH), 2 for Locomotor Disability (BL, OL, OA, OLA, CP, LC, DW, AAV, MDy), and 2 for Multiple Disabilities (MD).
    • Suitable for LV, HH, Locomotor Disability (Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Injury), Multiple Disabilities.
  • Pay Scale: Level-07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
  • Age Limit (as on closing date):
    • UR/EWSs: 30 years
    • OBCs: 33 years
    • SCs/STs: 35 years
    • PwBDs: 40 years
  • Essential Qualifications:
    • Educational: Degree in Law from a recognized University.
    • Experience: Two years' experience in handling Court cases and other legal matters or matters of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications.
  • Desirable Qualification: Master's Degree in Intellectual Property of a recognized University.
  • Duties: Perform statutory quasi-judicial functions, examine applications, and other administrative/quasi-judicial functions under the Registrar's direction.
  • Other Details: Permanent post, General Central Service Group- “B” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
  • Probation: Two years.
  • Headquarters: New Delhi (All India Service Liability).

2. Deputy Director (Examination Reforms)

  • Vacancy No.: 25121402413
  • Number of Vacancies: 02
  • Organization: Union Public Service Commission.
  • Reservation Position:
    • OBC: 01
    • SC: 01
  • Suitability for PwBD: Suitable for Blind (B) or Low Vision (LV), Deaf (D) or Hard of Hearing (HH), Locomotor Disability (CP, LC, DW, AAV, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Injury without associated neurological/limb dysfunction), Multiple Disabilities (MD). Also suitable for Spinal Deformity (SD), Spinal Injury (SI), Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness (MI).
  • Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.
  • Age Limit (as on closing date):
    • OBCs: 43 years
    • SCs: 45 years
  • Essential Qualifications:
    • Educational: Ph.D. in Humanities, Science, Commerce, Engineering/Technology, Law, Management, Finance, or Accounts from a recognized University or Institute.
    • Experience: Five years of post-qualification experience in teaching (degree level), research, preparation of teaching learning material, curriculum development, educational testing, examination reforms, development & administration of online examinations.
  • Desirable:
    • Qualification: One year Diploma in Computer Application from a recognized Institute.
    • Experience: Two years' experience in software applications.
  • Duties: Assist senior officers in Examination Reforms, Syllabus Revision, and related work.
  • Other Details: Permanent post, General Central Service Group- “A” Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.
  • Probation: One year.
  • Headquarters: UPSC, New Delhi.

General Conditions and Instructions

  • Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee before 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanent settlement in India (certificate of eligibility from Government of India may be required).
  • Age Relaxation: Admissible for Ex-Servicemen, Central Government employees, and PwBDs as per rules. For PwBDs, 10 years age relaxation (maximum 56 years), with minimum 40% disability.
  • Minimum Essential Qualifications (MEQ): All applicants must fulfill MEQ. The Commission may relax qualifications at its discretion for well-qualified candidates or SC/ST candidates (for experience).
  • Shortlisting Criteria: In case of a large number of applications, the Commission may use various methods for shortlisting candidates for interview, including Desirable Qualification, higher educational qualifications/experience, or a Recruitment Test.
  • Interview Suitability: Category-wise minimum suitability marks for interview: UR-50, OBC-45, SC/ST/PH-40 out of 100. If an RT is held, minimum suitability levels will be decided by the Commission for both RT and interview.
  • How to Apply: Apply online through https://upsconline.nic.in. Candidates need to register, generate a Universal Registration Number (URN), and fill out the Common Application Form (CAF) and post-specific module. Upload photograph (live capture required) and supporting documents.
  • Photo ID: Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, or any other Photo ID issued by State/Central Government is required for application and future reference. Aadhaar Card is strongly advised for verification.
  • Documents for Interview: If shortlisted, candidates must bring printouts of their online application and original documents along with self-attested copies as specified in the Summon Letter for interview. Required documents include proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, experience, caste certificate, disability certificate (if applicable), name change gazette (if applicable).
  • Misconduct: Furnishing false information, suppressing material facts, tampering with documents, impersonation, using unfair means, or misbehaving will lead to disqualification and debarment.
  • Helpline: For assistance, contact 011-24041001 or email upscsoap@nic.in (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on working days during application window).
  • Mobile Phones: Strictly prohibited in examination/interview halls.
  • Face Authentication: Mandatory for candidates at examination/interview venues.
  • Gender Balance: Government encourages women candidates to apply.
  • Government Service Candidates: Must inform their Head of Office/Department in writing about applying.
  • Travelling Allowance: Contribution towards Second Class Mail railway fare will be provided for interviews held at Delhi (on the spot) or other places (via Money Order).
  • Proforma Certificates: Prescribed proforma for various certificates are available on the Commission's website https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-performas.

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