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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the premier central recruiting agency of India, has released Advertisement No. 14/2025 inviting online applications for 102 prestigious posts, including 100 vacancies for Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications in the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks under the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and 2 vacancies for Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) in UPSC itself. Eligible candidates with relevant degrees in law or intellectual property can apply online from 13th December 2025 to 1st January 2026 via the official UPSC portal. This UPSC Examiner Recruitment 2025 offers a golden opportunity for law graduates to join the government's intellectual property and examination reforms sectors. The Candidates are advised to review the detailed UPSC Advertisement No. 14/2025 notification thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet the educational, experience, and other criteria for these high-profile central government positions in trade marks, geographical indications, and examination reforms. www.indgovtjobs.in Organization Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Post Names Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (100) & Deputy Director (02) Total Vacancies 102 Age Limit 30/ 43 years Salary Level- 07 / Level-11 Minimum Qualification Degree in Law or equivalent with IP knowledge Selection Process Recruitment Test (RT) or Interview followed by Interview Job Location Mumbai / New Delhi (as applicable) Last Date 01/01/2026 Post Name No. of Posts Department Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications 100 Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) 02 Union Public Service Commission Post Name Age Limit Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications 30 years for UR / EWSs, 33 years for OBCs, 35 years for SCs/ STs & 40 years for PwBDs Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) 43 years for OBCs, 45years for SCs Post Name Pay Scale Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications Level- 07 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC. Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) Level- 11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC.

The UPSC Online Recruitment Application must be submitted through the official ORA portal. Follow these steps for successful registration and submission:

➢ Step 1: Visit the UPSC Online portal upsconline.nic.in starting from 13th December 2025 and complete the registration process with accurate personal information, contact details, educational qualifications, and work experience.

➢ Step 2: Upload required documents including recent photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the prescribed format.

➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) online through debit/credit card or net banking. Submit the form by 01st January 2026 (23:59 hrs).

➢ Step 4: Take a printout of the application for records, available until 02nd January 2026.

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