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.
UPSC Advertisement No. 14/2025 – 102 Vacancies
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Organization |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
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Post Names |
Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications (100) & Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) (02) |
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Total Vacancies |
102 |
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Age Limit |
Not specified in short notification (details in full advt.) |
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Salary |
As per 7th CPC (Level in Pay Matrix) |
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Minimum Qualification |
Degree in Law or equivalent with IP knowledge |
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Selection Process |
Recruitment Test (RT) or Interview followed by Interview |
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Job Location |
Mumbai / New Delhi (as applicable) |
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Last Date |
01/01/2026 |
✅ UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Posts & Details:
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Post Name |
No. of Posts |
Department |
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Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications |
100 |
Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
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Deputy Director (Examination Reforms) |
02 |
Union Public Service Commission |
✅ UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Eligibility Criteria:
- Degree in Law from a recognized university or equivalent qualification with knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights (for Examiner posts).
- Relevant experience in trade marks, geographical indications, or examination reforms as per post requirements (details in full notification).
- Candidates must ensure accurate personal, educational, and experience details match official documents.
✅ UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Selection Process:
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Interview or Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview |
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Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS: 50, OBC: 45, SC/ST/PwBD: 40 (out of 100 for Interview) |
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Shortlisting based on higher qualifications/experience or RT (75:25 weightage for RT:Interview where applicable) |
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Document Verification (Post-Selection) |
✅ UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General/OBC/EWS |
₹25/- |
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SC/ST/PwBD/Female |
Nil |
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Payment Method |
Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking) |
✅ UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Application |
13th December 2025 |
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Last Date for Application Submission |
01st January 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
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Last Date for Printing Application |
02nd January 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
✅ UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Important Links:
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UPSC Advt No. 14/2025 Short Notification |
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UPSC Official Website |
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UPSC Online Application Portal |
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Join IndGovtJobs Alert Channels |
✅ How to Apply UPSC Advt No. 14/2025:
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.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the selection process for UPSC Advt No. 14/2025?
Interview or Recruitment Test (RT) followed by Interview. Minimum marks: UR/EWS 50, OBC 45, SC/ST/PwBD 40 (out of 100 for Interview). Shortlisting based on qualifications/experience or RT (75:25 weightage).
What are the eligibility criteria for UPSC Examiner Recruitment 2025?
Degree in Law or equivalent with knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights; relevant experience as per post (full details in notification).
What is the last date to apply for UPSC Advt No. 14/2025?
01st January 2026 (23:59 hrs).
What is the total number of vacancies in UPSC Advt No. 14/2025?
102 posts: 100 for Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications and 02 for Deputy Director (Examination Reforms).
What is the application fee for UPSC Advt No. 14/2025?
₹25/- for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates, payable online.
Where to apply for UPSC Examiner of Trade Marks Recruitment 2025?
Through UPSC Online Recruitment Application portal at https://upsconline.nic.in/.