UPSC Recruitment 2026 for 100 Examiner of Trade Marks Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 100 vacancies for the post of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This recruitment is part of UPSC Advertisement No. 14/2025. Law graduates with relevant legal or intellectual property experience are eligible to apply online through the UPSC ORA portal until 1st January 2026. These are central government positions with postings primarily in Mumbai.

Name of OrganizationUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Post NameExaminer of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications
EducationDegree in Law + 2 years’ experience in legal/IP matters
Total Vacancies100
SalaryLevel-7 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Age LimitUR/EWS: 30 yrs, OBC: 33 yrs, SC/ST: 35 yrs, PwBD: 40 yrs
Application Fee₹25 (UR/OBC/EWS); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Female
Selection ProcessRecruitment Test (RT) or Interview followed by Interview
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationNew Delhi / Mumbai
Last Date To Apply01 January 2026

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Examiner of Trade Marks & GI100Law Degree + 2 years’ experience in legal or IP matters

How to Apply

  1. Visit UPSC Online portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
  2. Click on the “Online Recruitment Application (ORA)” section
  3. Find “Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications” under Advt. No. 14/2025
  4. Register and fill the application form with accurate details
  5. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
  6. Pay application fee online (₹25 for Gen/OBC/EWS)
  7. Submit the application before 1st January 2026
  8. Take a printout of the application by 2nd January 2026 for records

Important Dates

EventDate
Start Date to Apply13 December 2025
Last Date to Apply01 January 2026
Last Date to Print Application02 January 2026

Application form, details & registration

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