IP India Trade Mark Deputation Basis 2025 Vacancy: The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), DPIIT, invites applications on deputation (including short-term contract) for 86 vacancies in the Trade Marks Registry: Deputy Registrar (34), Assistant Registrar (9) and Examiner (43) across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. Pay Matrix Levels are L–12, L–11 and L–7 respectively.
Essential eligibility includes a Degree in Law with prescribed experience; higher qualifications (LL.M./Ph.D. in IP) are desirable. Maximum age for deputation is 56 years. Apply through proper channel in the prescribed proforma with ACR/APAR (last 5 years) and Vigilance Clearance within 30 days from the date of publication; applications may also be submitted online via ipindia.gov.in.
| CGPDTM – Trade Marks Registry (Deputation) Recruitment 2025 | |
IP India Trade Mark Deputation Basis 2025 Vacancy Offline/OnlineDeputy Registrar (34) | Assistant Registrar (9) | Examiner (43) — Locations: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad — Apply within 30 days | |
Important Dates
- Advertisement Publication : 12 September 2025
- Last Date to Apply : 30 Days After Notice
- Mode : Offline/Online
- Addendum/Corrigendum : Only on official website
- Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the official website.
Application Fee
- Application Fee : Not mentioned in the advertisement
| CGPDTM Trade Marks Registry 2025: Age Limit (as per notice) | Total Post |
|---|---|
| 86 Post |
| Post name | Education Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks, Geographical Indications & Copyrights (Group ‘A’, Level–12) | Essential: Degree in Law with 10 years practice at Bar / service in State Judicial Service / Legal Dept. (State/Central) / processing of applications under Trade Marks/ GI Acts / teaching law; OR Master’s in Law with 8 years teaching/research experience. Desirable: Ph.D. in Intellectual Property. |
| Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks, Geographical Indications & Copyrights (Group ‘A’, Level–11) | Essential: Degree in Law with 5 years practice/experience as above; OR Master’s in Law with 3 years teaching/research experience. Desirable: Ph.D. in Intellectual Property. |
| Examiner of Trade Marks, Geographical Indications & Copyrights (Group ‘B’, Level–7) | Essential: Degree in Law with 2 years experience in Court/legal matters or in Trade Marks/ GI matters. Desirable: Master’s in Intellectual Property. |
| Post Name | Total Post | Vacancies of Location |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | 34 | Delhi: 12, Mumbai: 08, Chennai: 06, Kolkata: 02, Ahmedabad: 06) |
| Assistant Registrar | 09 | Delhi: 03, Mumbai: 03, Chennai: 01, Kolkata: 01, Ahmedabad: 01) |
| Examiner of Trade | 43 | Delhi: 30, Ahmedabad: 13) |
You can optionally add Selection Process / How to Apply / Useful Links blocks next, following your site’s standard sections. Recommended summary (from the notice): apply through proper channel with ACR/APAR (last 5 years) + Vigilance Clearance; pay & allowances as per DoPT; postings across India; applications also accepted online via ipindia.gov.in.
Selection Process
- Short-listing of applications by a duly constituted Screening/Selection Committee as per DoPT deputation rules.
- Interaction/Interview (if required) to assess domain knowledge & suitability for the Trade Marks Registry posts.
- Document verification of service records: ACR/APAR of last 5 years, Vigilance/Disciplinary & Integrity certificates, Cadre/NOC, penalty statement.
- Final selection with approval of the Competent Authority and issue of deputation orders for the notified tenure.
Pay Scale
Deputy Registrar: Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹78,800 – 2,09,200)
Assistant Registrar: Pay Matrix Level-11 (₹67,700 – 2,08,700)
Examiner: Pay Matrix Level-7 (₹44,900 – 1,42,400)
- Download and fill the prescribed application proforma given in the advertisement.
- Forward the application through proper channel with self-attested enclosures.
- Attach: APAR/ACR (last 5 years), Vigilance/Disciplinary & Integrity certificates, Cadre Clearance/NOC, and penalties statement (if any).
- Send by Registered/Speed Post to the address mentioned in the notice; if permitted, also submit online via the CGPDTM/IP India website.
- Ensure the application reaches within the stipulated timeline (generally 30 days from publication).
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CGPDTM Trade Marks Registry (Deputation) – FAQs
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for these deputation posts?
Ans: Officers from Central/State Govts./PSUs/Autonomous bodies with a Degree in Law and required experience: Deputy Registrar – 10 years (or LL.M. with 8 years); Assistant Registrar – 5 years (or LL.M. with 3 years); Examiner – 2 years in legal/IP matters.
Q2. What is the maximum age limit on the closing date?
Ans: The maximum age for appointment on deputation is 56 years on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Q3. How do I apply and what documents are required?
Ans: Apply through proper channel in the prescribed proforma, enclosing APAR/ACR of last 5 years, Vigilance/Disciplinary & Integrity certificates, Cadre Clearance/NOC, and penalty statement. Applications are to be sent by Registered/Speed Post; online submission via ipindia.gov.in may also be available.
Q4. What are the pay levels for each post?
Ans: Deputy Registrar: Pay Matrix Level-12; Assistant Registrar: Level-11; Examiner: Level-7.
Q5. What is the tenure of deputation?
Ans: Deputy Registrar – up to 4 years; Assistant Registrar & Examiner – up to 3 years, as per rules.
Q6. Where are the postings and is there any application fee?
Ans: Postings are in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. No application fee is specified in the advertisement.
