IP India Recruitment 2025 for 86 Registrars, Examiners and Other Posts [Deputation]
September 15, 2025
The IP India at Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), functioning under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has released a notification for the recruitment of 86 deputation-based posts in the Trade Marks Registry. These posts include Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, and Examiner of Trade Marks, and are open to experienced legal professionals serving in Central/State Government or other eligible institutions.
Name of Organization
Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM)
Post Names
Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Examiner of Trade Marks
Education
Degree in Law; Master’s/Ph.D. in Intellectual Property preferred
Total Vacancies
86
Apply Mode
Online or Offline (Through Proper Channel)
Job Location
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad (may be posted anywhere in India)
Last Date To Apply
13th October 2025
Candidates must apply through proper channels — either online at www.ipindia.gov.in or by sending hard copy by post — within 30 days from the publication of the notification in the Employment News dated 13th September 2025. The upper age limit is 56 years and the postings are available across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
IP India Vacancy Table
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Deputy Registrar
34
Degree in Law + 10 years experience OR Master’s in Law + 8 years; Ph.D. in IP desirable
Assistant Registrar
09
Degree in Law + 5 years OR Master’s in Law + 3 years; Ph.D. in IP desirable
Examiner of Trade Marks
43
Degree in Law + 2 years in Legal/IP; Master’s in IP desirable
Education
All posts require a Law Degree as a minimum.
Experience varies by post:
Deputy Registrar: 10 years (or 8 with Master’s)
Assistant Registrar: 5 years (or 3 with Master’s)
Examiner: 2 years in IP/legal matters
A Ph.D. in Intellectual Property is desirable for Registrar posts, while a Master’s in Intellectual Property is desirable for Examiner.
Salary
Post
Pay Level
Pay Scale (₹)
Deputy Registrar
Level 12
₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200
Assistant Registrar
Level 11
₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700
Examiner of Trade Marks
Level 7
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as of 13th October 2025.
Age relaxation applicable as per central government norms for reserved categories.
Application Fee
Not Applicable (Deputation-based recruitment).
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience.
Selection may include interview or document verification.
Only officers applying through proper channel will be considered.
Attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years
Service certification
Send by Speed Post/Registered Post to: Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks Bouddhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32, Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078