The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (IP India), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is inviting applications to fill 86 vacancies for the posts of Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, and Examiner. These positions are being filled on a deputation basis (including short-term contract) for an initial period of two years in the Trade Marks Registry at various locations across India.
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (IP India) |
| Employment Type | Deputation (including short-term contract) |
| Job Title(s) | Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Examiner of Trade Marks, Geographical Indications & Copy rights |
| Total Vacancies | 86 |
| Location | Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad |
| Application Method | Offline (Registered/Speed Post) & Online |
| Official Site | http://ipindia.gov.in |
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Vacancies | Location(s) |
| Deputy Registrar | Level 12 | 34 | Delhi-12, Mumbai-08, Chennai-06, Kolkata-02, Ahmedabad-06 |
| Assistant Registrar | Level 11 | 09 | Delhi-03, Mumbai-03, Chennai-01, Kolkata-01, Ahmedabad-01 |
| Examiner | Level 7 | 43 | Delhi-30, Ahmedabad-13 |
Salary Details
- Deputy Registrar: Pay Level 12 (Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7,600 pre-revised).
- Assistant Registrar: Pay Level 11 (Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600 pre-revised).
- Examiner: Pay Level 7 (Rs. 9,300 – 34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600 pre-revised).
Educational Qualification
Deputy Registrar
- Essential:
- Degree in law from a recognized University.
- Ten years of practice at a Bar OR ten years of experience in State Judicial Service or in the legal department of a State/Central Government or in processing applications under the Trade Marks Act or Geographical Indications Act or teaching law.
- OR Master’s Degree in Law with eight years of experience in teaching or research in law.
- Desirable: Ph.D. in Intellectual Property.
Assistant Registrar
- Essential:
- Degree in law from a recognized University.
- Five years of practice at a Bar OR five years of experience in State Judicial Service or in the legal department of a State/Central Government or in processing applications under the Trade Marks Act or Geographical Indications Act or teaching law.
- OR Master’s Degree in Law with three years of experience in teaching or research in law.
- Desirable: Ph.D. in Intellectual Property.
Examiner
- Essential:
- Degree in law from a recognized University.
- Two years of experience in handling court cases and other legal matters or matters relating to Trade Marks or Geographical Indications.
- Desirable: Master’s degree in Intellectual Property.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Selection Process
Selection will be made on a deputation basis from eligible officers from Central or State Governments, Union Territories, Universities, Recognized Research Institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, or Semi-Government/Autonomous/Statutory Organisations.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma.
- The application should be sent through the proper channel along with:
- CR Dossier/attested copies of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last 5 years.
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- A certificate from the Controlling Officer verifying the correctness of the particulars furnished.
- Applications can be sent by registered/speed post to the following address:
Office of the Controller General Of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Bouddhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32, Sector-14, Dwarka, New Delhi-110078
- Applicants can also submit their applications online through the link available on the official website www.ipindia.gov.in.
Instructions
- The period of deputation will ordinarily not exceed four years for Deputy Registrar and three years for Assistant Registrar & Examiner.
- Departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.
- Officers who volunteer for the post will not be permitted to withdraw their names later.
- The number of vacancies is liable to change.
Important Dates
- Last date for submission of application: Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
Important Links
| Link Type | Link |
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
