UPSC Government Job Vacancy Recruitment Advertisement No. 14/2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released Advertisement No. 14/2025 for direct recruitment to 102 posts in central government departments. This is the latest major recruitment notification as of December 14, 2025.
Key Vacancies:
- Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications: 100 posts (Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry)
- Deputy Director (Examination Reforms): 2 posts (Union Public Service Commission Secretariat)
These are Group A/B gazetted positions offering permanent central government employment with attractive pay scales, allowances, and benefits under the 7th CPC.
Eligibility Criteria (Summary):
- For Examiner: Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Desirable: Experience in handling trade marks/geographical indications matters.
- For Deputy Director: Master’s degree with relevant experience in examination reforms/educational administration (detailed in notification).
- Age limit: Varies by post (typically 30-40 years, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per rules).
- Detailed qualifications, experience, and reservations available in the full notification.
Selection Process:
- Recruitment by selection (likely includes written test/shortlisting followed by interview).
- Exact stages (preliminary exam, main exam, interview) as specified in the detailed advertisement.
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start: 13 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 1 January 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Last Date for Printing Submitted Application: 2 January 2026
Application Fee:
- ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates.
- Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates.
How to Apply:
- Apply online only through the UPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal: https://upsconline.nic.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not done earlier.
- Fill the form carefully, upload documents (photo, signature, qualifications), and pay the fee online.
For the detailed official notification, eligibility, pay scale, vacancy breakdown, and application instructions, visit the UPSC website: https://upsc.gov.in/recruitment/recruitment-advertisements
Other Recent UPSC Notifications (as of December 14, 2025):
- Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2026: 451 vacancies (IMA, INA, AFA, OTA). Application window: 10–30 December 2025. Exam: 12 April 2026.
- National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026: 394 vacancies. Application window: 10–30 December 2025. Exam: 12 April 2026.
Monitor the UPSC website regularly for updates, corrigenda, or new advertisements. Applications are ongoing for Advt. 14/2025—apply early!