Post Name : CGPDTM Patent Examiner Recruitment 2024 Mains Exam
Post Date : 17 January , 2024
Post Description : This is for the Mains Examination.The CGPDTM Patent Examiner Mains Exam (Paper I and Paper II) is scheduled for 25th January 2024. This is a Group-A (Gazetted) post. A total of 553 vacancies were announced in various disciplines like Physics, Electronics & Communication, Food Technology, Bio-Medical Engineering, and others.
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Recruitment 2024 Mains Exam
CGPDTM Patent Examiner City Intimation Link has been released for the Mains Exam. The Mains Examination (Paper I and Paper II) of the qualified candidates will be conducted on 25th January 2024. The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) had announced a total of 553 vacancies for the Patent Examiner post in various disciplines like Physics, Electronics & Communication, Food Technology, and others. Candidates who get qualified in the prelims are eligible to attend the mains. The result is expected to be released in the first week of January 2024. Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has released the notification for the Patent Examiner. A total of 553 vacancies were released.
- The selection of candidates for the said post will be based on Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.
- The salary of candidates appointed as CGPDTM Patent Examiners will be as per Pay Matrix Level 10 in Pay Matrix (₹ 56,100 – 1,77,500).
| CGPDTM Patent Examiner Recruitment 2023: Important Details | |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) |
| Post | Examiner of Patent & Designs |
| Vacancies | 553 |
| Application Start Date | 14th July 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7th August 2023 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 21st December 2023 |
| Mains Exam Date | 25th January 2024 |
| Qualifications | Graduates Govt. Jobs |
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Vacancy 2023
The total number of vacancies for the CGPDTM Patent Examiner Recruitment is 553. These vacancies are for various disciplines like Computer Science & Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc. The discipline and category-wise CGPDTM Patent Examiner vacancy distribution is given below.
| Discipline | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Technology | 7 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| Bio-Chemistry | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Food Technology | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 24 | 56 |
| Polymer Science and Technology | 1 | NIL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Bio-Medical Engineering | 8 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 53 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 15 | 6 | 30 | 11 | 46 | 108 |
| Electrical Engineering | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 29 |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | 9 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 63 |
| Physics | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | NIL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 43 | 99 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Textile Engineering | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 77 | 27 | 152 | 55 | 242 | 553 |
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Application Fee
The application fee to be paid while applying for the CGPDTM Patent Examiner Recruitment is as follows
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹1000/- |
| SC/ST, PWD, Women and any other person | ₹500/ |
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Selection Process
The selection process for the posts of Examiner of Patents and Designs will consist of three phases as follows:
- Preliminary Examination: 150 marks.
- Mains Examination: 400 marks.
- Interview: 100 marks
The final merit list of qualified candidates will be prepared by giving 80% weightage to the cumulative marks obtained in Paper-I and Paper-II of the mains examination and 20% weightage to the marks obtained in the interview.
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the post of CGPDTM Patent Examiner candidates must fulfil the requirements specified by the authorities in terms of qualifications, experience, age, etc. Check the CGPDTM Patent Examiner Eligibility Criteria below.
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Age Limit
The candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be over 35 years of age as on the last date of submission of the online application. The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as follows:
- SC/ ST/ Government Servant candidates: by up to 5 years
- OBC candidates: 3 years
- PwBD candidates:10 years
CGPDTM Patent ExaminerQualifications
To be eligible for the CGPDTM Patent Examiner post, the candidates must have the following qualifications depending on the discipline they are applying for.
| Discipline | Essential qualification |
|---|---|
| Bio-Technology | Master’s Degree in Bio-Technology/ Micro Biology/ Molecular-Biology/ Bio Physics or equivalent |
| Bio-Chemistry | Master’s Degree in Biochemistry or equivalent |
| Food Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/ Engineering or equivalent |
| Chemistry | Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Technology/ Engineering or equivalent |
| Polymer Science and Technology | Master’s Degree in Polymer Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Technology / Engineering or equivalent |
| Bio-Medical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Medical Technology/ Engineering or equivalent |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology/ Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunication Technology/ Engineering or equivalent |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Technology/ Engineering or equivalent |
| Computer Science & Information Technology | Master’s Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent |
| Physics | Master’s Degree in Physics or equivalent |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Technology/ Engineering or equivalent |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering /Technology or equivalent |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Metallurgy or equivalent |
| Textile Engineering | Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Engineering /Technology or equivalent |
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Exam Pattern 2023
Knowing the exam pattern is essential to strategize your preparation accordingly to score well in the exam. Given below is the detailed CGPDTM Patent Examiner Exam Pattern for the Prelims and Mains.
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Prelims Exam Pattern
The prelims exam is a screening test that consists of one paper of objective type multiple choice questions. Its pattern will be as follows:
- The paper has 150 questions, each carrying one mark,
- The exam duration is 2 hours. T
| Topic | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English | 15 |
| Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning | 30 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30 |
| General Science | 30 |
| IP legislation in India, WIPO and related treaties | 15 |
| Total | 150 |
The minimum qualifying marks in prelims exam are:
- 30% for UR
- 25% for OBC/EWS
- 20% for others..
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Mains Exam Pattern
The mains exam is a written examination that consists of two papers: Paper-I (OMR Based) and Paper-II (Descriptive answer).
- Paper-I has 100 objective-type multiple choice questions, each carrying one mark, and the duration is 2 hours.
- Paper II has descriptive questions related to the technical/scientific discipline applied for, and the duration is 3 hours.
| Paper | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 |
| Paper-I | General Aptitude | 20 |
| Paper-I | Elementary Mathematics | 20 |
| Paper-I | English language proficiency | 20 |
| Paper-I | Knowledge related to intellectual property rights (IPRs) | 20 |
| Paper-II | Technical/Scientific discipline of the vacancy applied for (see Annexure for syllabus) | 300 |
| Total | – | 400 |
CGPDTM Patent Examiner Salary
The selected candidates for the posts of Examiner of Patents and Designs under CGPDTM will be appointed in Level 10 in Pay Matrix (₹ 56,100 – 1,77,500) plus applicable allowances, as admissible, in the Government of India. They will also be entitled to other benefits such as leave, medical facilities, gratuity, contributory provident fund, group insurance etc. as per rules.
