IPINDIA Recruitment Dossier

Detailed

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Detailed administered by IPINDIA Authority (Delhi).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: IPINDIA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-17 Posting Jurisdiction: Delhi

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

Related Active Openings under IPINDIA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
IPINDIA Cadre Recruitment Notification	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-01-08
Junior Manager Electrical	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Kawtchhuah	1 Openings	Level-10 (₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500)	2026-09-30
List of Ladc Holiday	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-08-11

Active Procurement Tenders by IPINDIA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Bid for Hostel and Mess Management Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid for Laundry Services Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid for Procurement of Laptops	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Bid in GEM for Procurement of 1 2 V 65nm Cmos	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Detailed?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-07-17. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from IPINDIA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ipindia.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official CGPDTM recruitment portal to complete the One Time Registration by verifying a valid email and mobile number to receive unique login credentials for the application process.

Log in to fill the comprehensive application form with personal details, academic qualifications, and specific technical discipline choices as per the eligibility criteria defined in the official vacancy notification.

Upload scanned copies of the candidate's recent photograph, signature, and relevant category or disability certificates in the prescribed dimensions and file formats to ensure successful system validation of the profile.

Remit the application fee through the integrated online payment gateway using credit cards, debit cards, or internet banking, noting that women and reserved category candidates are eligible for fee exemptions.

Perform a final review of the submitted data before clicking the freeze button, then download the generated application PDF and monitor the portal for the release of the preliminary examination admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Detailed is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Screening)	150 Marks / 120 Minutes	General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability, General Science, Current Affairs, and Elementary Knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Laws.
Stage 2: Mains Examination (Paper I and II)	400 Marks / 6 Hours Total	Paper I (OMR) covers General Knowledge and IPR; Paper II (Descriptive) focuses on the specific technical or scientific discipline such as Electronics, Chemistry, or Bio-Technology.
Stage 3: Personal Interview	100 Marks	Assessment of technical depth in the chosen specialization, awareness of global patent regimes, communication skills, and overall suitability for a quasi-judicial administrative role.
Stage 4: Final Merit and Medical	Combined Weightage	Final selection based on 80 percent Mains and 20 percent Interview scores, followed by mandatory document verification and a fitness assessment by a Central Government Medical Board.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Examiner of Patents and Designs at IPINDIA is a Group A Gazetted post categorized under Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) fixed at 53 percent (29,733), the salary structure is highly competitive. In Class X cities, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is 30 percent (16,830), while the Transport Allowance (TA) is 7,200 plus DA on TA (3,816). This results in a total Gross Monthly Salary of approximately 1,13,679. Mandatory deductions include the National Pension System (NPS) contribution, which is 10 percent of Basic plus DA (8,583), alongside CGEGIS and Professional Tax. The estimated in-hand net salary is approximately 1,02,000. This scale is subject to further enhancement under the proposed 8th CPC fitment factor revisions, ensuring long-term financial growth and parity with premier Central Government services.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment at IPINDIA strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. Age relaxations are provided as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates. A 10 percent vertical reservation is implemented for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. Furthermore, in alignment with government efforts to promote gender diversity, all women candidates are exempted from the payment of application fees. All reservation claims must be supported by valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed Central Government format during the document verification stage.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Detailed

Is there a service bond required for the Examiner position?

Yes, selected candidates are typically required to execute a service bond to serve the organization for a minimum period of three years after the successful completion of probation.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period?

The probation period is two years, which includes intensive training on patent laws and examination procedures at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Intellectual Property Management (RGNIIPM).

How is the normalization of marks handled for multi-shift exams?

The authority utilizes a standard equi-percentile normalization method to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels of question papers in various examination shifts.

Are candidates from all engineering branches eligible for this recruitment?

No, eligibility is strictly limited to the specific disciplines mentioned in the notification, typically including Electronics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Civil Engineering.

Where are the primary posting locations for selected Examiners?

Primary postings are at the four major Patent Offices located in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, depending on vacancy distribution and administrative requirements.

Does the Preliminary exam score count towards the final merit list?

No, the Preliminary examination is purely a screening test used to shortlist candidates for the Mains; its marks are not considered for the final merit evaluation.