CGPDTM Recruitment 2026: Consultant, Research Associate & Young Professional Pay, Eligibility & Interview
Do you work in IP, law or finance and want a Delhi posting? The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has invited applications for 5 contract posts: Consultant, Research Associate and Young Professional (Law & IP and Finance). Monthly pay runs from ₹70,000 to ₹1,25,000. These are purely contract jobs, so please read the terms below before you apply.
Applications are online only. The window opens on 6 November 2026 and you must apply by 16 November 2026. Selection is through an interview. If you are a postgraduate looking for government jobs, keep reading this guide to the end. It covers posts, qualifications, age, pay, selection and the steps to apply. Trust GovtJobsAlert.in for every detail.
What Are the Key Highlights of CGPDTM Recruitment 2026?
CGPDTM works under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. It grants patents and registers designs, trade marks, copyright, geographical indications and layout designs of integrated circuits. Selected candidates will be posted at the Indian IP Office, New Delhi, and may have to visit IP Offices at Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Nagpur as required.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks |
| Notice Number | CGPDTM-16014(12)/3/2022-CGOFFICE/5014 |
| Notice Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Posts | Consultant, Research Associate, Young Professional (Law & IP), Young Professional (Finance) |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Type of Job | Contract, initially one year |
| Pay | ₹70,000 to ₹1,25,000 per month |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in CGPDTM Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | 1 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Research Associate | 2 | ₹90,000 |
| Young Professional (Law & IP) | 1 | ₹70,000 |
| Young Professional (Finance) | 1 | ₹70,000 |
The notice marks every vacancy count with a star and says the competent authority can increase or decrease the number of vacancies as required. The notice gives no category-wise split.
What Is the Eligibility for CGPDTM Consultant, Research Associate & Young Professional 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
All degrees must come from an institute of national importance or an equivalent reputed institution or university.
| Post | Essential Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Consultant | Master degree in Sciences, or LLM with Graduation in Sciences, or BE/BTech. At least 15 years in handling IPR matters. Desirable: Ph.D. in Sciences/IPR Management or MTech/MS |
| Research Associate | Master degree in Sciences, or BE/B.Tech, or MBA. At least 3 years in handling IPR matters. Desirable: Ph.D. in Sciences/Law, working knowledge of IPR, or LLB/LLM or a full-time Degree/Diploma in IPR (at least 1 year) |
| Young Professional (Law & IP) | Graduation/Post-graduation in Law, or MBA in international business, with domain knowledge in the required areas. At least 1 year of Law & IP field research experience, preferably in IPR matters. Desirable: Ph.D. in Law & IP field |
| Young Professional (Finance) | MBA or PGDM (full time, 2 years) in the discipline of Finance. At least 1 year relevant experience, preferably in a government department, institution or office. Higher qualification in finance is preferred |
Three points can decide your application:
- Note 1: Only experience gained after completing the minimum essential qualification you apply with will count.
- Note 2: Experience also includes up to 3 years for Ph.D. holders, provided no other work experience is counted during those three years.
- The Law & IP Young Professional should know how to handle legal work, such as drafting rules, regulations and replies in court matters.
Law graduates can also see more law and judicial government jobs.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Consultant | 65 years |
| Research Associate | 48 years |
| Young Professional (Law & IP) | 35 years |
| Young Professional (Finance) | 35 years |
Age is counted as on 1st July of the year of advertisement. The cut-off date for deciding eligibility is the closing date for receipt of applications. Only Indian nationals can apply. The notice mentions no age relaxation for any category.
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Who Cannot Reapply: Note 3 of the Notice
Note 3 of the notice reads word for word:
Candidates who previously applied for these posts under the public notice dated 01.02.2026 or 05.05.2026 need not reapply, as they remain ineligible for the current recruitment year.
What Is the Salary for CGPDTM Contract Posts 2026?
The notice fixes a monthly remuneration for each post, shown in the vacancy table above. Here is what else the terms say:
- Increment: an annual increment of 10% after a year of satisfactory performance. If the contract runs beyond a year, pay may be reviewed each year on the Review Committee’s recommendation.
- Payment: released within one week after the month ends, based on biometric attendance.
- Tax: income tax is deducted at source and a TDS certificate is issued.
- Tours: air in Economy class or rail in AC Two Tier; hotel up to ₹2,250 a day, taxi up to ₹338 a day within the city and food up to ₹900 a day (Level-10 entitlement).
- Leave: paid leave at 1.5 days for each completed month. Normal working hours are 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and you may be asked to attend on weekends and holidays.
Remember that this is contract work. It is not a regular government post and gives no right to regularisation, absorption or permanency.
Contract Terms You Must Know Before Applying
- The first engagement is for one year, extendable one year at a time up to 3 years. No extension is given after three years.
- The job is full-time. You cannot take up any other assignment during the contract.
- The office can end the contract at any time without giving a reason, with 15 days’ notice or pay in lieu. You can leave on similar notice.
- If police verification is negative, the contract ends at once without notice.
- You will have the legal status of contractual staff, not a staff member or official of the office. No compensation is payable for death, injury or illness attributable to the work.
- Young Professionals cannot join foreign missions, firms or think tanks in conflict with their work for 2 years after the contract ends.
What Is the Selection Process for CGPDTM Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny | Online applications are checked. Eligible candidates are called for interview |
| Shortlisting | If applications are many, a ratio of 5:1 against the posts is used |
| Interview | Marks in the interview make the merit list |
| Final selection | Interview performance and document verification |
Shortlisting uses three things: a higher qualification than the minimum, more experience than the minimum, and the desirable qualification. The merit list is valid for 1 year. If a selected candidate does not join or resigns, the next candidate in the list gets the offer.
The interview is at the CGPDTM office, Bouddhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32, Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi-110078. Documents are verified on the interview day, before the interview. No T.A. or D.A. is paid for attending the interview. The interview date will be communicated later.
How to Apply Online for CGPDTM Contract Posts 2026?
- Keep your degree certificates and experience certificates ready.
- Open the official website of the Indian IP Office (link in Essential Links below).
- Go to the online application section for these posts.
- Fill in your details, qualification and experience carefully.
- Submit the form by 16 November 2026 and save a copy.
Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and are summarily rejected. The notice does not describe the form screens, so follow the website instructions.
What Are the Important Dates for CGPDTM Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 05 November 2026 |
| Online Applications Open | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be communicated later |
Is There an Application Fee for CGPDTM Recruitment 2026?
The public notice does not mention any application fee.
Essential Links – CGPDTM Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit CGPDTM Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
The window is short, so check your qualification and experience against the table and apply by 16 November 2026. Plan for a one-year contract, with no T.A. or D.A. for the interview. For more openings in the capital, see Delhi government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for fresh updates.