How to Apply for UPSC Law Officer Recruitment 2025? Check Eligibility, Dates & Direct Link

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the UPSC Law Officer Notification 2025 through Advertisement No. 14/2025. The recruitment drive is for 100 posts of Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications, a law-based Group ‘B’ Gazetted position under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Eligible candidates can apply online only through the official UPSC recruitment portal.

The online application process begins on December 13, 2025, and the last date to submit the application form is January 1, 2026 (till 6:00 PM).

UPSC Law Officer Notification 2025 PDF

Candidates can download the official UPSC Law Officer Notification 2025 from the UPSC 

UPSC Law Officer 2025: Important Dates

• Notification release: December 13, 2025

• Application start date: December 13, 2025

• Last date to apply: January 1, 2026 (6 PM)

UPSC Law Officer Eligibility 2025

• Educational Qualification: Degree in Law from a recognised university

• Experience: Minimum two years’ experience in handling court cases, legal matters, or trade marks and geographical indications

• Age Limit:

• UR/EWS: Up to 30 years

• OBC: Up to 33 years

• SC/ST: Up to 35 years

• PwBD: Up to 40 years

How to Fill UPSC Law Officer Application Form 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the Official Portal
   Go to upsconline.nic.in and create an account if you don’t have one.

2. Universal Registration
   Complete the universal registration to generate your URN (Universal Registration Number), required for all UPSC applications.

3. Fill the Common Application Form (CAF)
   Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and other mandatory information carefully.

4. Complete Post-Specific Form
   Select the Law Officer / Examiner of Trade Marks & Geographical Indications post and provide details like experience, category, and PwBD status if applicable.

5. Upload Documents
   Upload scanned copies of required documents, including:

• 10th/Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)

• Law degree certificate and mark sheets

• Experience certificates

• Caste / PwBD certificate (if applicable)

• Any other supporting document in PDF format

6. Pay Application Fee (if applicable)

• ₹25 for General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates

• SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempt
  Payment can be made via debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.

7. Submit & Print Application
   Submit the form online and take a printout of the completed application for future reference and interview.

UPSC Law Officer Selection Process 2025

The selection will be done through:

• Shortlisting (based on qualifications/experience)

• Recruitment Test (if conducted)

• Interview

The final selection will be based on overall performance as decided by UPSC.

UPSC Law Officer Salary 2025

Selected candidates will be appointed at Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (7th CPC). The post is permanent and falls under General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category.

UPSC Law Officer Application Fee 2025

• General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹25

• SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates: Exempted

The fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected.Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure they meet all eligibility conditions by the closing date.