Introduction

Ever wondered who makes sure that amazing new inventions get the recognition they deserve? That’s the job of a Patent Examiner—a crucial player in the world of intellectual property.

A Patent Examiner is like a gatekeeper for new ideas. They carefully review patent applications, look at detailed descriptions of inventions, and decide if these innovations meet the legal requirements for a patent. 

From cool tech gadgets to groundbreaking medical discoveries, Patent Examiners get to see a wide variety of new ideas and technologies.

Choosing a career as a Patent Examiner has some great perks:

• Great Pay: Start with a salary between ₹8 to ₹12 lakhs per year, with lots of room for growth.
• Job Security: It’s a government job, which means good stability and a clear path for advancement.
• Exciting Work: Each day brings something new, from evaluating inventions to making important decisions that affect industries and economies.
• Awesome Benefits: Enjoy government allowances, pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development.
• Impactful Work: Help protect new ideas, support innovation, and contribute to various industries.

The following table outlines the gross salary for a Patent Examiner in India.

A Career with High Demand

The role is in high demand—during the last exam, a whopping 553 vacancies were filled! 

This number is significantly higher compared to many other government exams, where vacancies often range from a few dozen to a few hundred at max.

This high demand underscores just how crucial and sought-after the role of a Patent Examiner is in the field of intellectual property.

This is a Career for the Curious and Detail-Oriented!!

If you love technology, have a curious mind, and enjoy solving problems, being a Patent Examiner could be the perfect fit. This job mixes technical know-how with legal skills, making it great for those who thrive on intellectual challenges and want to be at the forefront of innovation.

Who Should Consider Becoming a Patent Examiner?

• Technical Graduates: If you have a degree in science, engineering, or technology, and are eager to apply your technical knowledge in the realm of intellectual property, this role is ideal for you.
• Legal Professionals: If you are a legal practitioner with an interest in patent law, this position will allow you to specialize and manage patent-related matters effectively.
• Researchers and Inventors: If you're involved in research or have developed new technologies, becoming a patent examiner can help you understand and navigate the patent process.
• Pharmacists and Biotech Experts: With advancements in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, this role is essential for securing patents related to new drug formulations and biotech innovations.

Who Can Become a Patent Examiner?

To qualify for the patent examiner exam, candidates must meet the following criteria:

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 
   

Exam Overview and Structure

Posts for the recruitment of Patent examiners are notified by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The examination and process of  recruitment is conducted by National testing Agency (NTA). Previously, it was conducted by the Quality Council of India (QCI).

The exam is conducted in 3 phases:

Phase 1: Preliminary examination (online)

This is a 2 hour long objective exam conducted in the online medium. It consists of multiple choice questions for 150 marks. 

Syllabus includes:         

• General English - 15 marks
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning - 30 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude - 30 marks
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs - 30 marks
• General Science - 30 marks
• IP Legislation in India, WIPO, and Related Treaties - 15 marks

The minimum qualifying marks in preliminary exam for UR :30%; OBC/EWS :25% and others :20% 

Further, cut off of the preliminary exam will be prepared as per the vacancy and no. of candidates to be qualified for mains exam. This criterion is tentative and competent authority has the right to do modification as per requirements. 

Phase 2: Mains (offline)

The main examination is conducted in the offline mode and consists of 2 papers.

Paper 1 is an OMR based exam of 100 marks for 2 hours long duration. The syllabus consists of 

• General Knowledge and Current Affairs - 20 Marks
• General Aptitude - 20 Marks
• Elementary Mathematics - 20 Marks
• English Language Proficiency - 20 Marks
• Knowledge Related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) - 20 Marks

Paper 2 consists of descriptive questions of 300 marks having a time duration of 3 hours. It tests knowledge in the technical and scientific fields of discipline and knowledge selected at the time of filling the form like biotechnology, bio-chemistry, computer science, etc.

For an example of a detailed syllabus for paper 2, click here.

The cumulative marks obtained in Paper-1 and Paper-2 will be assigned 80% weightage in the final list of qualified candidates. 
The number of candidates to be eligible for interview may be about five times the total approximate number of vacancies to be filled through this recruitment process.

Phase 3: Interview

Preparation of seniority list- 

The final list of qualified candidates for the CGPDTM Patent Examiner position will be accompanied by a common seniority list in various disciplines calculated using a normalisation procedure.

How will we help you?

• Trends Analysis of Past Papers: Gain insights into past papers to understand recurring themes, question patterns, and key areas of focus.
• Time Management: Master effective time management strategies to ensure you can handle the exam efficiently and complete all sections within the allotted time.
• How to Approach the Exam: Learn the best strategies and approaches for tackling the examination, including study techniques and exam strategies.
• Paperwork and Documentation: Understand the paperwork and documentation required for the examination process, including how to prepare and submit necessary forms.

Training Methodology

Online 24/7 access

Access to basic study material through an online learning management system, Android and iOS app

MonthlyTime-table for self study and Practice Test

The monthly time-table helps you in completing your syllabus in time and there will be weekly mocks on what you have learned in the week. Also there will be 5 full length mocks on each subject so that you can self-evaluate yourself after completing a subject.

Live Online Classes

Based on the exercises, there will be a live video-based online class. You can ask questions, share your screen, get personal feedback in this class.

Convenient Class timings

Classes are held after regular working hours ​​once a week.

Live Doubt Clearing

You can ask questions, get your doubt cleared live as well as through online forums

What is unique about this course?

• Personal guidance: Every candidate will be given personal attention for the preparation of their examination. This is not like a coaching center with hundreds of students in a batch, where teachers don't know your name or your dreams.
• Top-notch content: Exhaustive notes will be provided to the students so that they don’t have to purchase any other book or reading material after taking this course.
• A unique presentation of the content: Content will be presented in a color-coded format to help you to figure out important keywords and sentences. While revising, it will be easier to find out case laws, maxims, and important points related to every topic.
• Speed reading friendly content: Our content is specially designed with the help of experts to help you to read it at a much faster speed as compared to any other content.
• Smart study techniques: Every candidate will be guided about how much to study on which topic according to the importance of the topic in the examination. 
• Special tools to make learning faster and easier: Flow charts, Videos Lectures, Mind Maps, and much more. All these unique techniques which help in learning things in a faster and better way.
• Live session: Live online sessions will be conducted to discuss various important concepts with the questions as per the examination question pattern. This will help you to handle the questions at the time of examination. 
• Self-paced: You can use reference material provided by us and prepare at your speed. There is no compulsion to attend sessions on every concept to understand it.
• Solutions to queries through various platforms: You can ask your queries to our mentors, experts, evaluators, and support team on various platforms like our Learning management system (LMS), emails, calls, and in live sessions.

How is this course different from other test prep courses?