National Testing Agency : Notice Regarding Mains Examination (Paper I and Paper II) for Examiner of Patents and Designs - Phase 2

Following the successful conduct of the Preliminary Exam (Phase 1) for the position of Examiner of Patents and Designs against 553 vacancies under DR quota in the Patent Office, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is pleased to announce the upcoming Mains Examination (Paper I and Paper II) for eligible candidates.

Level of Exam	Mode of Exam	Expected Date
Mains Paper-I	Computer Based Test (CBT)	25 January 2023 (Thursday) in the First Shift
Mains Paper-II	Descriptive Test (Offline) - 14 different disciplines	25 January 2023 (Thursday) in the Second Shift
Interview	Offline	To be announced later on the website

Level of Exam	Total Marks	Duration	Subject
Mains Paper-I	100	02 hours	General Knowledge and Current Affairs (20 Marks), General Aptitude (20 Marks), Elementary Mathematics (20 Marks), English Language Proficiency (20 Marks), and Knowledge Related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) (20 Marks)
Mains Paper-II	300	03 hours	Technical/Scientific Discipline of the Vacancy Applied for

Key Information:

Preliminary Exam Result Declaration: The results for the Preliminary Exam held on December 21, 2023, will soon be published on the official website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/DPIIT/. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the website for updates.
Mains Examination Schedule: Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Exam (Phase 1) will be eligible to appear for the Mains Examination (Paper I and Paper II). The tentative schedule for the Mains Examination will be communicated as follows:
- Scheme and Duration: Detailed information about the examination scheme and duration will be provided to the qualifying candidates in due course.
- City Intimation Slip and Admit Card: Dates for the release of the City Intimation Slip and Admit Card will be announced later through a Public Notice on the official website https://exams.nta.ac.in/DPIIT/. Candidates must keep an eye on the website for these important updates.
Contact Information for Queries: For any queries related to the examination process, candidates can contact:
- Phone: 011 - 40759000 / 011 - 69227700
- Email: ntaexam@nta.ac.in
Official Websites for Updates: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official NTA websites - www.nta.ac.in and https://exams.nta.ac.in/DPIIT/ - for the latest information and updates regarding the recruitment process for the Post of Examiner of Patents and Designs against 553 vacancies under DR quota in the Patent Office.

We encourage all candidates to stay informed about the latest developments and important announcements regarding the Mains Examination by frequently visiting the aforementioned websites and keeping an eye out for official notifications.