Milkfed Punjab Deputy Manager 2026 Notification: Post-Wise Vacancies, Written Test Pattern and Pay Details
This is one of the biggest state-level openings of the season for professionals in Punjab. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Milkfed), which runs the Verka brand, has released a recruitment notice for 172 Deputy Manager posts across 15 different disciplines — from Dairy Technology and Animal Husbandry to Finance, HR, Civil, Electrical and IT. Selected candidates draw the minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 during probation. If you have been waiting for quality government jobs in Punjab, this is the notification to act on.
Online registration opens on 5 August 2026 after 12 noon and closes on 25 August 2026 at 11:59 PM, with fee payment allowed till 28 August 2026. Age limit is 18 to 45 years as on 01.07.2026, and Punjabi up to Matric standard is compulsory for every post. Selection is through a written test at Chandigarh carrying 80% weightage plus 20 marks for relevant experience — there is no interview. Below we cover post-wise vacancies, qualifications, exam pattern, fees and the full application method. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in with you for every Punjab update.
Milkfed Punjab Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights of the Verka Deputy Manager Notification
Milkfed Punjab is the apex cooperative body of milk producers in the state and markets its products under the well-known Verka brand. It operates milk plants and units across Punjab along with branch offices in other parts of India. This drive fills managerial posts across its technical, veterinary, commercial and administrative wings.
- Post Name: Deputy Manager in 15 disciplines
- Total Vacancies: 172 posts
- Pay: ₹56,100 minimum basic pay during the 2-year probation period
- Job Location: Milk dairies and units of Milkfed across Punjab, and branch offices elsewhere in India
- Application Start Date: 5 August 2026 (after 12 noon)
- Last Date to Apply: 25 August 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
How Many Vacancies Are There in Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026?
The notice does not print a grand total — 172 is the sum of the 15 post-wise figures given below, and the same figures appear twice inside the document.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Production) | 53 |
| Deputy Manager (Animal Husbandry) | 18 |
| Deputy Manager (Engineering) | 17 |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing) | 15 |
| Deputy Manager (Quality Assurance) | 14 |
| Deputy Manager (Civil) | 13 |
| Deputy Manager (Animal Nutrition) | 8 |
| Deputy Manager (System & MIS) | 8 |
| Deputy Manager (Purchase/Store) | 7 |
| Deputy Manager (Procurement) | 7 |
| Deputy Manager (Human Resources) | 4 |
| Deputy Manager (SCDL) | 3 |
| Deputy Manager (Finance & Accounts) | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Seed multiplication) | 2 |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) | 1 |
Reservation is published post-wise only, following the Punjab roster — categories include UR, SC (Mazhabi & Balmiki), SC (Ravidasia & Other), BC, EWS, ESM, PwD, Sports and Freedom Fighter, along with backlog points. Milkfed has stated that reservation shall be as per the policy of the Government of Punjab, and it reserves the right to modify the number of posts.
What is the Eligibility for Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Each discipline has its own requirement, so match your degree carefully before paying the fee.
- Production and Procurement: B.Tech or M.Tech in Dairy Technology
- Quality Assurance: B.Tech (Dairy Technology), M.Tech in Dairy Technology, Dairy Chemistry or Dairy Microbiology, or Ph.D in Dairy Chemistry or Dairy Microbiology
- Engineering: B.Tech (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation) or M.Tech (Dairy Engineering)
- Electrical: B.Tech Electrical. Civil: B.Tech Civil Engineering. More engineering government jobs are listed on our site
- Animal Husbandry: B.V.Sc. & A.H. from a recognised university
- Animal Nutrition: M.Sc. or M.V.Sc. in Animal Nutrition
- Marketing: MBA in Marketing or equivalent
- Human Resources: MBA in Human Resource Management, or a Graduate in Law with a diploma in Personnel Management or IR
- Purchase/Store: MBA in Material Management, or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production Engineering or Dairy Technology
- Finance & Accounts: CA, ICWA or ICFA, or CA Inter with 4 years’ relevant experience
- System & MIS: B.Tech or M.Tech in IT or Computer Science, or MCA
- Seed multiplication: M.Sc. (Agronomy). SCDL: Master’s in Chemistry, Dairy Chemistry or Biochemistry
Qualifications earned through Open and Distance Learning or online mode are accepted only where the programme and institution were duly recognised by UGC, AICTE or the Distance Education Bureau for that period.
Punjabi Language — Compulsory for Everyone
Punjabi up to Matric standard is compulsory for direct recruitment. You must already hold this qualification on or before the last date for online applications, and proof is an essential pre-requisite at counselling or document verification. Punjabi is also tested in the written paper.
Age Limit
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 45 years |
| Age reckoned as on | 1 July 2026 |
The notice does not quantify age relaxation for any category — it only says reservation follows the policy of the Government of Punjab. Please do not assume a fixed number of relaxation years from this notice alone.
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What is the Salary for Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager 2026?
Here you must read the wording carefully, because the notice gives only one pay figure and attaches a condition to it.
- During probation: the minimum basic pay of the post, which is ₹56,100, after statutory deductions
- Allowances during probation: only travelling allowance and mobile allowance — no other allowance
- After regularisation: the regular pay scale of the post plus admissible allowances as per Milkfed service rules
- Probation period: 2 years, extendable by the appointing authority
During the two-year probation you draw the minimum basic pay of ₹56,100 per month, and the full regular pay scale starts only after you are regularised.
The regular pay scale itself is not disclosed in this short notice — Milkfed has said that the detailed advertisement with complete pay and application details will appear in the Career Section of its website. So treat ₹56,100 as the probation-period figure, not the final scale. No travelling expenses are admissible for any stage of the recruitment process.
What is the Selection Process for Milkfed Deputy Manager 2026?
Selection is based on a written test and experience — there is no interview.
Stage 1: Written Test (100 Marks, Chandigarh Only)
The test is 2 hours long with 100 multiple-choice questions of 100 marks, and it is conducted at Chandigarh only for all candidates. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every wrong answer. The medium is English, except for the Punjabi language questions.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Punjabi & English Language Proficiency | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge — Punjab history, culture, current affairs | 10 | 10 |
| Practical Computer Proficiency | 10 | 10 |
| Mental Ability, Reasoning & Arithmetic | 10 | 10 |
| Subject as per prescribed qualification | 50 | 50 |
Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for Unreserved and 35% for all reserved categories. A common written examination is held for Production, Procurement and Quality Assurance, but separate merit lists are prepared for each post. Our preparation strategy page can help you plan the subject section.
Stage 2: Experience Marks (Maximum 20 Marks)
Final merit is 80% of your written test marks plus experience marks. Experience must be in a Government, Semi-Government, Cooperative or Public Sector organisation, in the relevant field and on the same or equivalent post, acquired after your minimum qualification and up to the last date of application.
| Completed Relevant Experience | Marks |
|---|---|
| Every completed 3 months | 1 |
| 1 year but less than 15 months | 4 |
| 2 years but less than 27 months | 8 |
| 3 years but less than 39 months | 12 |
| 4 years but less than 51 months | 16 |
| 5 years or more | 20 |
Experience of less than three completed months is not counted at all.
Stage 3: Verification and Medical
After the written exam, application forms of candidates clearing the cut-off are scrutinised, followed by counselling and document verification, a medical fitness certificate, verification of character and antecedents, and police verification. If two candidates score equally, the older candidate is placed higher in merit.
How to Apply Online for Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the Milkfed career portal. Keep your scanned passport-size photograph (with 80% face coverage) and your signature on white paper ready.
- Visit the Milkfed career page — the direct link is given in the Essential Links section below.
- Register yourself; a Login ID and password are allotted on successful registration.
- Fill the online application form carefully and upload your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online, before submitting the form.
- Preview the filled form and check every detail, because no change is allowed after final submission.
- Submit the form and keep a printout — it is required at counselling and document verification.
- If you are applying for more than one post, submit a separate application with a separate fee for each post.
Candidates working in Government, Semi-Government or Cooperative organisations must furnish a No Objection Certificate, and must resign and get relieved before joining Milkfed. Sports quota applicants need a gradation certificate issued by the Director Sports, Punjab.
What is the Last Date for Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026? — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 5 August 2026 (after 12 noon) |
| Last date for online registration | 25 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee submission | 28 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age reckoning date | 1 July 2026 |
| Written test date | To be uploaded on the website |
Do not confuse the two deadlines — the form closes on 25 August but the fee window stays open till 28 August.
How Much is the Application Fee for Milkfed Punjab Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories other than SC, EWS & PwD | ₹1,000 |
| SC, EWS & PwD | ₹600 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be deposited online before submitting the form. There is no full exemption — SC, EWS and PwD candidates pay a reduced fee, not zero. Remember that a separate fee is payable for each post you apply to.
Essential Links — Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Verka Milkfed Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
- Visit Milkfed Punjab Verka Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Punjab Government Jobs Telegram Channel
172 Deputy Manager posts across 15 disciplines is a rare opening in the Punjab cooperative sector, and with no interview stage, your written test performance decides everything. Register between 5 August and 25 August 2026 and clear the fee by 28 August 2026 — and if you have relevant experience, keep those certificates ready, because they are worth up to 20 marks. For more Punjab government job notifications and other government job alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.