Milkfed Verka Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 172 Deputy Manager Posts

The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited, better known by its brand name Verka, has opened a massive recruitment drive for 172 Deputy Manager posts spread across 15 different disciplines — from Marketing and Finance to Dairy Technology, Animal Husbandry, Engineering and IT. This is one of the larger Milkfed hiring rounds in recent years, with Production alone accounting for 53 of the vacancies. Online registration opens on 5 August 2026 and closes on 25 August 2026, with selection based on a written test and relevant work experience. Here's the complete breakdown of posts, eligibility, pay and how to apply.

About Milkfed Punjab (Verka)

The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited, operating under the Verka brand, is Punjab's apex dairy cooperative body, running milk dairies and processing units across the state along with branch offices in various parts of India. This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening its managerial workforce across core dairy operations, quality assurance, animal science, and corporate support functions like finance, HR and IT.

Milkfed Verka Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

Deputy Manager (Production) carries by far the largest share at 53 posts, followed by Animal Husbandry at 18 and Engineering at 17. Each post also has its own detailed category-wise reservation breakup, which is listed in full below.

UR=Unreserved, SC=Scheduled Caste (M&B=Mazhabi & Balmiki, R&O=Rest of Categories), BC=Backward Class, PWD=Persons with Disabilities, ESM=Ex-Serviceman, EWS=Economically Weaker Section, FF=Freedom Fighter.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualification obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL)/Online mode is accepted only if the programme and institution were duly recognized by UGC/AICTE/DEC or another competent statutory authority for the relevant period.

Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)

• All Posts: 18 to 45 Years

Punjabi Language Requirement

Qualification in Punjabi up to Matric standard is compulsory for direct recruitment. Candidates must possess this qualification on or before the closing date, and proof is required at the time of counselling/document verification.

Salary Details

Selected candidates start on a 2-year probation, during which they receive the minimum basic pay of the post along with limited allowances; the full regular pay scale applies once probation is satisfactorily completed.

Selection Process

Selection combines a written test with relevant work experience, weighted 80:20, and the test is held in Chandigarh for all candidates regardless of location.

• Written test duration: 2 hours, conducted in Chandigarh only, medium English (except Punjabi language questions)
• Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer
• Final merit = 80% weightage of written test marks + up to 20 marks for relevant work experience
• Experience marks: 1 mark per completed 3 months, up to a maximum of 20 marks for 5+ years of relevant experience in a Government/Semi-Government/Cooperative/PSU organization
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for Unreserved category, 35% for all reserved categories
• A common written examination is held for Procurement, Production and Quality Assurance posts, though separate merit lists are prepared for each
• In case of a tie in final score, the older candidate ranks higher

Application Fee

Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application along with the requisite fee for each post individually.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: https://verka.coop/career/
2. Complete registration to receive your Login ID and password.
3. Fill the online application form carefully, and upload a passport-size photograph (80% face visible) and a signature on white paper.
4. Deposit the applicable fee online before final submission of the application.
5. Preview the filled form before submitting — once final submission is done, no changes are allowed.
6. You don't need to send a hard copy, but keep a printout for counselling/document verification.
7. For any submission issues, email milkfedrectt2026@gmail.com, which is addressed by the next working day.

Important Instructions

• Acceptance of application and allotment of Roll Number does not confirm candidature — there's no document scrutiny before the written test, so eligibility is checked only after candidates clear the cut-off.
• No travelling expenses are admissible for the written test, counselling, document verification, or any other stage.
• All documents at document verification must be self-attested, and an affidavit declaring correctness of information is required at that stage.
• Educational qualifications must be from a recognized University/Institute; Milkfed reserves the right to verify authenticity at any stage.
• Candidates already working in Government/Semi-Government/Cooperative organizations must furnish a No Objection Certificate and get relieved before joining Milkfed.
• Sportspersons seeking reservation under the sports quota must apply with a valid sports gradation certificate issued by the Director Sports, Punjab.
• Selected candidates are subject to character/antecedent verification, medical fitness certification, and police verification before appointment.
• Only post-qualification experience — acquired after obtaining the minimum prescribed qualification, and up to the application closing date — is counted for experience marks.
• The Managing Director, Milkfed reserves the right to modify the number of posts or withdraw the notice at any time, without assigning reasons.

Why Should You Apply?

With 172 posts spread across such a wide range of disciplines, this Milkfed drive offers a genuine option for professionals from engineering, dairy technology, veterinary science, finance, HR and IT backgrounds to step into a stable cooperative-sector managerial role. The clear, transparent marking scheme for both the written test and work experience gives experienced candidates a real edge, and the pay structure moves to a full regular scale once probation is cleared.

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Final Words

With online registration opening on 5 August 2026 and 172 posts across 15 disciplines up for grabs, candidates should get their qualification documents and experience proofs ready well before the 25 August deadline. Since the written test carries 80% weightage and covers general sections alongside subject knowledge, it's worth preparing broadly rather than relying purely on domain expertise. Share this post with qualified professionals in your network, and join our Telegram channel above for more government and cooperative sector job updates.