About the recruitment: The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (known as Verka/Milkfed) has opened online applications for 172 Deputy Manager positions spread across 15 different specializations. These roles are based at milk processing units and branch offices across Punjab and other parts of India, making this a solid opportunity for candidates with the right technical or managerial background to land a position in the cooperative sector.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organization: Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (Verka/Milkfed)
- Total posts: 172
- Starting pay: ₹56,100 (during probation)
- Mode of application: Online only
- Official portal: www.verka.coop/career
Important Dates
- Notification released: July 2026
- Applications open: August 5, 2026
- Application deadline: August 25, 2026
- Fee payment deadline: August 28, 2026
- Exam date: Not yet announced
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000
- SC/EWS/PwBD candidates: ₹600
- Paid online only
Age Criteria (as of July 1, 2026)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 45 years
- Standard Punjab government relaxation rules apply for reserved categories
Post-wise Breakdown and Qualifications
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 15 | MBA (Marketing) |
| Finance & Accounts | 2 | CA/ICWA/ICFA or CA Inter + 4 yrs experience |
| Human Resources | 4 | MBA (HR) or Law graduate with PM/IR diploma |
| Purchase/Store | 7 | MBA (Materials Mgmt) or relevant B.Tech |
| Procurement | 7 | B.Tech/M.Tech in Dairy Technology |
| Animal Nutrition | 8 | M.Sc./M.VSc in Animal Nutrition |
| Animal Husbandry | 18 | B.VSc & AH |
| Production | 53 | B.Tech/M.Tech in Dairy Technology |
| Quality Assurance | 14 | B.Tech/M.Tech (Dairy Tech/Chemistry/Microbiology) or PhD |
| Engineering | 17 | B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation) or M.Tech (Dairy Engg) |
| Electrical | 1 | B.Tech Electrical |
| Civil | 13 | B.Tech Civil |
| System & MIS | 8 | B.Tech/M.Tech in IT/CS or MCA |
| Seed Multiplication | 2 | M.Sc. Agronomy |
| SCDL | 3 | Master’s in Chemistry/Dairy Chemistry/Biochemistry |
Note: Punjabi up to Matric level is a compulsory requirement for every applicant, regardless of post.
Pay Structure
Selected candidates serve a 2-year probation period on a minimum basic pay of ₹56,100. Once probation is cleared, they move to the regular pay scale with full allowances under Milkfed’s service rules.
Experience Marks (up to 20 marks)
Extra marks are awarded based on relevant prior work experience — starting at 1 mark per completed 3-month block, going up to the full 20 marks for 5+ years of experience. The final merit list combines 80% weight from the written exam plus these experience marks.
Selection Process
- Written test
- Merit list (test score + experience marks)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How to Apply
- Go to the official career portal: verka.coop/career
- Register for a login ID and password
- Fill in the application form carefully
- Upload photo (80% face visible) and signature
- Pay the fee online
- Preview before final submission — no edits allowed afterward
- Keep a printout for later stages (no hard copy needs to be mailed)
Things to Keep in Mind
- All applicants are provisionally eligible; document checks happen only after the written exam for those who clear the cutoff
- No travel allowance for the test or verification
- Documents must be self-attested, plus an affidavit affirming accuracy
- Those currently employed in government/semi-government/cooperative roles need an NOC and must be relieved before joining
- Sports quota applicants need a valid certificate from Punjab’s Director of Sports
- Final appointment depends on background checks, medical fitness, and police verification
FAQ
1. How many vacancies are there, and across which fields?
There are 172 Deputy Manager posts spread across 15 disciplines, including Marketing, Finance & Accounts, HR, Production, Engineering, Civil, Quality Assurance, and more.
2. What’s the application timeline?
Online applications open August 5, 2026, and close August 25, 2026. Fee payment must be completed by August 28, 2026.
3. What does it cost to apply?
₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/EWS/PwBD candidates. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
4. Who’s eligible in terms of age?
Candidates need to be between 18 and 45 years old as of July 1, 2026. Reserved category candidates get standard age relaxation under Punjab government rules.
5. Is Punjabi language proficiency required?
Yes — Punjabi up to Matric level is mandatory for every applicant, and proof of this must be in hand before the application deadline.
6. What does the written test cover, and what’s the passing mark?
It’s a 2-hour, 100-question MCQ test covering Punjabi/English, General Knowledge, Computer skills, Reasoning, and subject-specific technical knowledge, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. Unreserved candidates need 40% to qualify; reserved category candidates need 35%.
7. How is the final merit list decided, and can I apply for multiple posts?
Merit is based on 80% weight from the written exam plus up to 20 experience marks. Yes, you can apply for more than one post, but each application needs its own form and fee.
