Agriculture and Food

Dairy Technologist

Salary range₹2.5 – 4.5 LPA → ₹5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesGujarat, Maharashtra, Punjab Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A dairy technologist plans and controls the processing of milk into products like pasteurised milk, curd, butter, ghee, paneer and ice cream, ensuring quality and safety.

Supervise pasteurisation, packing and product making
Test milk for quality and adulteration
Maintain hygiene and follow FSSAI rules

2 Skills required

Dairy science Food microbiology Quality testing Plant machinery FSSAI / hygiene standards Process control Teamwork

3 Opportunities available in the market

Dairy plants and food companies recruit B.Tech / B.Sc dairy graduates.

Dairy cooperatives such as Amul, Sudha, Mother Dairy
Private dairy and ice-cream companies
Food testing laboratories

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.5 – 4.5 LPA≈ ₹21K – ₹38K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 16 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.33L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Punjab Ludhiana, Mohali	Ludhiana, Mohali	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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