EARLY DEADLINE ALERT: Ludhiana Ration Depot Recruitment 2025 - 757 Vacancies! Apply by April 21 (ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ ਰਾਸ਼ਨ ਡਿਪੂ ਭਰਤੀ)
Ludhiana FPS Recruitment 2025: Guide
- Ludhiana Fair Price Shop Scheme: Overview (East & West)
- Vacancy Distribution: Rural & Urban Breakdown
- Village/Ward Specific Vacancy List - Pending Update
- Total Openings: 757 Dealership Positions
- Applicant Eligibility Criteria
- Application Process & DFSC Ludhiana (East/West) Contact
- URGENT Deadline Reminder: April 21, 2025
- Essential Application Submission Guidelines
- Official Website for Verification & Details
- Note on Official Updates & Corrigenda
1. Ludhiana Fair Price Shop Scheme 2025: Overview (East & West)
A major recruitment notification for Fair Price Shops (FPS), or Ration Depots (ਸਸਤੇ ਰਾਸ਼ਨ ਡਿਪੂਆਂ), has been issued for Ludhiana (ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ) district, covering both Ludhiana East and Ludhiana West administrative areas. The District Controllers, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Ludhiana (East & West) are inviting applications under this Punjab Food Supply Jobs Ludhiana drive. This initiative seeks to fill a large number of vacancies in **Rural (ਪੇਂਡੂ)** and **Urban (ਸ਼ਹਿਰੀ)** areas, providing a significant opportunity for those seeking a Ludhiana PDS dealership.
2. Vacancy Distribution: Rural & Urban Breakdown
This **DFSC Ludhiana East West Recruitment** features a massive number of vacancies across various categories. A total of 757 posts (541 Rural + 216 Urban) are available. The category-wise details for the Fair Price Shop Ludhiana Apply process are below:
| Category (ਸ਼੍ਰੇਣੀ) | Rural Vacancies (ਪੇਂਡੂ ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ) | Urban Vacancies (ਸ਼ਹਿਰੀ ਅਸਾਮੀਆਂ) |
|---|---|---|
| General (ਜਨਰਲ) | 297 | 119 |
| Scheduled Caste (ਅਨੁਸੂਚਿਤ ਜਾਤੀ) | 72 | 29 |
| Backward Classes (ਪੱਛੜੀਆਂ ਸ਼੍ਰੇਣੀਆਂ) | 27 | 11 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ਸਾਬਕਾ ਫੌਜੀ) | 38 | 15 |
| Freedom Fighters (ਸੁਤੰਤਰਤਾ ਸੰਗਰਾਮੀ) | 27 | 11 |
| Handicapped (ਅਪਾਹਿਜ) | 15 | 6 |
| Widow/Divorced Women (ਵਿਧਵਾ/ ਤਲਾਕਸ਼ੁਦਾ ਔਰਤਾਂ)* | 11 | 4 |
| BPL/Priority Households (ਬੀ.ਪੀ.ਐਲ./ਮੁੱਖ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ) | 54 | 21 |
| Total (ਕੁੱਲ) | 541 | 216 |
*Disclaimer: Vacancy data is based on the provided notification image. Applicants must verify all details, including category reservations, from the full official notification on the Punjab Food Supply website.
3. Ludhiana Village/Ward Wise Vacancies List - Pending Update
To apply strategically, candidates need the specific **village-wise (ਪਿੰਡ-ਵਾਰ)** and **urban ward-wise (ਵਾਰਡ-ਵਾਰ)** list detailing the exact locations for the Ludhiana Ration Depot application. This list clarifies precisely where the 757 vacancies are situated.
This crucial location list is expected from the department soon. Stay updated by checking PB.JOBSOFTODAY.IN frequently; we will publish the list link here as soon as possible. ਪਿੰਡ/ਵਾਰਡ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਸੂਚੀ ਜਲਦੀ ਹੀ ਅੱਪਡੇਟ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।
Applicants must also monitor the official **Punjab Food Supply website** (http://foodsuppb.gov.in) and can contact the relevant DFSC Ludhiana office (East or West) for the verified list before applying for this Ludhiana recruitment.
4. Total Openings: 757 Dealership Positions
This extensive recruitment drive provides an exceptional **757 dealership opportunities** (541 Rural + 216 Urban) for Fair Price Shops across the Ludhiana district (covering both East and West areas).
5. Applicant Eligibility Criteria
Candidates wishing to apply for the Fair Price Shop dealership Ludhiana must satisfy all eligibility conditions mentioned in the detailed official notification. This generally includes belonging to the relevant category (General, SC, Ex-Servicemen, FF, BPL, Handicapped, etc.), fulfilling residency requirements within the specific area (Ludhiana East/West), educational qualifications, and other criteria set by the Punjab Food Supply department. Reviewing the full official notification is mandatory.
6. How to Apply & DFSC Ludhiana (East/West) Contact
Eligible individuals must submit their application (ਅਰਜ਼ੀ) in the specified format, along with all required documents, to the **correct DFSC office** based on whether the vacancy falls under Ludhiana East or Ludhiana West jurisdiction. Applying to the wrong office may lead to disqualification.
Ludhiana East (ਪੂਰਬੀ) Applicants:
Submission Office: DFSC (East), Third Floor, Room No. 308, Zila Parishad Complex, Ludhiana (ਤੀਜੀ ਮੰਜ਼ਿਲ, ਕਮਰਾ ਨੰ. 308, ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਸ਼ਦ ਕੰਪਲੈਕਸ, ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ)
Email: dfsc.dfs.ldh@punjab.gov.in
Ludhiana West (ਪੱਛਮੀ) Applicants:
Submission Office: DFSC (West), Third Floor, Room No. 308, Zila Parishad Complex, Ludhiana (ਤੀਜੀ ਮੰਜ਼ਿਲ, ਕਮਰਾ ਨੰ. 308, ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਪ੍ਰੀਸ਼ਦ ਕੰਪਲੈਕਸ, ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ)
Email: dfscw.dfs.ldh@punjab.gov.in
It is crucial to determine the correct jurisdiction (East/West) for the specific village/ward vacancy you are applying for, likely available in the detailed village/ward list.
7. URGENT Deadline Reminder: April 21, 2025
Immediate Action Required! The application deadline for the Ludhiana Ration Depot recruitment is extremely close: **April 21, 2025 (Monday), by 5:00 PM.** This is the earliest deadline noted among recent district notifications.
ਆਖਰੀ ਮਿਤੀ: 21 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2025, ਸ਼ਾਮ 5:00 ਵਜੇ ਤੱਕ।
Do not delay your application. Ensure it reaches the correct DFSC Ludhiana (East or West) office well before this April 21 deadline. Late applications will be rejected.
8. Essential Application Submission Guidelines
- Download and carefully study the full official notification from http://foodsuppb.gov.in.
- Confirm your eligibility for the category and specific location (Rural/Urban, East/West) for the **Ludhiana vacancy**.
- Fill the application form accurately, completely, and legibly.
- Attach clear, self-attested photocopies of all documents specified in the notification.
- Identify the correct jurisdiction (East/West) for your application and submit it to the corresponding DFSC office address provided above before the **April 21, 2025 deadline**.
Information for Previous Applicants (2023/2024 Ads):
ਸਾਲ 2023 ਅਤੇ 2024 ਦੌਰਾਨ ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਿਤ ਇਸ਼ਤਿਹਾਰ ਵਿਰੁੱਧ ਅਪਲਾਈ ਕਰ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਬਿਨੇਕਾਰਾਂ ਡਿਪੂ ਹੋਲਡਰਾਂ/ਹੋਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੁੜ ਅਪਲਾਈ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਰੂਰਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਬਿਨੈ-ਪੱਤਰ ਹੀ ਵਿਚਾਰੇ ਜਾਣਗੇ। ਪਰੰਤੂ ਜੇਕਰ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਪੁਰਾਣੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ/ਬਿਨੈ-ਪੱਤਰ ਨਾਲ ਕੋਈ ਹੋਰ ਜਾਂ ਵਾਧੂ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ ਦੇਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ ਤਾਂ ਉਹ ਨਿਸ਼ਚਿਤ ਮਿਤੀ ਤੱਕ ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਵਾ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ।
(As per the notification, individuals who applied under the 2023/2024 advertisements need not re-apply. Their existing applications will be considered. They may, however, submit supplementary documents related to their previous application at the relevant District Office (East/West) by the deadline - April 21, 2025.)
9. Official Website for Verification & Details
For the most reliable and comprehensive information regarding the Ludhiana Ration Depot Bharti 2025, including official notifications, forms, and complete eligibility criteria, please consult only the official Punjab Food Supply portal:
10. Advisory on Official Updates & Corrigenda
Please be aware that any official corrections, amendments, or further instructions (Corrigendum (s), ਜੇਕਰ ਕੋਈ ਹੋਵੇ) concerning the Fair Price Shop Ludhiana recruitment will be published exclusively on the official Food Supply department website. Applicants are responsible for regularly checking the site for announcements.
With 757 vacancies, this is a major recruitment event in Ludhiana. For updates on this and other **Latest Punjab Govt Jobs Ludhiana**, keep following pb.jobsoftoday.in. Remember the extremely tight deadline for the Ludhiana Ration Depot Vacancy 2025 is **April 21, 2025**!
