Procedure for Submission/Consideration of Transfer under Limited Transfer Facility for GDS (GDS Rule 3 Transfer). Dated 28/11/2022.
Instructions for GDS (Gramin Dak Sevaks) seeking Online transfer:
Download GDS Rule 3 Transfer (Online) Procedure 2022 in PDF
GDS can visit https://rule3.cept.gov.in/ for submitting GDS Online Transfer Application
Submission of online GDS application- :
a. Any GDS seeking transfer will have to update his mobile no with the Divisional Head in the Rule 3 Transfer Portal to create his login credentials. Without an updation of the mobile number, the concerned GDS will not be able to apply for transfer under limited transfer facility.
b. Once they are registered, they will be able to login through the same portal using mobile no. as their login ID. The details of the password would be shared on their registered mobile number.
c. Once the user credentials are created, any GDS, who have completed one year of engagement may apply online from 08.12.2022 to 14.12.2022 as per his/her convenience against the vacancies notified.
d. GDS may fill choice of a maximum of ten (10) Posts in order of preference of one Division in any Circle. The transfer will be considered for any one of the indicated Post in order of preference.
e. Till the final submission, the GDS would be having option to changer/modify, his details/preferences or to withdraw his request till the last date specified for submission.
f. Final list of the GDS whose transfer is approved will be released on 25.12.2022. A system generated message/email of approval will be sent to the candidate on the same day. A consolidated list will be published in the website of the Department as well as in the online transfur portal and the same will also be disposed in the login of Divisional Unit Heads both where the GDS is working and where transfer has approverd.
g. Refusal to accept the Limited transfer order shall be construed as one chance of Limited Transfer availed by GDS.
h. If GDS is not accommodated in any requested posts, he/ she can apply, again in the next monthly cycle of the online engagement.
i. After submission of transfer request. a system generated sms/Email will be send to the GDS on registered mobile/email Id.
(ii) Activities done by Dvisional/Unit Head for GDS Transfer: -
a. Divisional Head will enter the details of vacant posts as calculated in the manner specified in para (3) of the OM No. 17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.11.2022.
b. The Division would inform all concerned that GDS seeking transfer wiil have to get their Mobile No updated in the'Rule 3 Transfer Portal. Once they are registered, they wiII be able to login through the same portal using mobile no. as their login ID. The details of the password would be shared on their registered mobile number.
c. All the online applications received by Divisional/Unit Head, will be verified from the records during the period from 15.12.2022 to 18.12.2022. If not verified within the stipulated time period, the particulars will be treated as deemed verified and the responsibility would lie with the concerned Division.
d. Applications received from GDS, who does not fulfil the eligibility criteria as on the date of appiication shall be rejected outright by the Divisional/Unit Head by entering appropriate remark, e.g,
i. GDS has entered wrong date of engagement. One year of engagement is not completed due to unauthorised absence.
ii. GDS is under put off duty.
iii. Disciplinary action/Police case/Court case is pending
iv. GDS already availed requisite number ofchances
e. A system generated SMS/Email will be send to the GDS regarding acceptance/rejection of their transfer request with reasons of rejection.
f. the remaining online applications will be processed between 09.12.2022 to 21.12.2022.
g. Once applications are processed, the CEPT will share the draft list with concerned Divisions for verification during the period from 22.12.2022 to 24.12.2022. Discrepancy, if any would be shared by the concerned Division with the CEPT to get it rectified, as per the procedure prescribed by the CEPT for correction.
h. Final list of the GDS whose transfer is approved will be released on 25.12.2022. A system generated message/email of approval will be sent to the candidate on the same day. A consolidated list will be pubiished in the website of the Department as well as in the online transfer Portal and the same will also be displayed in the login of Divisional/Unit Heads (Both where the GDS is working and where transfer has approved
i. Refusal to accept the Limited Transfer order shall be construed as one chance of Limited Transfer availed by GDS.
j. Once transfer is approved, the GDS shall be relieved by 07.01.2023 of the next month in which transfer is approved to join the new unit.
(iii) Mutual Transfer: - The provision of the mutual transfer will be same as mentioned in OM No. 17.31.2016-GDS dated 15.07.2021 and will be dealt manually.
