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GDS Rule 3 Transfer (Online Transfer) Cycle May 2024 Timeline activities & Schedule of activities

No. 17-31/2016-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 Dated : 17.05.2024

Subject : GDS Rule-3 Online Transfer Cycle, May - 2024 - Schedule activities - reg.

Download GDS Online Transfer (Rule 3) Cycle May 2024 Timeline activities in PDF


The online portal for transfer of GDS under ‘Limited Transfer Facility’ is being opened for submitting applications by GDSs and processing by the Divisions w.e.f. 21st of May, 2024. The Schedule of different activities would be as under:

GDS Rule 3 Transfer May Cycle 2024 Activities

GDS Online Transfer Timeline

Vacancy updation by Divisions/Units

7th to 15th May (already completed)

Online Registration and submission of online applications

21th to 27th May

One-time modification in applications already submitted by candidate (limited to change of option/preference)

28th to 29th May

Verification of online applications by the Divisions

30th to 3rd June

Release of list of transfers approved by CEPT

7th June

Relieving of GDS to join the new post

22th June


2. There would not be provision of applying against the tentative vacancies in this cycle, as GDS online engagement schedule is already delayed due to general elections. All the other provisions fortransfer, including transfer on spouse grounds, order of priority etc. as elaborated this office letter of even no. dated 24.02.2023 (Copy enclosed), would continue to apply in this Cycle as well.


3. Subsequent to the release of the list of transfers approved, any decision on the issues, other than related topolicy, shall be decided at the level of Head of Region/Head of Circle in accordance with the instructions issued in the past Technical issues may be resolved by Circles in consultation with CEPT.


4. You are requested to ensure that Divisions strictly adhered to the aforesaid time schedule and guidelines issued on the subject from time to time. CEPT is also requested to ensure that portal is seamlessly available for all concerned as per the schedule.

This issues with the approval of the competent auhtority.



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