GDS Rule 3 Online Transfer Cycle, October 2025- Schedule of activities
India Post recently issued a notification about the Online GDS Transfer Portal, outlining the schedule for the October session of the GDS online transfer process.
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| GDS Rule 3 |
With the rollout of IT 2.0, the online portal for transfer of GDS under 'Limited Transfer Facility' (Rule-3) shall be opened for submitting applications by GDSs and processing by the Divisions w.e.f. 21st of October, 2025. The Schedule of different activities would be as follows:
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| GDS Rule 3 Transfer 2025 |
GDS Transfer Schedule and Timeline
| Activities | Timeline |
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| Vacancy updation by Divisions/Units | 21-27 Oct-2025 |
| Vacancy approval by Circles | 28-30 Oct-2025 |
| Online Registration and submission of applications by the GDS applicants seeking transfer & Change in GDS Data in HRMS, if any | 3-12 Nov-2025 |
| One-time modification in applications already submitted by the candidate (limited to change of options/preferences) | 13-15 Nov-2025 |
| Verification of online applications by the Divisions | 17-21 Nov-2025 |
| Online list of transfers approved | 26 Nov-2025 |
| Submission of cancellation request (if any) | 27 Nov - 01 Dec-2025 |
| Date of issue of final relieving orders by the Divisions/Units | 3 Dec onwards |
| Final date of Relieving/deemed relieving of GDS | 15 Dec-2025 |
GDS Rule 3 Tranfer October 2025 Timline
Official GDS Transfer Portal: https://app.indiapost.gov.in/employeeportal/