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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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/