Amendment in Transfer Rules of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

Amendment in Transfer Rules of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has notified important amendments to the Transfer Rules of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). These changes aim to provide greater flexibility in managing administrative requirements while ensuring proper standards for key posts like Branch Post Master (BPM).

Download Amendment in Transfer Rules of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in PDF

Key Highlights of the Amendment

1. Transfer from ABPM/Dak Sevak to BPM

   • Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM) / Dak Sevak (Level-2) can now be transferred to the post of Branch Post Master (BPM – Level-1), provided the position falls under TRCA Slab-2.

2. Transfer between RMS and Postal Units

   • GDS working in RMS Units can be transferred to BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak posts in Postal Units, provided they belong to the same TRCA slab.

   • Similarly, GDS from Postal Units (BPM/ABPM/Dak Sevak) are now eligible to be transferred to RMS Units.

3. Restriction on RMS to BPM Transfers

   • Transfer from ABPM/Dak Sevak (RMS) to BPM (Level-1) will be permitted only on administrative grounds, and not on vigilance grounds.

Educational Qualification & Training Requirement

• For transfer to the post of Branch Post Master (BPM), the concerned GDS must:

  • Fulfill the prescribed educational qualifications.

  • Meet all other departmental eligibility criteria.

  • Successfully undergo mandatory training as specified for the BPM cadre.

Impact of the Amendment

• The new provisions provide greater career mobility for GDS employees, especially those working in RMS units.

• By making educational qualifications and training compulsory for BPM posts, the Department ensures that quality and efficiency in branch-level postal operations are maintained.

• The distinction between administrative and vigilance-based transfers helps preserve disciplinary accountability within the GDS framework.

Conclusion

The amendment to the GDS transfer rules reflects the Department’s continued efforts to streamline postal administration while opening up new opportunities for Gramin Dak Sevaks. By balancing flexibility in transfers with mandatory educational and training standards, the Department of Posts is strengthening both human resource management and service delivery in the rural postal network.

Click here to Join Telegram Channel