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GDS Rule 3 Online Transfer Cycle October 2025 Revised Schedule (Timeline)

GDS Rule-3 Online Transfer Cycle, October 2025: Revised Schedule Issued by Department of Posts

New Delhi, December 3, 2025:
The Department of Posts (Ministry of Communications), Government of India, has issued a revised timeline for activities related to the GDS Rule-3 Online Transfer Cycle for October 2025. The updated schedule comes as a continuation of the Department’s earlier communication dated 21 November 2025.

The revised plan aims to streamline the process, ensure timely administrative actions, and facilitate a smooth transfer cycle for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) across postal divisions.

Revised Schedule of Activities

The Department has announced the following updated timelines:

ActivityRevised Timeline
Release of Online List of Approved Transfers3 December 2025
Submission of Cancellation Requests (if any)4 December – 8 December 2025
Issue of Final Relieving Orders by Divisions/Units10 December 2025 onwards
Final Date of Relieving / Deemed Relieving of GDS24 December 2025

Instructions to Postal Circles and CEPT

All Chief Postmasters General and all concerned administrative units are instructed to strictly adhere to these timelines. The circular clearly states that no further changes in the schedule will be entertained.

Further, the Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT), Bengaluru has been advised to ensure that the GDS online transfer portal remains fully functional as per the revised dates. This is essential for enabling divisions and GDS employees to complete their transfer-related tasks smoothly.

Administrative Note

The circular has been issued with the approval of the competent authority.
Signed by:

Gurvinder Singh
Assistant Director General (GDS)
Department of Posts, New Delhi
Tel: 011-23096629



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