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Lifting of Ban on Govt Transfers | Telangana Public Services 2026

Finance Dept Notification No. 38 Dated 21.04.2026 – Public Services Transfer Schedule

Reference G.O.Ms.No. 38 / Fin (HRM-I)

Transfer Window 1st May – 31st May 2026

Applicability All Govt Depts/PSUs

Status Lifted Ban

4 Years
(At a station)

Exempt from transfer
(Until 31.05.2027)

Department Limit
(Transfer Cap)

Phase 1: Application & Options

01-05 to 07-05-2026

Finalizing operational mechanism by departments and preparing lists of employees.

08-05 to 15-05-2026

Submission of applications with 5 options via online/web forms.

16-05 to 24-05-2026

Verification of applications and preparing master lists after counseling.

25-05 to 31-05-2026

Issue of transfer orders. Relieving on the 3rd day is mandatory.

Government has relaxed the previous ban on transfers. The following rules must be strictly adhered:

Max Service Limit: No person shall be retained beyond 04 years of service in a particular station.
Retirement Shield: Employees retiring before 31-05-2027 are exempt from transfer unless specifically requested.
Transfer Cap: Not more than 40% of employees in any cadre shall be transferred to ensure administrative stability.
Priorities: Spouse (one of the couple), Retirees, Disabled persons, Widows, and Employees with serious health issues are given priority.
PFRDA Restriction: Revenue earning departments (Tax/Transport/etc.) have separate guidelines (G.O.143/147 etc.) and must be followed if PFRDA Annuity/Pension is involved.

Employees appointed in PFRDA or Statutory bodies (like Commercial Taxes, Transport, etc.) follow specific rules:

Annuity: Appointed personnel get 60% of last pay + 50% DA if service > 15 years (PFRDA/PSPCL).
Service Cap: If service exceeds 20 years, they get 60% Annuity instead of full pension.
Scope: Applies to State PSUs, Local Bodies, Universities, and Societies.