Rule‑38 Transfer Cycle – September 2026 Schedule

 Subject: Processing of Rule‑38 September 2026 Cycle – reg.

From: Vinod Kumar, Assistant Director General (SPN), Department of Posts, Parliament Street, New Delhi‑110001 Date: 03 September 2026

Sir/Madam,

The schedule for processing of Rule‑38 September 2026 Cycle has been finalized. Transfer requests received between 01.03.2026 and 31.08.2026 will be considered for this cycle.

📅 Finalized Schedule

Activity	Working Days	Timelines
Verification of transfer requests	—	To be completed by 10.09.2026
Vacancy Capturing by DO/CO/MMS/Other Units	5 days	16.09.2026 – 22.09.2026
Result Generation / Request Processing	7 days	23.09.2026 – 29.09.2026
Publishing of Trial Result	2 days	30.09.2026 – 01.10.2026
Provisional Allotment List	3 days	05.10.2026 – 07.10.2026
Final Approved Transfer Order	1 day	08.10.2026
Relieving and Joining	—	As per existing guidelines

⚙️ Additional Instructions

• Technical issues related to candidates must be routed through the verifying authority via the support desk.
• Only genuine technical issues should be forwarded; other matters should be resolved locally.
• Requests from 01.03.2026 to 31.08.2026 will be handled only if received through the Directorate/concerned authority before the cut‑off date.
• No changes are allowed in transfer requests after the cut‑off for the period.

🏢 Responsibilities

• Circles/Divisions/Units must complete their respective activities strictly within the timelines to avoid delays.
• CEPT must ensure technical processing, result generation, allotment, and publication as per schedule and provide necessary support.
• Final Approved Transfer Orders will be published on 08.10.2026.

Issued with the approval of the Competent Authority. 

(Vinod Kumar) Assistant Director General (SPN) 

Department of Posts, New Delhi