Finally, the “GDS Rule - 3 Online Transfer Cycle, October 2025” is about to begin. For all the employees who have been waiting for their transfer , here’s the happy news — the transfer portal will open by 21st October 2025. To know how to apply for the transfer and how many vacancies are available, read the complete report for full details. The entire process for GDS transfer , including relieving, joining, and cancellation requests, is now online via the Rule-3 transfer portal under APT 2.0. This new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is mandatory from the Rule-3 Transfer Cycle of Oct/Nov-2025. 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. Subject: GDS Rule - 3 Online Transfer Cycle, October 2025- Schedule of activities -reg. Sir (s)/Madam (s), 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.