Service Matters
Transfers – Important Points
Transfers are governed by applicable Service Rules, Government Orders, Presidential Order or local-cadre provisions where applicable, and administrative instructions.
Important Rules and References
- APSSR
Rule 33 – Seniority
- APSSR
Rule 35 – Seniority following transfers on request/administrative grounds
- APSSR
Rule 38 – Postings and transfers
- ACT
Relevant Presidential Order/local cadre rules
- GOG.O. reference – document to be added
Current transfer guidelines/Government Orders
Verify with latest Government Order/Rule
Key Points
- Administrative or Public Interest Transfer
- Request Transfer
- Mutual Transfer where permitted
- Transfer within the applicable cadre
- Transfer connected with deputation or posting
- Transfer under special Government instructions
- Seniority
- Station
- Transfer benefits
- Joining time
- Pay and allowances
- Promotion eligibility
- Local cadre status
- Service benefits
Practical Checklist
- Authority and transfer order
- Cadre and local status
- Reason for transfer
- Seniority effect
- Relieving and joining dates
- Joining time
- Pay and transfer benefits
- Service Register entries
Important caution
Before accepting or requesting a transfer, verify the effect on seniority, station, joining time, pay, allowances and promotion prospects under the applicable rules.
Disclaimer: These notes are intended as a quick reference for Andhra Pradesh Government employees. They are not a substitute for the original Act, statutory Rule, Government Order, Special Rule, departmental instruction or judicial decision. Service conditions may differ according to the employee’s department, service, category, method of appointment and amendments issued from time to time. In case of any conflict, the applicable statutory provision, Government Order and competent authority’s orders shall prevail.