Transfer of Railway employees is governed by a mix of general establishment instructions and periodically issued Comprehensive Transfer Policy circulars from the Railway Board. This article summarizes the common categories of transfer requests employees typically encounter.
Types of Transfer
- Inter-divisional transfer — within the same zone, between divisions.
- Inter-railway transfer — between two different zonal railways.
- Mutual transfer / mutual exchange — two employees in equivalent posts swapping locations by mutual consent.
- Request transfer on medical or compassionate grounds.
Application Route
Requests are typically submitted through the standard Inter-Railway / Inter-Divisional / Departmental Transfer application form, routed through the controlling officer.
Key Points to Remember
- Comprehensive Transfer Policy circulars are periodically revised — always check the latest circular date before relying on a specific eligibility period.
- Physically handicapped employees have separate posting/transfer consideration near native place, per specific Board clarifications.
- Mutual transfer requires both employees to be in equivalent grade/post and department.
Content Status
This article is sample content for the platform skeleton, grounded in general patterns described in secondary sources. It has not yet been verified against a specific, current Railway Board Comprehensive Transfer Policy circular — treat as draft guidance only, and confirm against your zone's latest circular before acting on it.