Telangana Govt Reimposes Ban on Employee Transfers from June 1

The state government has reimposed a ban on the transfer of employees with effect from June 1, 2026, after the relaxation period ended on May 31. 

According to G.O.Ms.No.57 issued by the Finance (HRM-I) Department, transfers will not be permitted except under specific circumstances such as promotions, disbandment of posts, reversions, repatriations, deputations, disciplinary cases, and return from long leave exceeding six months. In all such cases, postings must be made only against clear existing vacancies without shifting other employees.

The government has also directed that no relaxation



proposals will be entertained for a period of six months. Any future relaxation will require approval from the Chief Minister through due process. 

Further, departments have been instructed to ensure that vacancies are filled only by employees who have completed at least one year of service at their current posting, with proper justification and approval from the Finance Department. ]

The order also states that pay bills of employees transferred in violation of these guidelines will not be processed. All departments and heads of offices have been directed to strictly adhere to the instructions.