Published on: 08 August 2026 Category: India Post Transfer Order | LSG General Line | Kerala Circle Circle: Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram
Order Summary
Along with the LSG promotion order, Kerala Circle has issued a separate transfer order for officials already working in the LSG (General Line) cadre in Post Offices.
- Issued by: Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram – 695033
- Order No.: ST/LSG/Transfer/2026
- Dated: 07.08.2026
- Signed by: Rahul R, Assistant Postmaster General (HR)
- Cadre: LSG General Line (Post Offices)
- Total officials transferred: 10
- Nature of transfer: On request
- TA / TP: Not admissible
- Contact: 0471-2304150 | staff.kl@indiapost.gov.in
Where the 10 Officials Have Been Posted
| Allotted To | Number of Officials | Transferred From |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Region | 5 | Mavelikara (2), Changanassery (2), Thrissur (1) |
| Trivandrum North | 2 | Kollam (2) |
| Kollam | 2 | Pathanamthitta (1), Tiruvalla (1) |
| Central Region | 1 | Tiruvalla (1) |
| Total | 10 | — |
The divisions involved on the outgoing side are Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Tiruvalla, Mavelikara, Changanassery and Thrissur.
The Most Important Line in This Order
One sentence carries all the financial weight:
The transfer of the above mentioned officials are on request and hence without TA/TP.
Here is what that means in practice.
- Request transfer — the official applied for the transfer; the Department did not move them for administrative reasons
- TA (Travelling Allowance) — not payable
- TP (Transfer Grant / Transfer Passage) — not payable
- All shifting and travel costs are borne by the official personally
- Joining time rules for request transfers are also different from administrative transfers
This is standard practice across the Department, but it still surprises officials every year. If a transfer order says “on request”, do not expect any reimbursement.
Request Transfer vs Administrative Transfer
| Point | Request Transfer | Administrative Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Who initiates | The official | The Department |
| TA payable | No | Yes |
| Transfer grant (TP) | No | Yes |
| Reason | Personal convenience | Administrative requirement |
| Joining time | Restricted | As per normal rules |
Officials often apply for a request transfer to move closer to home or family. That is a perfectly good reason — just budget for the move yourself.
What Officials Should Do Now
- Confirm your name and allotted Region or Division in the order
- Wait for the relieving and posting order from your present Division
- Complete charge handover properly before being relieved
- Do not submit a TA or TP claim — it will not be admitted for a request transfer
- Check your joining time entitlement with your establishment section
- Update your address, service book entries and pay particulars after joining
- Coordinate with your new Divisional Office on the reporting date
Who Has Been Sent a Copy
The order has been circulated to the Postmaster General, Central Region (Kochi), the Postmaster General, Northern Region (Calicut), the SSPOs of Trivandrum North and Kollam, the SPOs of Pathanamthitta and Tiruvalla, and to the officials concerned through their Regional or Divisional Offices.
Read Alongside the Promotion Order
Kerala Circle issued two separate orders on the same date, 07.08.2026, and it is easy to confuse them:
- ST/PO/LSG Promotion/2026 — promotion of 31 Postal Assistants to LSG (General Line) in Pay Matrix Level 5
- ST/LSG/Transfer/2026 — transfer of 10 officials already in LSG (General Line), on request, without TA/TP
If you are a Postal Assistant looking for your name, check the promotion order. If you are already an LSG official who applied for a transfer, check this order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Will I get TA and transfer grant for this move? No. The order specifically states the transfers are on request and hence without TA/TP.
Q2. Can I decline a request transfer that I myself applied for? You should immediately submit a written representation to the Regional or Circle Office concerned. Withdrawal of a request transfer is not automatic and is subject to the competent authority’s decision.
Q3. When do I get relieved? Your present Division will issue the relieving order. Coordinate with your establishment section.
Q4. Is this order connected to the LSG promotion order? They were issued on the same day but are separate orders covering different sets of officials.
Q5. Where can I see the official order? Through your Divisional or Regional Office, and on the Kerala Circle portal of India Post.
Planning Your Own Career Move
Transfers and promotions in India Post follow a clear ladder. If you are still at the entry level, the route upward looks like this:
- GDS to MTS — first regular post
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard — alternative first step
- MTS to PA/SA and Postman to PA/SA — through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
- PA to LSG (General Line) — first supervisory grade
- LSG to HSG-II and HSG-I — further supervisory grades
Everything below LSG requires clearing a departmental exam. Previous year question papers, a fixed daily routine and weekly mock tests remain the most reliable preparation formula.