Breaking: Punjab Govt issues fresh orders on transfers/postings for officers, employees
Ravi Jakhu
Chandigarh, August 2, 2025: The Punjab Government’s Department of Personnel has issued fresh directives regarding the general transfers and postings of government officers and employees, extending the permissible window and laying down specific instructions and timelines.
According to the official orders, all department heads, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, sub-divisional magistrates, and chairpersons/managing directors of various boards and corporations across Punjab are now allowed to carry out general transfers and postings up to August 20, 2025.
This is an extension from the earlier deadline of August 1, 2025, which began on June 23, 2025.
The circular clearly states that after August 20, 2025, a complete ban on general transfers will be enforced. Any further transfers or postings will strictly be made under the Transfer Policy notified by the Personnel Department on April 23, 2018.
The move comes amid ongoing administrative restructuring and is aimed at streamlining governance and accountability during departmental changes.