Government employees : Transfers of government employees in April; No extension

Mumbai: As discussions on salary hikes gained momentum following the implementation of the Eighth Pay Commission, another significant development has emerged for government employees in the state. Orders have been issued to conduct a large-scale transfer process during April-May 2026, and movements related to this have accelerated in the ministry.

The General Administration Department has clarified that, as per the rules, lists have been prepared of officers and employees eligible for transfer. Instructions have been given to the concerned departments to arrange for alternative officers and employees from now on. The administration has rejected the requests made to avoid transfers and has ordered not to grant any extensions, not to cancel transfers, and to strictly implement the decision.

This action is being taken under the Maharashtra Government Employees Transfer Regulation and Prevention of Delay in Government Duties Act, 2005. According to rules 3 and 4 of this Act, it is mandatory to transfer officers and employees who have completed 6 consecutive years of service at the same place.

This rule will apply to officers and employees in the positions of Joint Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary, Section Officer, Assistant Section Officer, Clerk-Typist, and Stenographer in the ministerial cadre under the General Administration Department. It has become clear that it is now impossible to avoid transfers for employees who have been working in the same place for years.

Meanwhile, after the transfer process, newly joining employees, officers being relieved, and

Instructions have been given to make proper arrangements to ensure that departmental work continues smoothly. Additional secretaries have also instructed to take care that the transfers do not hinder the work of ordinary citizens.

According to the administration, the main objective behind this decision is to increase transparency and avoid delays in administrative work. This transfer campaign is being conducted to reduce administrative obstacles created by employees serving in the same place for a long time.

Overall, due to these transfers taking place in April-May 2026, significant changes are expected in the ministerial work of the state. It has been appealed that the concerned officers and employees should be prepared for the transfer and comply with the orders given by the administration.