The “New Transfer Policy” document from Prasar Bharati lays down comprehensive guidelines governing the transfer processes for regular employees within the organization and those on deemed deputation to Prasar Bharati. Issued on 26th March 2021, this new transfer policy of Prasar Bharati supersedes all previous transfer policies established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), DG:AIR, DG:DD, or those outlined in the AIR Manual.
The new transfer policy of Prasar Bharati categorizes transfers into various types such as transfers based on administrative requirements, rotational transfers, and request transfers, each with specific criteria for implementation. The periodicity of transfers, except for certain identified circumstances, is typically set to occur twice a year, in the months of April and October. The new transfer policy of Prasar Bharati also provides details of exemptions from routine transfers, tenure for posting at different station categories, and considerations for transfers based on spouse and disability grounds. Understanding this policy is crucial for both employees and administrators to ensure the efficient and fair execution of transfer procedures within Prasar Bharati.
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The new transfer policy of Prasar Bharati describes the following:
Applicability of Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati
- The transfer policy applies to regular employees in Prasar Bharati and those on deemed deputation to Prasar Bharati.
- Transfers can occur for administrative requirements like post needs, expertise, promotions, disciplinary actions, and more.
Categories for Transfer in the New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati
- Transfers are categorized into Administrative transfers, Rotational transfers, and Request transfers.
- Request transfers can be based on reasons like illness, disabilities, personal circumstances, and administrative feasibility.
Periodicity of Transfers in the New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati
- General transfers usually happen twice a year in April and October.
- Exceptions are transfers on specific grounds or for public interest reasons.
Procedure to Follow – new transfer policy of Prasar Bharati
- Employees submit transfer requests to the Head of Office, who forwards them to the Zonal Head for review.
- A transparent process, database maintenance, and committee review are essential for transfer considerations.
Normal Tenure for Posting:
- Tenure at Most Difficult Stations is 1 year, Difficult Stations 2 years, and for others 4 years.
- Sensitive post-tenure is 3 years, excluding certain types of leaves during the tenure period.
Difficult Stations Classification in New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati
- Difficult Stations include territories like Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and states like Assam, Mizoram, and more.
- The stations/Kendras situated in the territories of the following States/Union Territories and not included in Most Difficult Stations are categorized as Difficult Stations:
Most Difficult Stations Classification in New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati
- Most Difficult Stations are locations like Bhimbargali, Gurej, Kargil, and others.
- The stations/Kendras situated in following locations are categorized as Most Difficult Stations:
| S. No. | Location/State | S.No. | Location/State |
| 1 | Bhimbargali/Jammu & Kashmir | 9 | Mon/Nagaland |
| 2 | Churachandpur/Manipur | 10 | Nongstoin/Meghalaya |
| 3 | Gurej/Jammu & Kashmir | 11 | Saiha/Mizoram |
| 4 | Himotingla/Ladakh | 12 | Tawang/Arunachal Pradesh |
| 5 | Kargil/Ladakh | 13 | Teethwal/Jammu & Kashmir |
| 6 | Kupwara/Jammu & Kashmir | 14 | Tuensang/Nagaland |
| 7 | Leh/Ladakh | 15 | Uri/Green Ridge/Jammu & Kashmir |
| 8 | Lunglei/Mizoram | 16 | Williamnagar/Meghalaya |
The following stations are also included in the category of Most Difficult Stations with normal tenure of 1 year:
1. Drass
2. Padurn
3. Teisuru
4. Nyoma
5. Diskit
6. Khalsi
Inter Zonal Transfer – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- Employees eligible for inter zonal transfers must serve a minimum of 3 years before the transfer.
- Their seniority remains in the original Zone, with a transfer period extendable up to 7 years.
(a) Inter Zonal transfer for the staff transferrable within the zone, may be considered after at least completion of three years of service in the Zone for which he/she has been selected.
(b) Such employees /Officers may be transferred, keeping in view the administrative exigency of the parent zone, for a period of 5 years, extendable up to 7 years by CEO and thereafter they will be reposted to their parent Zone. Their seniority will remain intact in their original Zone only.
Request Transfers – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- Employees can request transfers based on tenure completion, compassionate grounds, or medical reasons.
- For spousal transfers, vacancies and administrative necessities are considered.
(a) The Employees desirous of seeking transfers on completion of their tenure at normal, difficult or most difficult station, can file their applications for transfer to station of their choice, indicating at least 3 stations (different cities) in the order of preference. The representation without 3 different cities shall not be considered. Further, it may not always be feasible to post a person at desired station and in such case; they may have to either overstay or may have to opt for more choices.
(b) The Employees desirous of seeking transfers on request/ compassionate grounds/ medical grounds/disability etc. can fi le their applications for transfer to station of their choice. Their request will be considered keeping in view the availability of vacancies and other administrative exigencies. However, the Transfer Committee may consider such requests sympathetically and to the extent possible administratively.
Transfer Policy Overview – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- The transfer policy outlines the conditions for officer/staff transfers within their zone or all India according to their eligibility.
- It includes provisions for serving tenures in difficult areas, promotions, and postings in hometowns.
Tenure and Transfer Criteria – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- Officers/staff are expected to serve at least one tenure of 2 years or 1 year in difficult areas in their entire career.
- Longest-serving employees are transferred first, and promotions may lead to immediate transfers.
Retentions and Exceptions – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- Retention of officers might be granted based on administrative feasibility, especially for those with children studying in Class X or XII.
- Officers close to the age of superannuation and already posted at their preferred location are normally not transferred.
Specialized Skills and Trainings – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- Employees with specialized trainings or skills may be transferred to specific roles or establishments, and their tenure may be extended.
Power to Relax Policy – New Transfer Policy of Prasar Bharati Employees
- The CEO has the authority to relax or modify the transfer policy and its criteria.
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