Posting & Transfer FAQ

This varies significantly by service, cadre and circumstance, and isn't something this FAQ can state as a fixed rule — check your posting/transfer order and with your unit's records office for your specific timeline.

Commonly: Movement Order, Identity Card, Dependent Cards, medical and bank documents, insurance, vehicle documents, an accommodation clearance certificate, an inventory of belongings, and travel tickets. Use the Transfer Documents Checklist on this site to track what you have ready.

Yes — the Posting Expense Planner on this site totals your estimated packing, transport and other costs into one planning figure. It is explicitly not a reimbursement or entitlement calculator.

Common preparation steps include obtaining a Transfer Certificate from the current school, researching schools at the new station in advance, and carrying academic records. See the Posting Readiness Checklist and House Shifting Planner on this site for the full set of reminders.

Common steps include noting final meter readings, settling pending bills, and arranging disconnection or transfer of electricity, gas and internet connections. Use the House Shifting Planner on this site to track these.

This FAQ and the related tools on this site provide general planning guidance only — official entitlements and procedures should always be verified with your unit's records office, movement control organisation, or service HQ.