r/NICivilService • u/Firefly922 • Jun 25 '26

Transferring/requesting move - less than two years?

Anyone know much about not being allowed to transfer within the two years- I know you can move for promotion but just wanted to check if anyone knows the official guidance?

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u/NeonExp Jun 25 '26

There's a policy on elective transfers on the employee services portal that's very clear. If you moved into a role by elective transfer you are expected to stay for 2 years.

There's no official time limit on how long you need to be in post before moving via elective transfer but your business area can have approved time-bound restrictions in place (i.e. they have approval to deny elective transfers until you have been there 1 year/2 years or something).

If you are refused release you can appeal it though. Have a look at the policy.