Archive · 3 Sep 2026
BMC Introduces Randomized Online Engineer Transfers Amid Political Interference Allegations
The BMC is changing how some engineers are transferred between departments.
It will use a computer system that randomly helps decide transfers.
Engineers who have stayed in one section for three years or more must choose their preferred destinations online.
They can choose between one and five options.
The computer will consider available jobs and the BMC’s needs.
If an eligible engineer does not submit choices, the system will make a decision automatically.
The change follows claims that political pressure may have influenced earlier transfers.
An activist welcomed the system because it could make transfers fairer and more transparent.
The BMC introduced a randomized online transfer system for Junior, Sub- and Assistant Engineers.
Engineers serving in the same department or section for at least three years must submit online preferences.
Employees may select between one and five preferred transfer destinations from September 5 to 20, 2026.
The system will automatically decide transfers when eligible employees do not submit preferences.
The move follows allegations involving political recommendations and a possible “cash for transfer” racket.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, its engineering staff, RTI activist Anil Galgali and BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha are mentioned.
- What
- The BMC introduced an online transfer system based on randomization for Junior Engineers, Sub-Engineers and Assistant Engineers.
- When
- The circular was dated September 2; online preferences are scheduled from September 5 to September 20, 2026.
- Where
- The system applies to the BMC’s engineering cadre in Mumbai.
- Why
- The BMC said the system is intended to increase transparency in transfers; it follows allegations of political interference and financial irregularities.
- Transfer system
- Employee Transfer System Based on Randomization
- Covered employees
- Junior Engineers, Sub-Engineers and Assistant Engineers
- Eligibility rule
- Employees in the same department or section for three years or more must submit preferences
- Preference limit
- Employees may select a minimum of one and a maximum of five preferences
- Preference period
- September 5–20, 2026
- Automatic decision
- The computer system may decide transfers when eligible employees do not submit preferences
- Exceptions
- Offline applications may be submitted for disability or medical reasons