EPFO circular HRD-II/65/2025/APAR/2024-25/1569 · 02 Jun 2026
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Revision of timelines for preparation/ completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the year 2024-25 through SPARROW - Regarding File No: HRD-II/65/2025/APAR/2024-25/1569 dated 02/06/2026
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation has revised the deadlines for completing Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) activities for the 2024-25 period due to a high volume of pending representations. The updated schedule requires the Competent Authority to dispose of representations and forward them to the APAR Custodian by June 30, 2026. Decisions must be communicated to the Officer Reported Upon within three days of finalization, with an auto-forward date of July 5, 2026. The entire APAR process must be finalized and taken on record by July 7, 2026. The system will automatically close any representations remaining after these maximum timelines. All relevant officers are directed to strictly adhere to these revised deadlines.
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Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) Head Office Plate A, Ground Floor, Block II, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi-110023 Website: www.epfindia.gov.in
File No. HRD-II/65/2025/APAR/2024-25/1569 Dated: 02.06.2026
To, All Additional CPFCs (HQ)/ Director (PDNASS) All Additional CPFCs (Zones) Additional CPFC (ASD), Head Office/ Additional CPFC (ZTIs) All RPFCs/OIC in charge of Regional Offices/ District Offices
Subject: Revision of timelines for preparation/ completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the year 2024-25 through SPARROW-reg.
Ref: HO Circular No. HRD-II/65/2025/APAR/2024-25/1531 dated 25.03.2026
| S. No. | Activity | Timeline (Date on or before) | Auto Forward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disposal of representation by Competent Authority and forwarding to APAR Custodian | 30.06.2026 | - |
| 2 | Communication of decision to ORU by APAR Custodian | Within 3 days from finalization of decision | 05.07.2026 |
| 3 | Completion of APAR process and final taking on record | 07.07.2026 | - |
It is reiterated that the timelines highlighted are the maximum timelines beyond which the APAR Representations will be automatically closed by the system.
It is directed to strictly follow the above revised timelines for completion of various APAR activities for the year 2024-25.
(Issues with the approval of the Competent Authority)
(Uday Gupta) Regional P.F. Commissioner-II (HRD-II)
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