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The Employees' State Insurance Corporation directs all field units and PAR Custodians to complete and submit all pending Annual Performance Assessment Reports for the year 2024–25 through the SPARROW portal. This action addresses 3097 outstanding reports across various processing stages. All concerned units must finalize these reports by 20 November 2026. Heads of Departments and PAR Custodians must monitor compliance and report actions taken or reasons for delay to the headquarters. Failure to comply with these timelines and procedural guidelines will result in disciplinary action.
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क.रा.बी.नि. E.S.I.C.
कर्मचारी राज्य बीमा निगम
(श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार)
EMPLOYEES' STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION
(Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India)
मुख्यालय/HEADQUARTERS
पंचदीप भवन, सीआईजी मार्ग, नई दिल्ली-110002
Panchdeep Bhawan, CIG Marg, New Delhi- 02
Phone No. 011-23604700
Website: www.esic.gov.in
Email: dir-gen@esic.gov.in
F. No.A-33/11/02/2009(Part-2)
Date:05-11-2026
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Preparation and Completion of Annual Performance Assessment Reports (APARs) for the Year 2024–25 – Regarding
Reference is invited to HQ Circulars of even number dated 24.03.2025, 16.05.2025, 30.07.2025, 06.09.2025 , 09.12.2025 and 31.07.2026, 13.09.2026 wherein all field units and officers/officials were instructed to adhere to the timelines prescribed by the DoP&T for the preparation and submission of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) through the SPARROW Portal.
Despite repeated instructions, it has been observed that approximately 3097 APARs for the year 2024–25 are still pending at various stages, even though the due dates for completion of these activities have already elapsed.
The stage-wise pendency lying at different levels is as under:
| Pending With Officer Reported Upon | 122 |
|---|---|
| Pending With Reporting Authority | 247 |
| Pending with Dual Report | 4 |
| Pending With Reviewing Authority | 304 |
| Pending With CR Section To Disclose | 26 |
| Pending With Officer Disclosure | 2140 |
| Pending with CR Section for Closing | 165 |
| Various stages of representation stages | 89 |
| Total | 3097 |
In view of the above, the PAR Custodians of all concerned units are hereby directed to take immediate action and ensure the completion and submission of all pending APARs through the SPARROW Portal positively by 20.11.2026.
The above pendency at different level after prolonged period of its due date is a serious matter and it was required to be look into by the Head of Accounting unit. It is expected that the authority concerned has taken necessary steps to take necessary action in the matter. In the line, all field units are requested to inform the details of action(s) taken. If not, then, the reason(s), thereof.
Furthermore, HoD of all field offices and PAR Custodians shall closely monitor compliance at their respective levels and ensure that the timelines and procedural guidelines issued by DoP&T from time to time are strictly adhered to. PDFs containing stage-wise details of pending APARs is enclosed herewith for reference. The concerned PAR Custodians are advised to verify the details and take necessary action accordingly. It is reiterated that any lapse in compliance will be viewed seriously and disciplinary action will be initiated.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Digitally signed by
Ranjeet Kumar Mehta
Date: 05-11-2026
17:25:55
Assistant Director (E.I)
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