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All field units and officers must complete and submit all pending Annual Performance Appraisal Reports through the SPARROW Portal by 15.09.2025. Approximately 10,500 reports remain pending across multiple stages, including the officer reported upon, reporting officer, dual report, reviewing officer, and CR section. Field offices and PAR custodians must monitor compliance and follow DoP&T timelines. The authority views any lapse in compliance seriously.
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A-33/11/02/2009(Part-2)
06-09-2025
CIRCULAR
Subject:- Preparation and maintenance of Annual Performance Assessment Reports for the year (2024-25)-reg.
Reference is invited to circulars dated 24.03.2025, 09.05.2025, and 16.05.2025 and 30.07.2025 wherein all field units and officers/officials were directed to adhere to the timelines prescribed by DoP&T for preparation and submission of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) through the SPARROW Portal.
Despite repeated instructions, it has been observed that approximately 10,500 APARs are still pending at various stages, even though the due dates for these activities have already passed.
| S No. | Stage of Pendency | Number of APARs Pending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No of APARs Pending with Officer Reported upon | 578 |
| 2 | No of APARs Pending with Reporting Officer | 3519 |
| 3 | Pending with Dual Report | 15 |
| 3 | No of APARs Pending with Reviewing Officer | 3527 |
| 4 | Pending with CR Section to Disclose | 2873 |
In view of the above, all concerned are hereby directed to take immediate action and ensure completion and submission of all pending APARs through the SPARROW Portal positively by 15.09.2025. It is reiterated that any lapse in compliance will be viewed seriously.
A-33/11/02/2009(Part-2) I/2987016/2025
Furthermore, all field offices and PAR custodians are also directed to monitor compliance of the above instructions at their respective levels and ensure that the timelines and procedural guidelines issued by DoP&T from time to time are strictly adhered to.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Digitally signed by Rajesh Yadav Date: 06-09-2025 12:36:44
Deputy Director (E.I)
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A-33/11/02/2009(Part-2) I/2987016/2025
