This office memorandum details the implementation of a web-based software solution for managing the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of the CSS cadre. It instructs nodal officers in various ministries and departments to ensure that APAR entries are made in the software and scanned copies are uploaded to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for the year 2012-13 onwards. The...
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training addresses the ongoing issue of Ministries/Departments not fully utilizing the web-based APAR Monitoring System for CSS officers. It reiterates previous requests to use the system (cscms.nic.in) for recording APARs and uploading scanned copies, particularly for officers at the US level and above. The memo highlights the...
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training reiterates the compulsory use of the web-based Cadre Management System (CMS) – hosted at cscms.nic.in – for managing the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of CSS officers. It addresses the issue of Ministries/Departments continuing to submit APARs to DOPT in hard copy without proper CMS entries or scanned document...
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training addresses the recurring issue of Ministries/Departments failing to submit Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of CSS officers within the stipulated timeframe. It reiterates previous instructions and emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to the submission schedule to facilitate timely promotions. The memorandum...
This office memorandum details the introduction of SPARROW for CSS and CSSS officers in the grade of DS and above, effective April 1, 2016. It outlines the plan to conduct training programs for nodal officers and individual officers, including a list of attendees across various ministries and departments. The document requests ministries to verify the accuracy of the attendee lists and coordinate...
This office memorandum announces the introduction of the Sparrow software for online Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) for CSS officers. The software will be operational from April 1st, 2016, initially for Deputy Secretary level and above. Ministries and Departments are instructed to nominate four key functionaries – Custodian (Nodal Officer), Custodian (Alternative Functionary), PAR...
This office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training reminds Ministries/Departments about the implementation of the Sparrow system for online Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of Central Civil Services (CSS) officers. It reiterates the request to nominate officers for key roles – Custodian/Nodal Officer, Alternative Custodian, PAR Manager, and EMD Manager – and to...
This Office Memorandum details the introduction of the CSS SPARROW system for online Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) recording for CSS officers, effective April 1st, 2016. It outlines the preparatory steps required from Ministries/Departments, including nominating nodal officers, generating employee data, and ensuring Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are available. The memorandum...
This Office Memorandum details the introduction of SPARROW (an APAR system) for CSS officers and outlines a training program to familiarize administrators and officers with its functionality. The memo addresses delays in role assignment due to Ministries/Departments not providing necessary details to NIC, and requests them to expedite the process. It also provides contact information for helpdesk...
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions addresses the availability of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) / Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for CSS officers being considered for the Directors Select List 2016. It requests Ministries/Departments to furnish any missing ACRs/APARs, and to provide a No Report Certificate (NRC) if an ACR/APAR...