A significant digital transformation has been rolled out for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers, mandating the online recording of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) through a dedicated system called SPARROW. This new online platform, accessible via , became operational on April 1, 2016, initially catering to Deputy Secretary level officers and above within the CSS. To ensure a...
A significant digital transformation has been underway in government administration with the operationalization of the SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) system since April 1, 2016. This online platform is designed to revolutionize the annual performance appraisal process for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers, as well as the administrators overseeing...
Ensuring timely career progression for government officers hinges on the meticulous submission of performance appraisal reports. For those aspiring to leadership roles as Directors in the Central Secretariat Service, particularly for the 2016 selection cycle, the status of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) and Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) is paramount. All relevant ministries and...
In a significant move towards digitizing government processes, an online system for recording Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) has been fully implemented for officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) at the Deputy Secretary level and above. This new system, known as SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window), commenced operations for the Financial...
In a significant move towards modernizing government operations, a new online system called SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) has been made mandatory for civil service officers. This system requires all Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers at Deputy Secretary level and above, along with equivalent levels in Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)...
An important announcement has been issued by the Department of Personnel & Training concerning the upcoming Director Select List for 2017. This update follows an earlier circulation of a tentative list featuring 89 officers eligible for consideration. The central focus is on the meticulous review and submission of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) spanning the years 2008-09 to 2015...
Securing career progression in the Central Secretariat Service hinges on timely submission of essential performance reviews. A critical update has been issued, reminding all concerned ministries and departments about the urgent need to furnish Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for officers slated for the Director Select List of 2017. A provisional list, comprising 91 eligible officers...
Government departments are streamlining performance appraisals for CSS/CSSS officers by transitioning to an online system called SPARROW. While this digital shift aims to modernize processes, some ministries and departments have encountered challenges with data creation, workflow setup, and e-signing, leading to delays in completing Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs). To ensure a smooth...
In an era of digital transformation, efficient governance hinges on leveraging technology for administrative processes. One such initiative is the ‘SPARROW’ system, designed to streamline the generation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS). This online platform is...
There’s an urgent call to action for government departments regarding critical performance appraisal reports. These Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) and Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) are absolutely essential for finalizing the ‘Director Select List 2017’. Despite previous reminders, a significant number of officers still have pending reports covering the period...