A major digital initiative has been launched to modernize the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) process for officers of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS), specifically those at the Deputy Secretary level and above. An innovative online system, named SPARROW, is now being used for recording these appraisals, effective from...
The government has introduced a new online system called “Sparrow” to streamline the recording of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers. This digital initiative, operational since April 1, 2016, initially caters to officers at the Deputy Secretary level and above, enabling a shift from traditional paper-based appraisals to a more...
Exciting news for government administration! A new digital platform, SPARROW, has been rolled out to streamline the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) process for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers. This initiative, effective from April 1, 2016, marks a significant step towards modernizing employee performance management. The online system is initially operational for Deputy...
The government has rolled out an important initiative to modernize its annual performance appraisal process for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers through an online system called SPARROW, which officially launched on April 1, 2016. This digital platform aims to streamline the generation and recording of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs), offering greater efficiency and...
The recording of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) has transitioned to an entirely online system for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers at the Deputy Secretary level and above, effective from the 2015-16 financial year. This digital shift leverages the dedicated SPARROW-CSS online platform, which became operational on April 1, 2016. To facilitate a seamless transition, detailed...
The government has made it mandatory for all Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS) officers at the Deputy Secretary level and above to file their Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) online through the SPARROW system, beginning with the 2015-16 reporting year. While initial difficulties in transitioning to this online platform led to...
Exciting news for government officers! A new digital system, ‘SPARROW,’ is streamlining the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) process for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS) officers. This innovative online platform aims to modernize how performance is tracked and reported. While the initial rollout faced some hurdles...
Ensuring transparent and timely performance appraisals is a cornerstone of effective governance. Recently, there’s been a significant push to streamline this process for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS) officers through the ‘SPARROW’ system, an online platform for Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs). While...
Ensuring a fair and just selection process for promotions within government ministries is paramount, and a crucial component of this is the timely submission of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs). There’s a standing instruction that these vital performance appraisals must be completed by June 5th for each financial year. Failure to adhere to this deadline can lead to significant hurdles for...
The Indian government has established new administrative procedures to enhance oversight for officers managing Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) engaged in disinvestment. With the creation of a specialized Department of Disinvestment (DoD), a streamlined reporting mechanism is now in place for these critical functions. Joint Secretaries and Directors overseeing PSUs will continue to be...