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...
Central government departments are enhancing their administrative efficiency through specialized training for designated Nodal Officers. These officers are undergoing a crucial program focused on mastering the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) monitoring system. This initiative stems from valuable feedback across various ministries, highlighting the need for a robust and unified approach...
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 details a backlog training program for Under Secretaries (UDCs) who have been upgraded to the position of Assistant. The training will be held at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) from December 27, 2010, to January 7, 2011. Departments are instructed to relieve eligible officials for this training, as its successful completion is crucial for...
This Office Memorandum announces a Level ‘A’ training program at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) for Under Clerks/Adhoc Assistants (UDCs) with at least five years of approved service. The program will run from August 29th to September 23rd, 2011. Departments are instructed to relieve nominated officials, subject to vigilance clearance, and ensure their...
This Office Memorandum details the schedule and nomination process for the Foundational Training Programme (ADR-FTP) for Assistants (Direct Recruits) selected through the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2011. The training is scheduled in two phases, from March to September 2013, with a batch capacity of 100 candidates. Currently, 54 DR Assistants remain to be nominated for the mandatory...
This Office Memorandum details a backlog training program for adhoc Section Officers, scheduled from September 26th to October 7th, 2011, at the ISTM. The memorandum directs relevant departments to relieve nominated officers for the training, outlining procedures for performance evaluation, TA/DA allowances, and submission of necessary documentation like bio-data. It also specifies eligibility...
This Office Memorandum announces a Level ‘E’ training programme at the ISTM for Under Secretaries in the CSS grade, scheduled from September 7th to October 23rd, 2009. The training is mandatory for promotion consideration and includes an overseas component, domestic project studies, and presentation preparation. Ministries/Departments are requested to relieve nominated officers and...
This document details a Level ‘E’ training programme for Under Secretaries, designed to prepare them for promotion to the Selection Grade of CSS. The six-week programme includes an overseas component, project preparation, and a public policy analysis project. Key aspects include mandatory participation, evaluation through reports and presentations, and a focus on updating knowledge in...