DOPT Online generation and recording of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) on SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) for all Organised Group ‘A’ Services – Extension of timelines for completion of APAR for the year 2017-18 No.21011/02/2015.A-II (Part.II) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Dlehi-110001 Dated the 21 May, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject:  Online generation and recording of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) on SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) for all Organised Group ‘A’ Services – Extension of timelines for completion of APAR for the year 2017-18. The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to this Department O.M. of even number dated 16th April, 2018 on the above subject. 2. As some of the Cadre Controlling Authorities of Organised Group ‘A’ Services are facing practical difficulties ...

Ministry of Defence Raksha Mantri Issues Orders on Matter of Equivalence with Respect to Armed Forces and AFHQ CS Officers Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has issued the following orders with immediate effect:- Ministry of Defence letter dated 18 October 2016 on the issue of equivalence between Armed Forces Officers and Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Services (AFHQ CS)Officers is withdrawn. The cadre restructuring of AFHQ CS as approved by the Union Cabinet shall be duly implemented. Designations to be created in consequence of the additional posts sanctioned by the Cabinet will be done in consultation with Service HQs. Local designations assigned both Service and Civilian Officers in Service Headquarters/InterService Organisations (ISOs) is hereby withdrawn. Both Service and Civilian Officers will use their respective cadre designations only. So far as the Channel of reporting/rendition of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) is concerned, status quo ante is hereby restore...