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 ...