DOPT – Extension of timelines for recording of APARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of Central Civil Services
No. 21011/04/2023-Estt.(A.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated 30th August, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Extension of timelines for recording of APARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of Central Civil Services — reg.
1. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 21011/1/2005- Estt.(A)(Pt.II) dated 23.07.2009 and OM No. 21011/04/2023-Estt.(A.II) dated 15.04.2024 & 28.05.2024 regarding timelines for recording of APARs and extension of timelines for submission of self-appraisal, respectively.
2.It has been reported that difficulties are being faced by various officers in sticking to the timelines given in the OMs referred to above.
3.Accordingly, the matter has been re-considered in this Department and it has been decided, with the approval of the competent authority, to extend the existing timelines relating to APAR for the year 2023-24, in relaxation of OM No. 21011/1/2005-Estt.(A)(Pt.II) dated 23.07.2009 and OM No. 21011/04/2023-Estt. (A.II) dated 15.04.2024 & 28.05.2024, as follows:
| S.No. |
Activity |
Cut off dates |
| Existing |
Revised |
| (1) |
Submission of report by Reporting Officer to Reviewing Officer |
31st August |
15th October |
| (2) |
Report to be completed by Reviewing Officer and to be sent to Administration or CR Section / Cell or accepting authority, wherever provided |
31st October |
15th December |
All other timelines remains the same.
- The aforesaid relaxation is accorded as a one-time measure only.
(Vimal)
