For the years 2020-2021, the deadlines for submitting APAR through the SPARROW site for Group-A, B, and C officers of the CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadre have been extended

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As a result, in view of the situation resulting from Covid-19, it has been decided, with the agreement of competent authorities, that the timelines for distribution/online creation, recording, and completion of the complete APAR process for the years 2020-21 will be extended, as a one-time-time measure, as described in the Annexure, in respect of all Group A, B, and C officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadres. The relaxation is subject to the condition that no remarks shall be recorded in the APAR for the year 2020-21 after 31.12.2021.