DoPT extends timelines for completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the Reporting Year 2025-26 in respect of Central Civil Services: OM dated 13.05.2026
F. No. 21011/09/2026-PP (A. II)
Department of Personnel and Training
(Personnel Policy A-II)
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Kartavya Bhawan-3
New Delhi, Dated the 13th May, 2026
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Extension of timelines for completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the Reporting Year 2025-26 in respect of Central Civil Services – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 21011/10/2025 PP (A.Il) dated 09.04.2025 on the subject, “Revision of timelines for preparation / completion of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) in respect of Central Civil Services” (copy enclosed).
2. It has been reported that difficulties are being faced by various officers in adhering to the timelines stipulated in the aforementioned OM in view of their active engagement in elections to State Legislatures held recently.
3. The matter has been considered in this Department and it has been decided, as a one-time measure, to extend the timelines relating to APAR for the Reporting Year 2025-26 in respect of Central Civil Services, in relaxation of OM No. 21011/10/2025-PP (A.1l) dated 09.04.2025. Accordingly, the revised timelines are attached herewith [vide Annexure].
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Encl. As above,
(Ajay Kumar Sinha)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele. No.: 011-24010434
To,
All Ministries / Departments / Cadre Controlling Authorities of the Government of India.
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