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Clarifications on PAR Submission & Acceptance (2014-15 to 2022-23)

Category: Performance Appraisal, PAR Submission, Government Employees, Odisha Public Services, Reporting & Reviewing Officer

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 394 on 2024-03-28, addressing queries regarding submission and acceptance of Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for government employees from 2014-15 to 2022-23. You might also find our information on Odisha promotion guidelines helpful.

Issued on: 2024-03-28

Acceptance of Physical & Online PARs (Group A & B Officers)

Category: Performance Appraisal, Government Employees, PAR Submission, Online Filing, Odisha Administrative Regulations

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 8860 on 2024-03-15, confirming the acceptance of both physical and online Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for Group A & B Officers of the State Government.

Issued on: 2024-03-15

iGOT Karmayogi Parameter in APAR

Category: Government Employee Performance Evaluation, APAR Enhancements, iGOT Karmayogi Integration, Odisha HR Reforms

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 64 on 2025-01-18, introducing the iGOT Karmayogi parameter in the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) to enhance performance evaluation and training metrics for government employees.

Issued on: 2025-01-18

PAR Remarks and Grading (Group A & B Officers)

Category: Performance Appraisal Reforms, Group A & B Officers Evaluation, PAR Remarks and Grading Policies, Odisha HR Practices

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 1664 on 2024-12-27, providing guidelines for recording remarks and assigning grades in the Performance Appraisal Reports (PAR) of Group A and B State Government officers to streamline evaluation processes.

Issued on: 2024-12-27

Withdrawal of 5T Charter and Mo Sarkar from CCR Format

Category: Government Administration, Performance Appraisal, CCR, 5T Charter, Mo Sarkar, Group A Employees, Group B Employees, Group C Employees, Withdrawal, Odisha

Letter No. 1094, issued by the GA&PG Department, Odisha on 2024-08-07, announces the withdrawal of the 5T Charter and Mo Sarkar initiative from the Confidential Character Roll (CCR) format for Group A, B, and C employees.

Issued on: 2024-08-07

Clarifications on PAR Submission & Acceptance (2014-15 to 2022-23)

Category: Performance Appraisal, PAR Submission, Government Employees, Odisha Public Services, Reporting & Reviewing Officer

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 394 on 2024-03-28, addressing queries regarding submission and acceptance of Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for government employees from 2014-15 to 2022-23.

Issued on: 2024-03-28

Revision of the Dateline for Consideration of e-PAR After Scheduled Closure in HRMS Portal

Category: HRMS Portal Updates, e-PAR Schedule Revision, Performance Appraisal Adjustments, Odisha Government

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 44 on 2024-01-12, revising the dateline for considering e-PARs post scheduled closure in the HRMS portal to accommodate administrative adjustments.

Issued on: 2024-01-12

Auto Forward of PARs Not Commented Upon Within Prescribed Time Limit

Category: HRMS e-PAR Automation, Performance Appraisal Timelines, Odisha Government Administrative Reforms

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 1649 on 2022-08-23, outlining the automatic forwarding of PARs that remain un-commented within the prescribed time limit to ensure timely appraisals.

Issued on: 2022-08-23

Promotion if CCR/PARs are Present Offline

Category: Offline PAR Consideration, CCR Promotion Criteria, Odisha Government Performance Appraisal

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 10707 on 2020-04-30, allowing promotions based on offline availability of CCR/PAR records to ensure equity in appraisal processes.

Issued on: 2020-04-30

Clarification on Promotion Based on e-PAR Submission as Per GA&PG Department Letter No. 8860/5E

Category: e-PAR Submission Clarifications, Promotion Criteria Updates, Odisha HRMS Framework

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 11615 on 2024-04-12, clarifying promotion considerations for government servants based on e-PAR submissions as per GA&PG Department Letter No. 8860/5E dated 15.03.2024.

Issued on: 2024-04-12

Scrutiny of CCRs/PARs for Consideration of Promotion

Category: Promotion Scrutiny Process, CCR Appraisal Analysis, PAR Assessment, Odisha Government HR Reforms

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 19255 on 2020-08-24, detailing the process for scrutinizing CCRs and PARs for promoting eligible government employees in line with administrative protocols.

Issued on: 2020-08-24

Rolling Annual Goals in PAR for Vikashit Varat@2047

Category: PAR Annual Goals, Vikashit Varat Initiative, Long-Term HR Strategy, Odisha Development Plans

GA&PG Department, Odisha has issued Letter No. 26248 on 2024-09-04, introducing rolling annual goals in Performance Appraisal Reports (PAR) as part of the Vikashit Varat@2047 initiative to align employee objectives with long-term developmental targets.

Issued on: 2024-09-04

📋 FAQ on Submission and Acceptance of PARs (2014–15 to 2022–23)

Q1: What if none of the authorities in the PAR hierarchy are available (due to retirement, death, or resignation)?

🟢 The appraisee must create an NRC (No Report Certificate) for the entire period by uploading supporting documents in the HRMS portal.

Q2: What if only the Reporting Authority is available, but the Reviewing and Accepting Authorities are not?

🟢 The assessment made by the Reporting Authority will be treated as final, and the PAR will be force-forwarded to the custodian.

Q3: If both the Reporting and Reviewing Authorities are available, but the Accepting Authority is not — what should be done?

🟢 The assessment by the Reviewing Authority will be treated as final, and the PAR shall be force-forwarded to the custodian.

Q4: What happens when the Reporting and Accepting Authorities are available, but the Reviewing Authority is not?

🟢 In this situation, the Accepting Authority’s assessment will be final.

Q5: If the Reporting Authority is unavailable, but the Reviewing and Accepting Authorities are available — what's the process?

🟢 The appraisee must generate an NRC by uploading relevant documents on the HRMS portal.

Q6: What if both Reporting and Reviewing Authorities are unavailable, but the Accepting Authority is available?

🟢 Same as above — the appraisee should create an NRC with supporting documents through the HRMS system.

❓ General FAQs on PAR Remarks and Grading

Q1: Why is timely recording of PAR important?

🟢 Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) are crucial for evaluating officers' conduct, ability, and integrity. They impact confirmation, promotion, and selection decisions. Timely and proper remarks ensure fair career progression.

Q2: What happens if Reporting/Reviewing/Accepting authorities delay or skip grading?

🟢 It has been observed that delays or omissions result in incomplete PARs, causing issues for DPCs and Selection Boards during promotions. Such lapses will now be taken seriously.

Q3: Will there be consequences for failure to act on PARs?

🟢 Yes. Failure to initiate or complete a PAR within the timeline by any authority will lead to an adverse entry in the officer’s own PAR, reflecting accountability.

Q4: What is expected from all authorities in the PAR chain?

🟢 All Reporting, Reviewing, and Accepting authorities must record their remarks and grading objectively, impartially, and within the prescribed time limits.

FAQs on iGOT Karmayogi Parameter in APAR (from 2025–26)

Q1: What is the new addition to the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) from 2025–26?

🟢 A new parameter called "iGOT Karmayogi" has been introduced. Officers will be evaluated based on their completion of online training hours on the iGOT platform.

Q2: How are training hours converted into marks?

🟢 Officers will receive marks in the PAR based on the number of training hours completed:

  • 1 mark – 4 hours completed
  • 2 marks – 8 hours completed
  • 3 marks – 12 hours completed
  • 4 marks – 16 hours completed
  • 5 marks – 20 hours or more completed

Q3: Where will this new assessment appear?

🟢 A new column will be added to the online e-PAR module in the HRMS portal. It will use a relative scale of 1–5 to reflect the officer’s training completion and performance.

Q4: Who does this apply to?

🟢 The parameter applies to Group-A and B Officers of the Odisha State Government.