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ACR Deadline Missed by Nearly 200 PCS Officers in Uttar Pradesh; No Extension Granted

PCS Cadre Raises Concerns Over Disparity in Treatment Compared to IAS Officers. UP Govt Faces Flak for Denying ACR Extension to PCS Officers Amid Workload
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Lucknow: A growing sense of discontent has taken root among Provincial Civil Services (PCS) officers in Uttar Pradesh after nearly 200 PCS officers missed the May 31 deadline for submitting their Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)—with no deadline extension granted by the state’s Appointment Department.

The situation is especially contentious as IAS officers and other senior government employees were granted extra time to complete their ACR submissions, prompting questions over unequal administrative treatment of state services.

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Administrative Duties Cited, But No Relief for PCS Officers

According to departmental sources, the missed submissions were largely due to ongoing administrative responsibilities such as election duties, transfers, or other urgent assignments. Despite these justifications, no formal communication about deadline relief was issued for the PCS cadre.

A senior PCS officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said:

When the government extends deadlines for IAS officers due to workload, why can’t the same courtesy be extended to PCS officers who are managing ground-level administration across the state?

Selective Leniency Sparks Discontent

The disparate treatment between All India Services (AIS) officers and PCS cadre has reignited long-standing concerns about bureaucratic hierarchy and inequity. Officers argue that the ACR system is not just about performance review—it’s closely linked to career progression, promotions, and postings.

Several PCS officers have reportedly sought intervention from service associations and are likely to make a formal representation to the Chief Secretary’s Office demanding either:

  • A deadline extension or
  • A special review mechanism for those affected.
  • Impact on Career Prospects

ACRs serve as the backbone of performance evaluation in the civil services. A missed or delayed submission can:

  • Derail an officer’s promotion cycle
  • Delay postings to key field or policy roles
  • Reflect poorly in service records, regardless of actual field performance

Some officers have expressed concern that genuine lapses due to official work are being penalized unfairly, and such discrepancies could lead to demotivation within the state services.

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Demand for Parity and Transparent Process

The broader demand from the PCS community is for a transparent and uniform policy regarding ACR deadlines across services. Officers argue that if administrative delays are valid for one group, the same logic should apply to others performing equally critical field responsibilities.


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