Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all IAS officers posted in the Union Territory to complete and forward their Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for the April-October 2026 assessment period by November 30, 2026.
The direction was issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) through Circular No. 26-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated November 12, 2026. The circular requires the concerned officers to complete the appraisal process in accordance with the All India Services (Performance Appraisal Report) Rules, 2007.
The reports for the specified assessment period have already been generated and forwarded through the SPARROW-IAS portal, the GAD stated.
Why Has the November 30 Deadline Been Fixed?
The deadline has been prescribed in view of Rule 7A of the All India Services (Performance Appraisal Report) Rules, 2007.
The provision places restrictions on reporting, reviewing and accepting authorities from writing Performance Appraisal Reports after one month of their retirement from government service or, in other cases, after demitting office.
In view of this restriction, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has highlighted November 30 as the final date for recording remarks by authorities who have retired or relinquished their positions.
Key Details of the J&K Government’s Circular
The major points concerning the latest GAD directive are:
- Issuing department: General Administration Department (GAD), Jammu and Kashmir.
- Circular number: 26-JK(GAD) of 2026.
- Date of issuance: November 12, 2026.
- Officers covered: IAS officers posted in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Assessment period: April to October 2026.
- Submission deadline: November 30, 2026.
- Online platform: SPARROW-IAS portal.
- Applicable rules: All India Services (Performance Appraisal Report) Rules, 2007.
What Are Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs)?
Performance Appraisal Reports are official assessments of an IAS officer’s professional performance during a specified reporting period.
They record an officer’s work output, professional attributes, competencies and overall performance. The appraisal process involves different designated authorities, including the reporting, reviewing and accepting authorities.
The SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) system facilitates the electronic preparation, submission, processing and monitoring of these reports.
The latest directive is intended to ensure that the appraisal process for the April-October 2026 period is completed within the stipulated timeframe and that the restrictions under the applicable service rules are observed.
