Government Extends 2023-24 PAR Submission Deadlines for AIS Officers

In a recent development, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions under the Government of India has announced an extension of deadlines for the recording of Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for the year 2023-24. This decision comes as several reporting officers are yet to submit their remarks, necessitating an additional timeline to ensure timely completion and accuracy.

Revised Timeline for PAR Submissions

As per the notice, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has extended the deadlines for different stages in the appraisal process. The revised schedule is outlined below:

Activity	Existing timeline as per AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007	Revised vide letter dated 27.05.2024	Revised vide letter dated 28.06.2024	Revised vide letter dated 31.07.2024	Further revision of timelines of PARs
Self Appraisal for current year	31st May, 2024	30th June, 2024	31st July, 2024	15th August, 2024	15th August, 2024
Appraisal by Reporting Authority	by 31st July, 2024	31st August, 2024	30th September, 2024	15th October, 2024	15th November, 2024
Appraisal by Reviewing Authority	by 30th September, 2024	31st October, 2024	30th November, 2024	15th December, 2024	15th December, 2024
Appraisal by Accepting Authority	by 31st December, 2024	31st December, 2024	31st December, 2024	31st December, 2024	31st December, 2024

The extension applies specifically to cases where delays in submission have occurred, offering reporting officers and authorities more time to finalize and submit their remarks. This extension aims to prevent premature auto-forwarding of PARs due to missed deadlines.

Key Highlights of the Notification

• Self-Appraisal Extension: Officers now have until 15th August 2024 to complete their self-appraisals.
• Reporting Authority Deadline: Reporting authorities are required to finalize their remarks by 15th October 2024.
• Reviewing and Accepting Authority: Reviewing authorities have until 15th December 2024, with the Accepting Authority deadline unchanged at 31st December 2024.

Implications of the Deadline Extension

The extended timelines aim to streamline the appraisal process, reducing the frequency of auto-forwarding of incomplete PARs. According to the DoPT, any auto-forwarded PARs that have been reverted for comment will also follow the new deadlines.

However, the notification emphasizes that no remarks can be added or altered post 31st December 2024. This final cut-off aligns with the existing AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007, ensuring the process concludes before the end of the appraisal cycle.

For Ministries and Departments

The DoPT has directed all Ministries and Departments to adhere to this revised timeline. Key departments, including the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, have been specifically addressed, ensuring cohesive action across various governmental divisions.

Read the official letter below: