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APAR 2025-26 Timeline Odisha – Self Appraisal by 31 May 2026 | GA&PG Letter 604
APAR 2025-26 Timeline – Self Appraisal by 31st May 2026
Department: GA & PG Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 604 | Date: 24.04.2026
Addressed to: All Departments / All Heads of Departments
APAR Period: 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026
The GA & PG Department has initiated the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for the year 2025-26 covering the period from 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026. All government employees must submit their self-appraisal report online through HRMS by 31st May 2026.
APAR 2025-26 – Complete Timeline
Key Details
📋 APAR Period
01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026 (Full Financial Year 2025-26)
💻 Mode of Submission
Online through HRMS portal (online PARs system)
📅 Self-Appraisal Deadline
31st May 2026 – Employee must submit self-appraisal report
✍️ RA Remarks Deadline
31st July 2026 – Reporting Authority to record remarks
📝 RvA Remarks Deadline
30th September 2026 – Reviewing Authority to record remarks
✅ AA Remarks Deadline
31st December 2026 – Accepting Authority to record remarks
⚠️ Important Advisory: All concerned officers are advised NOT to wait till the fag end of the closing date and must process their APARs sufficiently ahead of the deadline to avoid traffic congestion of the HRMS server during peak submission periods.
📎 Reference Letters:
Ref (a) GA & PG Dept Letter No. 560/SE dated 15.04.2026 ↗ Ref (b) GA & PG Dept Letter No. 1100/SE dated 30.04.2022 ↗ℹ️ Background: The APAR timeline has been fixed by the State Government in line with the Government of India prescribed dates for submission and recording of remarks in the online PARs system. The timeline ensures a systematic and time-bound completion of the performance appraisal process for all government employees.
✅ Action Required:
• All Departments/HODs must widely circulate the deadlines among all concerned
• Employees must submit self-appraisal online through HRMS by 31st May 2026
• Reporting, Reviewing & Accepting Authorities must record remarks within respective deadlines
• Do NOT wait for the last date – submit early to avoid server congestion
APAR 2025-26 Timeline – Tabular View
| Sl. | Stage | Authority | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Submission of Self-Appraisal Report | Employee (Self) | 31st May 2026 |
| b | Remarks of Reporting Authority | Reporting Authority | 31st July 2026 |
| c | Remarks of Reviewing Authority | Reviewing Authority | 30th Sept 2026 |
| d | Remarks of Accepting Authority | Accepting Authority | 31st Dec 2026 |
📄 Official GA & PG Department Letter (PDF): View / Download
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1. What is the last date for submitting self-appraisal report for APAR 2025-26?
The last date for submission of self-appraisal report is 31st May 2026. It must be submitted online through the HRMS portal.
2. What is the APAR period for 2025-26?
The APAR period is from 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2026 (the complete financial year 2025-26).
3. How should the APAR be submitted?
The APAR must be submitted online through the HRMS portal (online PARs system). Physical submission is not required as the process is fully online.
4. What is the deadline for Reporting Authority to record remarks?
The Reporting Authority must record their remarks by 31st July 2026.
5. What is the deadline for Reviewing Authority to record remarks?
The Reviewing Authority must record their remarks by 30th September 2026.
6. What is the deadline for Accepting Authority to record remarks?
The Accepting Authority must record their remarks by 31st December 2026.
7. Which department has issued this APAR timeline?
The GA & PG Department, Government of Odisha, vide Letter No.604 dated 24.04.2026.
8. Why should I not wait till the last date?
The department has specifically advised officers not to wait till the fag end of the closing date to avoid traffic congestion of the HRMS server. Last-minute rush often leads to server slowdowns and inability to submit on time.
9. Is this timeline applicable to all government employees?
Yes. The letter is addressed to All Departments and All Heads of Departments, making it applicable to all government employees covered under the APAR system.
10. What happens if I miss the self-appraisal deadline?
Missing the deadline may result in the APAR process being delayed for the entire chain. Employees who fail to submit self-appraisal on time may face adverse consequences in their performance assessment. It is strongly advised to submit well before the deadline.