J&K GAD issues notification for JKAS members to fill online APRs for 2025-26 on SPARROW portal. Submit details within a week via email/WhatsApp.
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, General Administration Department (J&K GAD), has issued an important notification regarding the online submission of Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the Assessment Year 2025-26. This directive is specifically for all members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS), who are required to furnish specific details within a week’s time to facilitate the generation and dispatch of their APRs via the SPARROW portal.
About the Notification
This notification mandates the timely submission of crucial personal and service-related information by JKAS officers for their Annual Performance Reports covering the period from 1st April, 2025, to 31st March, 2026. The objective is to ensure a smooth and efficient process for performance evaluation through the SPARROW portal.
Key Details to Furnish
Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service are required to provide the following details:
- JKAS Batch
- CPIS No.
- Name of the Officer
- Designation during Assessment Period (2025-26)
- Date of birth
- Grade
- Date of continuous appointment in the present grade
- Present post
- Date of appointment to present post
- Period of absence from duty on leave, training, etc. during the year
- Date of filling the Annual Property Returns, indicating the Department from where the return was filed
- Qualification: (a) Academic (b) Professional
Additionally, details of the Initiating Authority, Reviewing Authority, and Accepting Authority for the Assessment Year 2025-26, along with the officer’s name, designation during the period, and present designation, must be furnished as per specified rules.
Submission Process
The required details must be submitted as a softcopy in Microsoft WORD format only. The WORD file should be named with “officers name and batch.”
- Email Submission: Send the WORD file to basitlone.1985@jk.gov.in
- WhatsApp Submission: Send the WORD file to 9419241147 (Mr. Ab. Basit, PAR/EMD Manager & Support Admin, KAS/JAK SPARROW).
Important Instructions
- Submission Deadline: All details must be furnished positively within a week’s time from the notification date (March 25, 2026).
- Format: Only Microsoft WORD format softcopies will be accepted. Details provided in any other format (JPEG, PDF, PNG, etc.) shall not be considered.
- Caution: Candidates are advised to provide details with abundant caution as modification of data may not be possible once the information is logged into the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the purpose of this notification?
A: This notification is for the timely submission of details by JKAS officers to facilitate the online filling and generation of their Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the Assessment Year 2025-26 on the SPARROW portal.
Q2: Who is required to submit these details?
A: All members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) are requested to furnish these details.
Q3: What is the deadline for submitting the required information?
A: The details must be furnished positively within a week’s time from the notification date, which is March 25, 2026.
Q4: In what format should the details be submitted?
A: The details must be submitted as a softcopy in Microsoft WORD format only. Other formats like JPEG, PDF, or PNG will not be accepted.
Q5: What should be the name of the WORD file?
A: The WORD file should be named with “officers name and batch.”
Q6: What is the SPARROW portal?
A: The SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) portal is an online system used by the government for filing, reviewing, and accepting Annual Performance Reports (APRs) of officers, making the process more efficient and transparent.
Q7: Can I modify the details after submission?
A: The notification advises providing details with abundant caution, as modification of data may not be possible once the information is logged into the application.
Q8: Whom should I contact for any queries regarding the submission?
A: For submission or queries, you can contact Mr. Ab. Basit, PAR/EMD Manager & Support Admin, KAS/JAK SPARROW, via the provided email ID (basitlone.1985@jk.gov.in) or WhatsApp (9419241147).