If you’re a government officer or employee and need to fill or review your APAR (Annual Performance Appraisal Report) online — the official place to go is SPARROW. And yeah, the full link might look a little complicated — sparrow.eoffice.gov.in — but the process is honestly not that scary.
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So whether you’re a Group A officer, reviewing officer, or just logging in to update your APAR, this guide will help you understand exactly how to use the SPARROW portal step-by-step.
🧐 What is SPARROW Portal?
SPARROW stands for Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window. It’s a digital initiative by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Govt. of India, to make the whole APAR system paperless and easier to manage.
So instead of running behind files and signatures, you can just do everything online — from writing your self-appraisal to getting it reviewed and submitted.
Official site: 👉 https://sparrow.eoffice.gov.in
✅ Who Can Use sparrow.eoffice.gov.in?
This portal is mainly for:
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All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS)
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Central Group ‘A’ officers
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And other eligible officers under central ministries/departments
Each department may have its own SPARROW version (like sparrow-irs.eoffice.gov.in for IRS, sparrow-ias.eoffice.gov.in for IAS, etc.), but the login process is almost same.
🔐 SPARROW Login – Step-by-Step Guide
Let’s keep it simple:
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Go to 👉 https://sparrow.eoffice.gov.in
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Select your cadre-specific SPARROW link (e.g., SPARROW-IAS, SPARROW-IRS, etc.)
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On the login page, enter your:
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User ID (usually your NIC email or emp code)
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Password
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Captcha code
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Click on “Login”
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You’ll land inside your dashboard where you can:
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Fill your APAR
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Upload attachments
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View pending items
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Check submission status
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🔁 Forgot Password?
No worries. Just click on “Forgot Password” on the login page.
You’ll receive an OTP or reset link on your registered email (NIC/Gov.in).
Still stuck? Your department’s Nodal Officer can also help reset it for you.
📋 What You Can Do on SPARROW Portal
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Fill Self-Appraisal
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Review your past APARs
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Check pending actions
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Approve/reject reports (if you’re a reporting/reviewing officer)
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Final submission to accepting authority
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Download reports for reference
Everything is online, secure, and recorded with timestamps — so it’s neat and traceable.
💡 Pro Tips
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Always use NIC email ID for login — others usually won’t work
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Prefer Chrome or Firefox browser for smooth experience
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Don’t leave your APAR till last minute — the portal can get slow during deadline rush
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If your SPARROW is showing blank or throwing errors, clear browser cache or try in incognito mode
Final Words
If you’re a central government employee, using SPARROW is not optional anymore — it’s the standard way to submit your APAR now. And while it may look technical at first, once you login and use it, it becomes pretty routine.
So, just log in at sparrow.eoffice.gov.in, fill your self-review honestly (and a little smartly 😉), and complete the process before the deadline.