SAR Last Date Extension: Deadline Extended for West Bengal Government Group A Officers’ SAR Submission – Learn More
SAR Last Date Extension: The Finance Department (eGovernance Group) of the Government of West Bengal recently issued a memorandum announcing the extension of the deadline for online Self-Appraisal Report (SAR) submission and evaluation. This decision has been taken in response to repeated requests received from various departments and applies to the appraisal years from 2018-19 to 2024-25. This extended deadline brings significant relief to officers, as it allows them to submit their SAR within the specified period.
What is SAR and Why is it Important?
The Self-Appraisal Report (SAR) is an annual performance evaluation process where a government employee records their own work and achievements. It helps in assessing employee performance, determining promotions, and identifying training needs. Especially for Group A officers, it is an integral part of their career progression. This process is completed online through the HRMS (Human Resource Management System) portal.
Extended Deadlines: At a Glance
The extended deadlines for SAR submission and evaluation are as follows:
- Officer Reported Upon: Up to 30/09/2025
- Reporting Officer: Up to 31/10/2025
- Reviewing Officer: Up to 30/11/2025
- Accepting Officer: Up to 31/12/2025
These deadlines will provide more time for the concerned officers to fulfill their responsibilities. The Finance Department has requested all departmental authorities to disseminate this information among their subordinates.
Important Note:
The memorandum explicitly states that this is the last time the SAR submission deadline is being extended. No further requests in this regard will be entertained in the future. Therefore, all concerned officers must pay special attention to completing their SAR process within this extended period.
How to Submit SAR?
SAR is typically submitted through the HRMS module of WBIFMS portal. The SAR submission process generally involves the following steps:
- Login to HRMS Portal: First, you need to log in to the portal using your HRMS user ID and password.
- Select SAR Option: After logging in, you need to find the option related to SAR.
- Fill the Form: Complete the SAR form for the specific financial year. Here you will need to provide information related to your achievements, goals, and self-assessment.
- Submit to Reporting Officer: After filling the form, it needs to be submitted online to your Reporting Officer.
- Review and Approval: The Reporting Officer, Reviewing Officer, and Accepting Officer will progressively review and approve your SAR.
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If you wish to know more about this process or encounter any issues, you can contact your department’s HRMS Nodal Officer or the eGovernance Group of the Finance Department.
This deadline extension will enable Group A officers of the West Bengal Government to complete their annual performance appraisal process smoothly. It will also help maintain transparency and accountability.
