News Alert: The Department of Posts (Training Division) has issued a strict Office Memorandum dated February 2, 2026, linking the Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the year 2025-26 with mandatory training on the iGOT Karmayogi Portal. As per the order, all regular departmental employees must complete six assigned courses and pass the Comprehensive Assessment to ensure their APAR is recorded correctly.
The order explicitly states that the completion status will be fetched automatically into the SPARROW APAR system. Any failure to complete these courses or incorrect profile details leading to non-reflection of data will be the sole responsibility of the employee.
• By 15.02.2026: Complete at least 01 Course.
• By 01.03.2026: Complete at least 03 Courses.
• By 31.03.2026: Complete All 6 Courses + Comprehensive Assessments.
Who Needs to Do This? (Eligibility)
This mandate applies to all Central Government Employees of the Department of Posts.
- Included: All Group A, B, and C employees (MTS, Postman, PA, SA, IP, ASP, Officers).
- Excluded: Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) and Contractual Staff are NOT required to complete these specific APAR courses.
For GDS employees, separate training modules exist. You can check the Latest Mts Induction Training Stp Revision 2026 Rules if you are preparing for departmental exams.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Employees
To comply with the order, employees must follow these steps immediately:
1. Profile Verification (Crucial):
Ensure your iGOT profile is “Verified”. Check that your Designation and Group are correctly updated. If your designation is wrong, the correct courses will not appear in the “APAR” section.
2. Accessing Courses:
Log in to iGOT Karmayogi (Web or Mobile App). Navigate to the newly added “APAR” Section in your profile. You will see 6 Mandatory Courses listed there (as detailed in Annexure-I of the order).
3. Comprehensive Assessment:
After completing the courses, you must successfully pass the Comprehensive Assessment for three identified courses (as per Annexure-IV). This is mandatory for the final completion certificate.
| Action Item | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Course Completion | 15 Feb 2026 | Urgent |
| 3 Courses Completion | 01 March 2026 | Mandatory |
| 6 Courses + Assessment | 31 March 2026 | Final Cut-off |
Consequences of Non-Compliance
The circular warns that the status of course completion will be reflected in the APAR for the reporting period 2025-26. Since APAR grading is now critical for financial upgradation under MACP (requiring “Very Good”), missing these courses could negatively impact your career progression.
Read more about how APAR affects your promotion in the Latest Macp Rules 2026 Very Good Benchmark Apar Grading Alert Rules.
I am a GDS, do I need to do this?
No. Para 4 of the OM explicitly states: “All employees (except GDS and contractual staff) are required to complete…” GDS are exempted from this specific APAR linkage.
What if my designation is wrong on iGOT?
You must correct it immediately. The specific APAR courses are assigned based on your “Selected Designation”. If the profile is incorrect, the auto-fetching of data into SPARROW will fail.
Where can I find the list of 6 courses?
The list is available in Annexure-I of the OM and will be visible under the “APAR” tab in your iGOT profile once you log in.
हिंदी सारांश
डाक विभाग ने 02 फरवरी 2026 को आदेश जारी किया है कि सभी नियमित कर्मचारियों (GDS को छोड़कर) को iGOT पोर्टल पर 6 अनिवार्य कोर्स पूरे करने होंगे। यह आपके APAR (2025-26) से जुड़ा है। पहला कोर्स 15 फरवरी तक, 3 कोर्स 1 मार्च तक और सभी 6 कोर्स 31 मार्च 2026 तक पूरे करने अनिवार्य हैं। अगर आप ऐसा नहीं करते हैं, तो आपकी APAR रिपोर्ट प्रभावित हो सकती है।
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