Himachal Pradesh introduces a numerical grading system for officers, replacing traditional descriptive categories.

Himachal Pradesh introduces a new numerical grading system for evaluating officers, including those in the Indian Administrative Service, replacing traditional descriptive categories. The system ranges from 1-10 with negative marking and aims to enhance accountability and transparency. The Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) process is now online and assesses officers based on three indicators: annual work plan, other work-related attributes, and personal/functional attributes, with a December 31 deadline for submissions.