ANNEX I

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT (APAR)

PART I

PERSONAL DATA

FOR SCIENTIFIC CADRE OFFICERS

Employee No : 061824

1. Name : ARUN KUMAR SANKHWAR 2. Deptt./Section : Central Lab

3. For the period from : 08-Jun-2020 to : 31-Mar-2021

4. Date of Entry : 18-Mar-1996 5. Date of Posting to Present Deptt/Sec :

6. Present Grade : Level 10(80000.00) 7. Date of Appointment to Present Grade : 02-Apr-2018

8. Date of Birth : 04-Aug-1967

9. Academic Qualification : M.Sc. 10. Discipline : Chemistry

11. Period of Absence from Duty Exceeding 30 days during the year
(on Leave, Training etc) :

12. Indicate the preference for : 2- Standards Formulation , 3- Certification , 1- Laboratory Testing , 4- Other Technical Support

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 PART II

SELF ASSESSMENT REPORT BY THE OFFICER

1. Additional academic qualifications acquired during the year :
a) NONE
b) NONE
c) NONE
d) NONE
e) NONE

2. Membership of Professional bodies :

NONE

3. Brief details of the Technical/Scientific papers written /published or talks/lectures delivered in Seminars/
Conferences,etc. :
NONE

4. Area of Scientific & Technical (S&T) functions

(Standards Formulation / Certification/ testing & Calibration / other Technical support functions
- please specify) :
During the period of review undersigned was assigned with following responsibilities:

a.OIC (Sample Cell)

b. OIC (Remnant Cell)

5. Brief Description and enumeration of Scientific and Technical (S&T) work output (as applicable to the officer) :
In capacity of OIC (Sample Cell), undersigned carried out following work:

1. Looked after day to day working of sample handling at sample cell. Streamlined the process of handling of samples and
related documentation in Sample Cell, CL.

2. Swiftly resolved various queries regarding Samples and Test Reports received from Testing Sections and BIS recognized
Laboratories. Appropriate and timely replies were sent to Branch Offices for their queries.

3. Promptly attended to various reminders for test reports received from BOs and replies were sent to BOs regarding the
current status of the samples.

4. Closely monitored the Samples kept under disputed category and resolved the issues related to them by coordinating with
BOs. An appropriate monitoring mechanism was developed to monitor and quickly resolve samples kept under dispute or
samples for which clarifications were pending

5. Proactively informed BOs regarding non-acceptance of samples and test request discrepancies before receiving samples
in contract review to reduce no. of disputed samples.

6. Ensured timely distribution of samples to testing sections and timely uploading of test reports in LIMS and Manakonline.in.

7. Sent details of each test report such as Testing Charges and sample codes to administration department for GST Invoice
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 ondaily basis. The Test Reports were promptly uploaded after receipt of the invoices.

8. Prepared MCR of CL for each month at end of the period, for approval and further sent to Competent Authority for perusal.

9. Verified count of the samples available in CL by physical counting of the samples in each testing section. The counts were
matched by considering withdrawals of samples from testing, splitting of samples while forwarding for testing and return of
samples. The differences observed were adjusted to represent actual figures in MCR.

10. Set up a system for daily monitoring of Sample distribution, test report receipt and sample pendency in CL at sample cell.
Reported daily and weekly status report to Competent Authority for perusal.

11. Actively reported issues faced by laboratories in manakonline portal to Support Departments for resolution and better
implementation.

12. Helped in streamlining the newly developed LIMS software in the lab and adopted the LIMS plateform for all
communication & reporting activities related to testing as OIC (sample cell).

In capacity of OIC (Remnant Cell), undersigned carried out following work:

1. Looked after day to day activities of Remnant Cell. Streamlined remnant receiving and their retention for easy retrieval of
remnants when required.

2. Put up remnants for disposal after their retention period.

3. Timely returned remnants of valuable items such as gold samples to Manufacturers or Branch Offices. Remnants of gold
were returned after weighing and sealing the remnants in RAL.

6. Nature of Work (other than S&T): This report should briefly bring out the qualitative and quantitative aspects of work
assigned
and done (indicate targets fixed, if any); contributions of manegerial nature;special assignments;constraints.
(Please use extra sheets,if required) :
Participated in various activities in the labunder Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

7. Important Achievements viz-a-viz targets (if any) :

Helped in streamlining the newly developed LIMS software in the lab and adopted the LIMS plateform for all communication
& reporting activities related to testing as OIC (Sample Cell).

Date: 25-Aug-2021 Signature :

Name in Capitals : ARUN KUMAR SANKHWAR
Designation : SCIENTIST-B

PART III

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 ASSESSMENT BY THE REPORTING OFFICER

1. Length of service under reporting officer :

08-Jun-2020 To 31-Mar-2021

2. Nature and quality of work :

Participated in various activities in the labunder Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

a) Comments of part II as filled by the officer and specifically state whether you agree with the answers. Also specify
constraints,
if any,in achieving the objectives. :
I agree with the work done by the officer as reported by him.

b) Specific highlights of the Scientific & Technical Content of work done (in brief) :
Handling of samples in sample cell. He has helped in implementation of LIMS in Central Laboratory.

c) Assessment :

SI.No. Criteria Grading on a scale of 1 to 10

i. Professional Ability
1) Knowledge of Work 9
2) Power of Comprehension 8
ii. Communication Skill
1) Power of Expression - Oral 9
2) Power of Expression - Written 9
3) Ability to Interact with Stakeholders 9
iii Attitude
1) Initiative 8
2) Interest in work 9
3) Punctuality 10
4) Overall Conduct 10
iv. Work Output 9

Part III --- Contd...

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d) General comments on performance of officer including quality of output,conduct,organizing
ability,objectivity,leadership
and supervisory ability,wherever applicable.this should also cover the aspects reported under 2 c) overleaf :
He is very sincere towards his assigned duties. He is very punctual and hard working.

e) Has he/she been responsible for any outstanding work during the period ? if so elaborate :
Implemtation of LIMS. Handling of samples during covid-19 Pandamic.

f) Has he/she been reprimanded for indifferent work or for other causes during the period ? If so,indicate brief
particulars :
none

g) Integrity (Please see note instructions provided at Annexure A)

BeyondDoubt

h) Defects,if any,which may interfere with his her efficiency

none

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i) Aptitude and potential

Please indicate fields of work from amongst the following for which the officer is suitable.Please
mark 1,2,3 in order of suitability

Standards formulation 2

Certification 3

Laboratory 1

Technical support service 4

5. a) Overall Grading on the scale of 1 to 10 : 9

b) If overall grade is 8 & above or less than 6 justification thereof : He has helped in implementation of LIMS in CL. He
has managed sample flow during lockdown period
and maintained cordial environment in the section.

Date: 28-Sep-2021 Signature :

Name in Capitals : SHYAM SUNDER
Designation : SCIENTIST-F & Head

NB: Overall grade between 8 and 10 will be rated as 'OUTSTANDING'

Overall grade between 6 and short of 8 will be rated as 'VERY GOOD'
Overall grade between 4 and 6 and short of 6 will be rated as 'GOOD'
Overall grade below 4 will be rated as 'POOR'

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 PART IV

REMARKS OF THE REVIEWING OFFICER

1. Length of service under Reviewing Authority. :

08-Jun-2020 To 31-Mar-2021

2. Is the Reviewing Authority satisfied that the Reporting Officer made his/her report with due care and attention and
after
taking into account all the relevant material ? :
More objective assessment was needed.

3. Do you agree with the account of the Officer's work on in part II of this form ? Is there anything you wish to modify or
add ? :
Generally agree.

4. Do you agree with marking and assessment of the Reporting Officer ? If there is any important difference between
them,
please comment :
No. Reporting officer has not objectively assessed the performance of the officer as he lacked competence to implement the
LIMS in CL as was verbally informed by the Reporting Officer at various times during the period under review.

5. a) Assessment of the Officer's overall worth in his particular grade on the scale of 1 7
to 10:

b) If overall grade is 8 & above or less than 6 justification thereof :

NA.

NB: Overall grade between 8 and 10 will be rated as 'OUTSTANDING'

Overall grade between 4 and 6 and short of 6 will be rated as 'GOOD'
Overall grade between 6 and short of 8 will be rated as 'VERY GOOD'
Overall grade below 4 will be rated as 'POOR'

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6. What are the strengths of the officer which could be gainfully utilized in the organization ? :
None specific.

7. If the grading is 6 or below would you recommend a change of assignment ? If so, please elaborate indicating the
type
of job and area he is best suited for . :
NA.

8. General remarks :

Date: 15-Nov-2021 Signature :

Name in Capitals : RAJIV KISHORE JHA
Designation : SCIENTIST-G & DDG

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REMARKS OF ACCEPTING AUTHORITY

(The next Superior Authority)

1. Do you agree with the overall assessment by the Reviewing Officer ? If not indicate your assessment with reasons,
wherever necessary :
YES

2. Final Grading
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2. Advisory remarks, if any :

Agree with the remarks of Reviewing Officer.

Date: 16-Dec-2021 Signature :

Name in Capitals : Pramod Kumar Tiwari
Designation : DG
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