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| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Forgot Password | Click "Forgot Password" on the login screen. Use your registered mobile/email to reset it. | | Data Not Saved | This is often due to "Session Timeout." Always write long answers in a Word file first, then copy-paste and save immediately. | | Wrong Service Records | If Section A (Service History) is wrong, do not submit the APAR. Look for a "Service Record Correction" module or contact your Admin/ESTT section physically to correct the master data. | | Unable to View PDF | Ensure your browser's pop-up blocker is disabled. The APAR opens in a new tab/window. | | Link Expired | If the submission deadline is passed, you cannot submit online. You may have to submit a physical copy or contact the Nodal Officer for the CSS module to reopen the window. |

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Users frequently report issues when trying to reach https- sparrow-csss.eoffice.gov.in (often misspelled with a space or hyphen). Here are the most common problems and fixes: | Issue | Solution | | :--- |

1. End of the "Missing File" Era The most significant achievement of SPARROW is traceability. In the old paper-based system, APARs could get lost in transit between the Reporting Officer, Reviewing Officer, and the administration. SPARROW ensures every file has a digital footprint. You know exactly who is holding the file and for how long. Once you successfully log into https://sparrow-csss

2. Transparency for the Employee For CSS officers, the platform provides much-needed visibility. You can track the status of your appraisal in real-time—whether it has been written, reviewed, or accepted. The ability to see the APAR after it is complete (and before it is finalized) allows for fair representation of one’s work.

3. Eco-Friendly & Efficient Archival The integration with the e-Office ecosystem means no more bulky physical service books. Retrieving a 10-year-old appraisal is now a matter of a few clicks rather than a request to the record room.

4. Auto-Generated Performance Grading The system automates the grading calculation based on the scores entered by the officers, reducing mathematical errors that often plagued manual forms.