Document Type
Official Circular
Issued By
Chief Vigilance Officer, CSIR
Issue Date
December 8, 2025
Applicable To
Group A & B Officers

📋 Overview

This circular is issued by the Chief Vigilance Officer, CSIR, to all Directors/Heads of National Laboratories and Institutes regarding the submission of Annual Property Return (APR) statements for the year ending 2025 by Group 'A' and 'B' officers under Rule 18(1)(ii) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.

⚠️ Key Requirements

In accordance with Rule 18(1)(ii) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, as applicable to CSIR employees, officers holding Group 'A' and 'B' posts are required to submit their complete annual immovable property details for the year 2025.

For Director & Sr. CoA/CoA/AO:

📅 Deadline: 15.02.2026 Complete APR statements (self-attested) must be forwarded to the CVO office after proper scrutiny

For Other Group A & B Officers:

📅 Submission to Lab/Institute: 31.01.2026 📅 Certificate to CVO Office: 15.02.2026 Lab/Institute must collect all APR statements and send certification to CVO office

📝 Important Instructions

  • Proper Completion: The APR proforma must be filled in properly with complete details
  • Avoid Generic Phrases: Do NOT use phrases such as "no change" or "same as before"
  • Self-Attestation: All documents must be duly self-attested by officials
  • Lab/Institute Scrutiny: Submit copies only after proper scrutiny by concerned authorities
  • Print Outputs: In case submitted through e-HRM portal, print outs must be forwarded

📊 Certificate Format for Lab/Institute

The Lab/Institute must send a certificate of receipt to CVO office in the following format:

Certificate Format:

"No. of Group A & B officers: __________
No. of Group A & B officers submitted the APR till 31.01.26: __________
No. of APRs scrutinized by the Lab/Institute: __________"

📑 APR Statement Contents - Field Instructions

Property Details to be Reported:

  1. Officer Details: Name and present designation
  2. Property Type: Housing/Co-operative society Flat/Buildings/Lands
  3. Location: Precise location with District, Division, Taluk, Village, and distinctive number
  4. Area: Total area of land and/or house/flat
  5. Nature of Land: Residential/Commercial/Agricultural; Freehold/Leasehold
  6. Extent of Interest: Full or partial ownership percentage
  7. Ownership Details: If not in own name, provide relationship to the government servant
  8. Date of Acquisition: Exact date when property was acquired
  9. Mode of Acquisition: Purchase/Lease/Mortgage/Inheritance/Gift/Other
  10. Seller/Source Details: Full name, address, and relationship with government servant
  11. Official Dealings: Whether applicant had official dealings with the party (YES/NO)
  12. Purchase Price: Amount paid for acquisition
  13. Present Value: Current market/approximate value
  14. Sanction Details: Date of sanction, OM number, and authority details
  15. Annual Income: Total annual income from the property
  16. Remarks: Any other relevant details

🔗 Related Guidelines & References

This circular should be read in conjunction with:

  • Government of India OM: Office Memorandum No. 11012/11/2007-Estt. A dated 27.09.2011 (Department of Personnel & Training)
  • CSIR Letter: No. 15-6(82)/98-O&M-II dated 15.01.2013
  • Guidelines on Vigilance Clearance: Vigilance clearance shall be denied to an officer if APR is not submitted by 31st January of the following year

⚙️ Implementation & Compliance

All CSIR Labs/Institutes are advised to:

  • Take cognizance of the above directions for strict compliance
  • Ensure all Group A & B officers are informed about submission deadlines
  • Establish proper verification and scrutiny procedures
  • Maintain records and send required certificates on time
  • Keep awareness of the implications on vigilance clearance

📌 Impact on Vigilance Clearance

⚠️ Important: Officers who fail to submit APR by 31st January will be denied vigilance clearance and will not be considered for empanelment for senior level posts in Government of India. This is a critical compliance requirement.

📍 Contact Information

Chief Vigilance Officer, CSIR
Anusandhan Bhawan, 2, Rafi Marg
New Delhi - 110001
Phone: 23710519
Fax: (91-11) 23730937, 23730682
Email: cvo@csir.res.in

📄 Distribution

This circular has been circulated to:

  1. Office of Director General, CSIR, New Delhi
  2. Office of JS (Administration), CSIR, New Delhi
  3. Sr. CoAs/CoAs/AOs of all National Labs/Institutes (via mail)
  4. Deputy Secretary (Central Office), CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi
  5. Head, IT, CSIR (for website publication)

Document Reference: No. 15-4/33/85-O&M (Vol. IV)
Issued On: December 8, 2025
Issued By: Chief Vigilance Officer (Sr. SE Vigilance)
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