SPARK: How to Correct Name, DOB, Superannuation & Service Category for Govt Employees

🔧 SPARK: Correction of Name, Date of Birth, Superannuation & Service Category

SPARK (Service and Payroll Administrative Repository for Kerala) provides an online facility for employees to request corrections in:

• Name
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Date of Superannuation
• Service Category

✅ Common Errors That Need Correction

• Spelling mistakes (e.g., “AjayaKumar” instead of “Ajayakumar”).
• Use of lowercase (e.g., “ajayakumar k s”).
• Missing spaces between name and initials.
• Initials placed at the beginning (should be at end).
• Salutations like “Dr.” at the beginning instead of the end.

🛠️ Correction Process in SPARK

Step 1: Submit Request

Navigate to:
Service Matters → Name / DoB / Date of Superannuation / Service Category Change → Submit Request

Fill the form with:

• Department & Office
• Select employee
• Edit fields with mistakes
• Upload supporting documents (max 200 KB PDF)
• Provide reason → Click “Forward for Approval”

Step 2: Approval Process

Navigate to:
Service Matters → Name / DoB / Date of Superannuation / Service Category Change → Approve Request

Steps:

• Select employee row
• Verify new and old details
• View uploaded proof
• Insert DSC token → Tick declaration → Approve

✅ Once approved, changes reflect in:

• Personal Memoranda (Name, DOB, Superannuation)
• Present Service Details (Service Category)

🏫 For Aided Schools and Colleges

• Submit via DDO login
• Final approval by:
  • LP/UP: AEO
  • High Schools: DEO
  • HSS: RDD
  • Colleges: DD

🧑‍💼 Correction for DDOs

DDOs must:

• Send letter to next higher officer
• Route through HOD → Secretariat Admin Dept → SPARK PMU
• Attach attested SSLC/Birth Certificate copy

📌 Note: Always follow SPARK’s proper naming convention (e.g., AJAYAKUMAR K S). Corrections require supporting documents.

Prepared by: AJAYAKUMAR K S, Statistical Investigator Gr. I, TSO Karthikappally

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