Manav Sampada Property Return Online Filing: Step-by-Step Guide for UP Government Employees 2026

Every Uttar Pradesh government employee is legally required to file an Annual Property Return (APR) on the Manav Sampada UP eHRMS portal. This is not optional. The UP government has made it absolutely clear that non-compliance leads to salary withholding, blocked promotions, and departmental action. Yet most employees either miss the deadline or struggle with the filing process because there is no simple, plain-language guide available anywhere.

This article covers everything you need to know: what the APR is, why the 2026 rules make it more important than ever, what documents you need, and the exact step-by-step process to file your property return on the eHRMS portal without errors.

What Is the Annual Property Return (APR) on Manav Sampada

The Annual Property Return is a mandatory compliance requirement under the Uttar Pradesh Government Servant Conduct Rules, 1956. Every state government employee must declare all movable and immovable assets they own, including assets held in the names of family members, to their department through the Manav Sampada portal.

Earlier, this declaration was required once every five years. The UP government has changed that. Under amendments passed in early 2026 to Rule 21 and Rule 24 of the Conduct Rules, property declarations are now required every single year after each completed financial year. This is a major shift that affects all 8 lakh-plus government employees in the state.

The APR covers six categories of assets:

• Immovable assets: land, house, shops, and other buildings
• Liquid assets: cash, government bonds, stocks, and money market instruments
• Movable assets: vehicles, gold, furniture, and electronic devices
• Provident Fund balance and contributions
• Life insurance policies
• Debts and other liabilities

Why the 2026 Rules Make APR Filing More Critical Than Before

The UP government took strict action in early 2026 that sent a clear message to all employees. The deadline to submit property details for assets acquired up to December 31, 2025 was January 31, 2026. Over 68,000 employees failed to submit on time. The government withheld their January salaries, which were due in February, without exception.

Beyond salary withholding, the government order also stated that any Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting held after February 1, 2025 would not consider the promotion of any employee who had not submitted their property details on the Manav Sampada portal. That means skipping your APR does not just cost you one month’s salary. It can cost you a promotion you have worked years to earn.

Additionally, under the amended Rule 21, any employee who invests more than six months’ basic pay in stocks, shares, or any other financial instrument must inform the department head in writing, along with the source of funds. Under the updated Rule 24, purchase of any movable property above the revised threshold must also be reported. The compliance bar has been raised significantly for 2026 and beyond.

Deadline for Manav Sampada Annual Property Return 2026

The standard annual deadline for filing the APR for a given calendar year is January 31 of the following year. For the 2025 financial year (assets held as of December 31, 2025), the filing deadline was January 31, 2026.

Going forward, employees should plan to file their APR in January each year. The online facility on the ehrms.upsdc.gov.in portal is typically activated from January 1, giving employees the full month to complete the submission. Do not wait for reminders from your department. The responsibility of timely filing rests entirely with you as the employee.

Documents You Need Before Filing

Keep these ready before you begin the APR process on the portal:

• Your 8-digit Employee ID and eHRMS login credentials
• OTP access on your registered mobile number
• Details of all land and property you own: survey number, area, location, how it was acquired (purchase, gift, inheritance, lease, or mortgage), and date of acquisition
• Property tax receipts or registry papers as supporting documents
• Vehicle registration details (registration number, type, year of purchase, value)
• Gold and jewelry details with approximate value
• Bank account statements for savings and deposits
• Details of any active loans or liabilities from banks or other institutions
• Life insurance policy numbers and sum assured amounts
• GPF/NPS account details

Having all of this ready before you open the portal saves significant time and avoids session timeouts.

How to File Annual Property Return on Manav Sampada Portal: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Login to ehrms.upsdc.gov.in

Open your browser and visit the official ehrms.upsdc.gov.in portal. Click the eHRMS Login button at the top right of the homepage. Select your department from the dropdown (use the updated 2026 department codes, for example EDUBASIC for Basic Education, MEDHLTH for Medical and Health). Enter your 8-digit Employee ID as the User ID and your password. Complete the CAPTCHA and click Login.

Step 2: Go to the Annual Property Return Section

Once inside your dashboard, look for the Employee Services menu. From there, navigate to either the Compliance section or the Property Return section, depending on how your department’s portal view is configured. Some departments list it directly as Annual Property Return (APR) while others may show it under Service Book or Property Details. Select Annual Property Return.

Step 3: Select the Reporting Officer

Before you can begin filling the APR, you must first select your Reporting Officer. This is mandatory. If you have not done this before, you will be asked to select one from the department directory. Once selected, the system records your reporting officer for that year’s APR. You can change the reporting officer if needed, but do this before submitting the APR.

Step 4: Select the Filing Year

The portal will ask you to choose the year for which you are filing the APR. Select the correct year carefully. For the 2026 cycle, you will be filing for the year 2025 (assets held as of December 31, 2025). The portal currently allows filing for the current year and the previous year only.

Step 5: Fill in Immovable Property Details

Click on Add Immovable Property. Fill in all mandatory fields: type of property, location, survey or plot number, area, date of acquisition, how it was acquired, the current market value, and whether it is in your name or a family member’s name. After filling the details, click the Save or Add button. You can add multiple properties by clicking Add New Entry. Note that you can edit a newly added property only within 5 days of the date of entry, so review carefully before saving.

Step 6: Fill in Liquid Assets, Movable Assets, and Other Sections

The APR form has separate sections for each asset category. Move through each section and fill in the relevant details. For liquid assets, enter bank deposits, bonds, and investment details. For movable assets, include vehicles, gold, and other valuable items. For insurance policies, enter policy numbers and amounts. For PF details, the portal may auto-populate your GPF balance from the payroll module. For debts, enter all active loan amounts, the lending institution, and the outstanding balance.

It is not mandatory to fill every single form if you have no assets in that category. If you have nothing to declare under a particular section, you can skip it and proceed.

Step 7: Upload Supporting Documents

After filling in the property details, you will be asked to upload supporting documents such as property tax receipts, sale deed copies, or vehicle registration certificates. Upload clear, legible scanned copies. Poor quality uploads can be returned by the verifying officer for correction.

Step 8: Review and Submit

Before submitting, use the View option to review all entries you have made for the selected year. Cross-check every detail. Once you are satisfied, check the Submit Annual Property Return checkbox, confirm the year, click View to preview the final APR, then click Submit to officially file it.

After submission, you will see a confirmation entry on the APR page with the submission date and year. Note this down or take a screenshot as proof.

Step 9: Reporting Officer Verification

Your APR is not complete at your end only. After you submit, your Reporting Officer receives a notification on their portal login. They will review the APR and either verify it or send it back for corrections. Once the Reporting Officer verifies it, they forward it to the Verifying Officer. You can track this status from your dashboard under the APR section. If it is sent back for correction, you will receive a notification and must make the required changes and resubmit.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing APR

Not selecting the Reporting Officer before starting: The system will not allow you to fill the APR without first assigning a Reporting Officer. Many employees skip this and then cannot proceed.

Selecting the wrong year: Always confirm you are filing for the correct calendar year. Filing for the wrong year creates a mismatch that your verifying officer will flag.

Uploading blurry or incomplete documents: The portal accepts PDF and image files. Make sure every document is clear and complete before uploading.

Leaving assets out because they seem small: Every asset must be declared. Omission of assets, even unintentional, can be treated as a conduct violation under the UP Government Servant Conduct Rules.

Waiting until the last day: The portal experiences heavy load in the final few days before the deadline. Log in early in January to avoid server slowdowns and accidental last-minute failures.

What Happens If You Miss the APR Deadline

The consequences are real and documented. The UP government withheld the salaries of over 68,000 employees in February 2026 for missing the January 31 deadline. Beyond salary withholding, employees who have not filed their APR are excluded from consideration in Departmental Promotion Committee meetings. In serious cases of continued non-compliance, departmental action under the Conduct Rules can be initiated.

If you missed the deadline, you can still upload your property details on the portal. After uploading, further action will be decided according to government rules by your department. Do not delay. Upload as soon as possible and contact your departmental nodal officer to inform them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Annual Property Return mandatory for all UP government employees?

Yes. Every serving state government employee in Uttar Pradesh is required to file the APR every year. There are no exemptions based on grade, department, or pay scale.

What assets need to be declared in the Manav Sampada APR?

You must declare immovable assets like land and buildings, movable assets like vehicles and gold, liquid assets including bank deposits and investments, provident fund balance, life insurance policies, and any debts or liabilities. This includes properties held in the name of your spouse or dependent family members.

Can I edit my APR after submission?

Newly added property entries can be edited only within 5 days of the date of entry. Once the APR is submitted to the Reporting Officer, you cannot edit it independently. You would need the Reporting Officer to return it to you for corrections.

What is the deadline for filing APR on Manav Sampada in 2026?

The standard deadline is January 31 each year. For assets held as of December 31, 2025, the filing window was open from January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026.

My Reporting Officer has not verified my APR. What should I do?

If your Reporting Officer has not acted on your submitted APR within a reasonable time, contact them directly through official channels. You can also raise the issue with your department’s nodal officer. The portal shows you the current status of your APR at all times from your dashboard.

Can I file APR for previous years on Manav Sampada?

The portal currently allows you to file the APR for the current year and the immediately previous year. If you need to file for years older than that, contact your department’s HR section and the Manav Sampada nodal officer for guidance.

Final Note

The Annual Property Return filing on Manav Sampada is one of the most compliance-critical tasks in a UP government employee’s calendar. The penalties for missing it, ranging from withheld salaries to blocked promotions, are not just threats. They have been enforced. Filing it correctly and on time takes less than an hour once you have your documents ready.

For more details on portal features, login processes, and other eHRMS services available to UP government employees, visit the ehrms.upsdc.gov.in portal directly.