e-HRMS 2.0 vs State HRMS Portals — What is the Difference?
India has dozens of government HRMS portals. There is e-HRMS 2.0 at the centre. Then there are HRMS Tripura, HRMS Odisha, iHRMS Punjab, SPARK Kerala, IFHRMS Tamil Nadu, and many more at the state level.
Many employees — especially those who have worked in both central and state government — get confused between these. This article explains the key differences clearly.
The Simple Rule: Which HRMS Do You Use?
Central Government Employee? → Use e-hrms.gov.in (e-HRMS 2.0). This applies to employees in central ministries like Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Railway Board, DoPT, etc.
State Government Employee? → Use your state’s specific HRMS portal. For example, Tripura government employees use hrms.tripura.gov.in.
Your employment determines your portal. A central government employee does not use a state HRMS, and vice versa.
Key Differences at a Glance
| Feature | e-HRMS 2.0 (Central) | State HRMS (e.g. Tripura) |
|---|---|---|
| Managed by | DoPT, Govt of India | State Finance/GAD Dept |
| Employees covered | CSS/CSSS/CSCS & all central ministries | State govt employees only |
| Official URL | e-hrms.gov.in | State-specific (e.g. hrms.tripura.gov.in) |
| Login method | Parichay NIC single sign-on | OTP / Employee code / State login |
| APAR submission | Yes — fully digital ✓ | Varies by state |
| iGOT Training | Integrated ✓ | Not available ✗ |
| Deputation management | Yes — vacancies + apply ✓ | Not applicable ✗ |
| Pension management | Via Bhavishya (separate portal) | Often integrated in state HRMS ✓ |
| Mobile app | Yes — official DoPT app ✓ | Some states have apps, not all |
Popular State HRMS Portals in India (2026)
- HRMS Tripura — hrms.tripura.gov.in (Finance Dept, 80,000+ pensioners)
- HRMS Odisha — hrmsodisha.gov.in (CMGI, GAD Dept)
- iHRMS Punjab — hrms.punjab.gov.in
- Intra Haryana HRMS — hrmshry.nic.in
- HRMS Karnataka — hrms.karnataka.gov.in
- SPARK Kerala — spark.gov.in
- IFHRMS Tamil Nadu — ifhrms.tn.gov.in
- Manav Sampada UP — ehrms.upsdc.gov.in (used in 22+ states)
- eHRMS Gujarat — e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in
- HRMS Bihar — hrms.bihar.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a state government employee use e-HRMS 2.0?
No. e-HRMS 2.0 is strictly for central government employees. State employees use their own state-specific HRMS portals.
I am on deputation from a state to a central ministry. Which portal do I use?
During your deputation, you will use e-HRMS 2.0 through the central ministry’s systems. Your parent state cadre records remain in your state HRMS.
Why do state HRMS portals look different from e-HRMS 2.0?
Each portal is independently developed. Some states use NIC’s Manav Sampada, others have built their own. e-HRMS 2.0 is built by DoPT with its own design and technology.
Is there a single national HRMS for all government employees?
Not yet. e-HRMS 2.0 covers central government employees, and each state manages its own system.
