If you are a central government employee then this article is for you. There has been an ongoing discussion for several days about potentially raising the retirement age for central employees. However, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh addressed this matter in the Lok Sabha. On Wednesday, he clarified that the government is not considering any changes to the retirement age for its employees.
In his written response, the Union Minister stated that there is no existing policy aimed at filling vacancies created by employee retirements. His remarks have effectively dispelled any rumors suggesting an increase in the retirement age.
Singh confirmed that the government has no proposals on the table to alter the retirement age for government employees. When asked if any employee unions or organizations had requested a change, he noted that no formal proposals have been submitted by the National Council of Employees.
Regarding the differences in retirement ages between central and state governments, Singh mentioned that the central government does not track such information. He explained that this matter falls under the jurisdiction of the states, and therefore, no centralized data is maintained. His comments come amidst ongoing speculation about potential adjustments to retirement age policies in the public sector.
Most central government employees retire at the age of 60, but those in certain fields like education and scientific research can retire as late as 65. State governments establish their own retirement rules, leading to varying retirement ages in different departments.