Recent viral messages and discussions had evoked speculation over the possibility of an increase in the retirement ages of Central government employees in India, but the government has cleared that no such proposal is under consideration.
Government’s Official Stance
Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, clearly stated that there is no proposal to amend the retirement age of government employees; that no memorandum on this issue has been received from employee unions.
Debunking Misinformation
The PIB also intervened to rebut rumors circulating through social media. It had been widely claimed that the retirement age would be changed to 62 years with effect from April 2025. The PIB has clarified that such a claim is not true and that the retirement age still stands at 60 years.
Conclusion
In the final analysis, the central government intends to retain the retirement age of its employees unchanged. As confirmed by official pronouncements, the official retirement age is 60 years, and any contradicting claims have no basis. Employees and the general public are thus advised to respond only to official government communications for accurate information.([The Financial