Latest News on Retirement Age of Central Government Employees

Retirement Age Norms May Change for Central Government Employees

Currently, the retirement age for central government employees in many countries is typically 60 or 62 years old. However, recent reports have suggested that there may be changes to these norms, potentially increasing the retirement age to 65 or even 70 years old. This shift would have significant impacts on the workforce and could potentially help to address issues related to an aging population and increased demand for skilled workers in various industries. Nevertheless, it is important to consider the potential drawbacks and challenges associated with extending the retirement age, including issues related to health, job availability, and social security benefits.

07 May 2020: Retirement age increased to 59 years in Tamil Nadu – G.O. PDF Download

26 April 2020: No Change in Retirement Age of CG Employees – Dopt Minister 26.4.2020

31 March 2020: No Change in Retirement Date for CG Employees due to Lockdown

31 March 2020: No Retirement for Doctors and Nurses in Tamil Nadu – Service extension for two months

18 December 2019: Appointments against Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in Railway

18 December 2019: Railway Retirement in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

6 November 2019: BSNL VRS Eligibility, Compensation, Calculation Formula and Retirement Benefits

6 November 2019: BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme 2019 – Notification Dated 4.11.2019

7 October 2019: Compulsory Retirement Latest News – Retirement after 30 Years Under Rule 56 j

24 September 2019: Retirement Age Norms May Change for Central Government Employees

Latest news and orders about Retirement age of CG employees

• J&K Employees Retirement Age hiked to 60, on par with Central Government Staff September 26, 2024
• Voluntary retirement under FR 56(k), etc. and amendment of Rules September 26, 2024
• Compulsory Retirement Under Section 56(J) of CCS (Pension) Rules September 26, 2024
• Retirement age of central government employees from the present 60 to 58 September 21, 2024
• Retirement Age to be Reduced from 60 to 58 for Central Government Employees? September 21, 2024
• Retirement Age Controversy Begins Again September 21, 2024
• Retirement Date Calculator for Central Government Employees September 5, 2024
• Rules Changed in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) February 8, 2024
• IRTSA Demands to Remove Discrimination on Retirement Date for CG Employees February 7, 2024
• Granting of Annual Increment on Retirement for Non-Petitioners – BPMS January 27, 2024
• Grant of Notional Increment to Employees retiring on 30th June and 31st December June 28, 2023
• Premature Retirement of Railway Employees June 21, 2023
• Can 7th Pay Commission recommend the lowering of Retirement Age for CG Employees? June 21, 2023
• Dopt Minister Clarifies on Retirement Age 58 or 33 Years of Service June 21, 2023
• Retirement Age 60 to 65: Cabinet Approved for Doctors in Paramilitary Forces June 21, 2023
• Retirement of Railway Employees after 7th Pay Commission June 21, 2023
• Retirement Age of CG Employees – Lok Sabha Q&A June 21, 2023
• Premature Retirement in Railways: Criteria for Review of Services June 21, 2023
• Premature Retirement in Central Government June 21, 2023
• Premature Retirement of Government Employees June 19, 2023
• Premature Compulsory Retirement – Why we are opposing it? June 19, 2023
• Latest News on Retirement Age of Central Government Employees June 19, 2023
• Number of Employees Retired Prematurely Under FR 56 (J): DoPT asked all Ministries June 19, 2023
• Procedure for Grant of Permission for Commercial Employment after Retirement June 14, 2023
• Permission for Commercial Employment after Retirement – Application Form June 14, 2023
• Verification of qualifying service after 18 years service and 5 years before retirement June 13, 2023
• Inclusion of eligible officers who are due to retire before the likely date of vacancies, in the panel for promotion June 6, 2023
• Retirement Age of CAPF Personnel – 57 to 60 Years April 17, 2023
• Retirement Age of Transport Employees will be 58: Minister informs Assembly April 3, 2023
• Retirement Age of Central Government Employees 2022 March 29, 2022
• Speedy Disposal of Terminal benefits to the Family of Deceased Employees May 28, 2021
• No proposal to change the age of superannuation of CG employees September 17, 2020
• Timely submission of the cases for approval of voluntary retirement under Rule 48 September 9, 2020
• First Retirement Virtual Function in Railways on 31 August 2020 August 3, 2020
• First Time Retirement function is conducting through Video Conferencing on 31.7.2020 July 22, 2020
• Release Gratuity to retired employees of BSNL without any delay July 11, 2020
• Payment of Ex-gratia to BSNL VRS 2019 Retirement June 28, 2020
• Technical Resignation or Voluntary Retirement – Option for induction in Old Pension Scheme – Govt Order June 15, 2020
• Tamil Nadu Govt Employees Retirement Age Notification – Amendment Order 1.6.2020 June 8, 2020
• Retention in Government Service beyond the age of 50 years or on completion of 30 years of service – CGDA Order dated 1.6.2020 June 2, 2020
• Retirement age increased to 59 years in Tamil Nadu May 7, 2020
• Retirement of Government Servants on 31st March 2020 – Clarification order issued by DoPT March 31, 2020
• Retirement age increased to 60 for RTC employees December 30, 2019
• DoPPW Corrigendum Office Order – Who is eligible for Pension? December 17, 2019
• Voluntary Retirement Scheme for Employees December 13, 2019
• 96 officers and 126 staff invoked within 5 years against FR 56(j) December 7, 2019
• Latest news on retirement age of CG employees – No proposal to reduce…only 60! November 27, 2019
• Periodical Review Report under FR 56(j) and 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules November 11, 2019
• Voluntary Retirement Offer to BSNL and MTNL Employees October 24, 2019
• Serious rumours about retirement age – Explanation of NC JCM Secretary September 26, 2019
• No Idea to Change Retirement Age of CG Employees September 25, 2019
• Retirement age 60 or Retirement Service 33 – New Rule from 1.4.2020 – NFIR September 25, 2019
• Verify after 18 years service and 5 years before retirement – Railway Board Circular September 16, 2019
• Long pending demand on retirement age of CAPF is fulfilled August 20, 2019
• Retirement age for all paramilitary personnel fixed at 60 August 20, 2019
• Premature Exit from GDS Post – NPS Lite August 19, 2019
• Pensionary benefits under NPS on Voluntary Retirement July 24, 2019
• Compulsory Retirement of Government Officials July 12, 2019
• Compulsory Retirement: FR 56 (j) Pension Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 July 2, 2019
• VRS in three Defence Services – 2016 to 2018 Report July 1, 2019
• Retirement Age in CHS: Retirement Age to 65 years to Teaching sub-cadre of Central Health Services June 28, 2019
• 7th Pay Commission Recommendations on Voluntary Retirement Scheme June 11, 2019
• Retirement Age of KV Employees – Discontinuation of 2 Years Extension in Service March 21, 2019
• Q&A regarding Voluntary Retirement – Pension Benefit – Promotion – CCL February 15, 2019
• Senior Citizen Entitlement of Employees December 22, 2018
• No Increase or Decrease the Age of Retirement of CG Employees December 21, 2018
• Retirement Age of Doctors – Travel Entitlements December 6, 2018
• Retirement Age for Central Government Employees November 25, 2018
• Re-designation of Railways Doctors after attaining the age of 62 years – Railway Board Order November 5, 2018
• Retirement Age Enhanced to 62 in West Bengal September 28, 2018
• Retirement Age 65 in Railways for IMRS and Dental Doctors – Railway Board September 23, 2018
• 7th CPC Pension Benefit – Retired on 31.12.2015 – Important Judgement OA. 571/2017 September 7, 2018
• Retirement Age of Doctors: Amendment in FR-56 August 14, 2018
• Review of Work Performance under FR 56(j) August 4, 2018
• Retirement Benefits for CG Employees July 26, 2018
• Retirement Age 65 for General Duty Medical Officers, Specialist Grade doctors June 28, 2018
• Financial planning for the amounts received at retirement – Pre-Retirement Counseling January 11, 2018
• Enhancement of age of superannuation of Dental Doctors under Ministry of Railways January 3, 2018
• Voluntary Retirement in Paramilitary Forces December 28, 2017
• Re-engagement of retired hands to 65 years from the exiting age limit of 62 years December 19, 2017
• Retirement Age of Doctors increased to 65 years – Cabinet Decision on 27.9.2017 September 27, 2017
• Employees of BWEL will be Benefitted from the Voluntary Retirement Scheme to be Offered at 2007 Pay Scale August 23, 2017
• Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in SBI August 11, 2017
• Enhanced DA after Retirement on 30th June and 31st December to be considered for Retirement Benefits July 3, 2017
• Extension of Age Limit of Retired Railway Doctors – NFIR June 22, 2017
• Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in Associate Banks of SBI April 11, 2017
• Retirement Facilities for Employees Resigned from CPSEs March 29, 2017
• Government has proposed to review the service and retirement benefits of Government employees? March 24, 2017
• Raising Retirement Age of Doctors in the Armed Forces February 7, 2017
• DPE issues guidelines to expedite the process for clousure of CPSEs September 28, 2016
• Increase in Retirement age to 65 for Doctors of OFB September 20, 2016
• Enhancement of Retirement Age for Dental Doctors September 13, 2016
• Retirement age increased to 65 for Central Govt Doctors – MOHFW orders on 31.5.2016 June 2, 2016
• PM approves retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years May 31, 2016
• 7th CPC recommendations on retirement benefits – NCCPA February 25, 2016
• Promotion of Government Servants exonerated after retirement – Guidelines issued as OM on 25.1.2016 January 28, 2016
• Retirement benefits on Court Orders – CGDA Instructions January 10, 2016
• Enhancement of retirement age of PSU Bank Officers December 8, 2015
• 7th Pay Commission recommendations on Retirement Age December 7, 2015
• CSD Canteen Facilities to retired Defence Civilians – Clarification issued by CGDA October 23, 2015
• Revising Retirement age does not come under the purview of 7th Pay Commission October 19, 2015
• Compulsory Retirement under CCS Rules ; Central Government employees over 50/55 worried September 28, 2015
• 50% DA Merger and Retirement age 58 : Rumor Spreading in Social Networks September 23, 2015
• Govt mulls to execute compulsory retirement to Central Government employee for better administration September 23, 2015
• 7th Central Pay Commission – Regularisation of Retirement Age? September 14, 2015
• Seeking Merger of DA and Oppose reduce the Retirement age – DPCC August 25, 2015
• Hike in Retirement age of Kerala State Employees – 10th Pay Revision Commission may recommend to hike to 58 years July 5, 2015
• Request for Voluntary retirement from persons suffering from disability – Dopt Orders May 20, 2015
• Order for Merger of 50% DA, Retirement age news goes viral in Social Media May 5, 2015
• Imparting any training to the Armed Forces personnel before their retirement – Minister replied in Parliament April 7, 2015
• Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability February 6, 2015
• Promotion benefits can get after retirement for Central Govt Employees February 1, 2015
• Age limit of Retirement in Central Government Services – What says FR56..? January 23, 2015
• High Court has justified the retirement age 58 years for government employees January 21, 2015
• Govt proposes raising retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65: Hindustan Times January 16, 2015
• No Decrease or Increase in Retirement Age – Centre clarifies December 19, 2014
• Retirement age issue echoes in Parliament December 18, 2014
• The Motive behind Reducing Retirement Age for Central Government Employees – An Analysis December 15, 2014
• Retirement age 58 to 60 – Bihar decides to increase retirement age of Home Guards December 14, 2014
• Dopt Minister replies in Parliament regarding Retirement age December 12, 2014
• Pre Retirement Counseling Seminar for CG Employees December 10, 2014
• Comments for the post of “Government is planning to reduce the retirement age from 60 to 58…” December 6, 2014
• Retirement age of Haryana Govt Employees from 60 to 58 November 27, 2014
• Latest news on Retirement Age – Extension in Retirement Age of Scientists November 26, 2014
• Retirement Age 62 – CGEN.in Report on the reply of Dopt Minister… July 19, 2014
• No Proposal regarding raising the retirement age before the Government July 16, 2014
• Retirement Age from 58 to 60 – Retirement Age hike in Andhra Pradesh June 26, 2014
• Retirement Age 60 to 62 : Cabinet enhances retirement age of teaching faculties to 62 June 24, 2014
• 65 as Retirement Age: Employees Demand Becomes Electoral Manifesto Issue April 11, 2014
• Grant of compassionate appointment to the wards in Railways – Railway Board reply March 20, 2014
• 50% DA Merger and Retirement Age 62 – High hopes fading due to announcement of election dates… March 5, 2014
• 50% Merger of DA and Retirement Age 62 – No discussion in the Cabinet Meeting March 1, 2014
• Merger of D.A., 7th CPC ToR and Raising Retirement age 62–Cabinet will decide today..! February 28, 2014
• Cabinet may approve retirement age from 60 to 62 to Central Govt Employees… February 27, 2014
• Retirement Age 62 and 10% DA from Jan 2014 – Cabinet expected to clear on Friday (28.202014) February 26, 2014
• All set to hike central retirement age to 62 years February 19, 2014
• Latest news on Retirement Age to 62 – Proposal for raising Retirement Age to 62 waits for Cabinet Nod February 17, 2014
• Will the Retirement age of central government employees go up from 60 to 62? February 10, 2014
• Retirement Age for Central Government employees to enhance by two years from 60 to 62..! February 9, 2014
• Parliamentary panel urged to raise the retirement age to 65 years… February 8, 2014
• EPFO to Consider retirement age Raised to 60 Years February 2, 2014
• Retirement Age 62, Merger of DA, Scrapping of NPS, inclusion of federation leaders in 7th CPC etc. – Memorandum submitted to PM January 8, 2014
• Retirement Age Vary from Country to Country… January 3, 2014
• Timely payment of dues of encashment of leave to Government servants retiring on attaining the age of superannuation… October 25, 2013

The proposal to raise the retirement age of central government employees from 60 to 62 has been a topic of discussion for quite some time. The government believes that this move will not only help in retaining experienced employees but will also provide them with an opportunity to contribute to the nation’s development for an additional two years. However, there are concerns that this may lead to a decrease in job opportunities for the younger generation. Additionally, some employees may not be physically or mentally fit to continue working until the age of 62. Therefore, this decision should be taken after considering all the pros and cons, and the impact it may have on both the employees and the country as a whole.

In a recent development, it has been reported that the Indian government is considering a significant shift in their retirement policies. As per the proposed plan, the existing single-factor retirement age norms might be replaced with two-factor norms for central government employees. This means that in addition to age, the employees’ years of service may also be taken into consideration while determining their retirement age. If implemented, this change could have a significant impact on the workforce and ensure a more efficient and productive workforce in the long run.

Since 1998, the retirement age of Central Government Employees has been fixed at 60 years. In this new policy, the main and single factor for retirement is the age of the employee. However, from now on, the length of service will also be taken into consideration while deciding the retirement. This new development is expected to benefit those employees who have served the government for a longer period and have contributed significantly to their respective fields.

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• Premature retirement of Railway Employees – RE Manual (Vol – II) July 16, 2019
• VRS in three Defence Services – 2016 to 2018 Report July 1, 2019
• Retirement Age in CHS: Retirement Age to 65 years to Teaching sub-cadre of Central Health Services June 28, 2019
• Number of Employees Retired Prematurely Under FR 56 (J) – DoPT asked all Ministries June 28, 2019
• Latest News on Retirement Age of Central Government Employees June 13, 2019
• 7th Pay Commission Recommendations on Voluntary Retirement Scheme June 11, 2019
• Retirement Age of CAPF Personnel – 57 to 60 Years May 19, 2019
• Retirement Age of KV Employees – Discontinuation of 2 Years Extension in Service March 21, 2019
• Q&A regarding Voluntary Retirement – Pension Benefit – Promotion – CCL February 15, 2019
• Senior Citizen Entitlement of Employees December 22, 2018
• No Increase or Decrease the Age of Retirement of CG Employees December 21, 2018
• Retirement Age of Doctors – Travel Entitlements December 6, 2018
• Retirement Age for Central Government Employees November 25, 2018
• Re-designation of Railways Doctors after attaining the age of 62 years – Railway Board OrderNovember 5, 2018
• Retirement Age Enhanced to 62 in West Bengal September 28, 2018
• Retirement Age 65 in Railways for IMRS and Dental Doctors – Railway Board September 23, 2018
• 7th CPC Pension Benefit – Retired on 31.12.2015 – Important Judgement OA. 571/2017 September 7, 2018
• Retirement Age of Doctors: Amendment in FR-56 August 14, 2018
• Review of Work Performance under FR 56(j) August 4, 2018
• Retirement Benefits for CG Employees July 26, 2018
• Retirement Age 65 for General Duty Medical Officers, Specialist Grade doctors June 28, 2018
• Retirement Date Calculator for Central Government Employees May 30, 2018
• Retirement Age of CG Employees – Lok Sabha Q&A March 22, 2018
• Financial planning for the amounts received at retirement – Pre-Retirement Counseling January 11, 2018
• Enhancement of age of superannuation of Dental Doctors under Ministry of Railways January 3, 2018
• Voluntary Retirement in Paramilitary Forces December 28, 2017
• Re-engagement of retired hands to 65 years from the exiting age limit of 62 years December 19, 2017
• Retirement Age of Doctors increased to 65 years – Cabinet Decision on 27.9.2017 September 27, 2017
• Employees of BWEL will be Benefitted from the Voluntary Retirement Scheme to be Offered at 2007 Pay Scale August 23, 2017
• Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in SBI August 11, 2017
• Retirement Age 60 to 65 : Cabinet Approved for Doctors in Paramilitary Forces July 12, 2017
• Enhanced DA after Retirement on 30th June and 31st December to be considered for Retirement Benefits July 3, 2017
• Extension of Age Limit of Retired Railway Doctors – NFIR June 22, 2017
• Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in Associate Banks of SBI April 11, 2017
• Retirement Facilities for Employees Resigned from CPSEs March 29, 2017
• Government has proposed to review the service and retirement benefits of Government employees?March 24, 2017
• Raising Retirement Age of Doctors in the Armed Forces February 7, 2017
• DPE issues guidelines to expedite the process for clousure of CPSEs September 28, 2016
• Increase in Retirement age to 65 for Doctors of OFB September 20, 2016
• Enhancement of Retirement Age for Dental Doctors September 13, 2016
• Retirement age increased to 65 for Central Govt Doctors – MOHFW orders on 31.5.2016 June 2, 2016
• PM approves retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years May 31, 2016
• 7th CPC recommendations on retirement benefits – NCCPA February 25, 2016
• Promotion of Government Servants exonerated after retirement – Guidelines issued as OM on 25.1.2016 January 28, 2016
• Retirement benefits on Court Orders – CGDA Instructions January 10, 2016
• Permission for commercial employment after retirement – Application Form December 18, 2015
• Dopt Minister Clarifies on Retirement Age 58 or 33 Years of Service December 16, 2015
• Enhancement of retirement age of PSU Bank Officers December 8, 2015
• 7th Pay Commission recommendations on Retirement Age December 7, 2015
• Can 7th Pay Commission recommend the lowering of retirement age for Central Government employees? November 5, 2015
• CSD Canteen Facilities to retired Defence Civilians – Clarification issued by CGDA October 23, 2015
• Revising Retirement age does not come under the purview of 7th Pay Commission October 19, 2015
• Procedure for grant of permission for commercial employment after retirement – DoPT Gazette Notification on 15.10.2015 October 16, 2015
• Compulsory Retirement under CCS Rules ; Central Government employees over 50/55 worriedSeptember 28, 2015
• 50% DA Merger and Retirement age 58 : Rumor Spreading in Social Networks September 23, 2015
• Govt mulls to execute compulsory retirement to Central Government employee for better administration September 23, 2015
• Verification of qualifying service after 18 years service and 5 years before retirement September 18, 2015
• 7th Central Pay Commission – Regularisation of Retirement Age? September 14, 2015
• Seeking Merger of DA and Oppose reduce the Retirement age – DPCC August 25, 2015
• Retirement Age Controversy Begins Again July 19, 2015
• Hike in Retirement age of Kerala State Employees – 10th Pay Revision Commission may recommend to hike to 58 years July 5, 2015
• Request for Voluntary retirement from persons suffering from disability – Dopt Orders May 20, 2015
• Order for Merger of 50% DA, Retirement age news goes viral in Social Media May 5, 2015
• Imparting any training to the Armed Forces personnel before their retirement – Minister replied in Parliament April 7, 2015
• Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability February 6, 2015
• Promotion benefits can get after retirement for Central Govt Employees February 1, 2015
• Age limit of Retirement in Central Government Services – What says FR56..? January 23, 2015
• High Court has justified the retirement age 58 years for government employees January 21, 2015
• Govt proposes raising retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65: Hindustan Times January 16, 2015
• No Decrease or Increase in Retirement Age – Centre clarifies December 19, 2014
• Retirement age issue echoes in Parliament December 18, 2014
• The Motive behind Reducing Retirement Age for Central Government Employees – An AnalysisDecember 15, 2014
• Retirement age 58 to 60 – Bihar decides to increase retirement age of Home Guards December 14, 2014
• Dopt Minister replied in Parliament regarding Retirement age December 12, 2014
• Pre Retirement Counseling Seminar for CG Employees December 10, 2014
• Retirement Age to be Reduced from 60 to 58 for Central Government Employees? December 10, 2014
• Comments for the post of “Government is planning to reduce the retirement age from 60 to 58…”December 6, 2014
• Retirement age of central government employees from the present 60 to 58 November 28, 2014
• Retirement age of Haryana Govt Employees from 60 to 58 November 27, 2014
• Latest news on Retirement Age – Extension in Retirement Age of Scientists November 26, 2014
• Inclusion of eligible officers who are due to retire before the likely date of vacancies, in the panel for promotion November 17, 2014
• Retirement Age 62 – CGEN.in Report on the reply of Dopt Minister… July 19, 2014
• No Proposal regarding raising the retirement age before the Government July 16, 2014
• Retirement Age from 58 to 60 – Retirement Age hike in Andhra Pradesh June 26, 2014
• Retirement Age 60 to 62 : Cabinet enhances retirement age of teaching faculties to 62 June 24, 2014
• J&K Employees Retirement Age hiked to 60, on par with Central Government Staff June 13, 2014
• 65 as Retirement Age: Employees Demand Becomes Electoral Manifesto Issue April 11, 2014
• Grant of compassionate appointment to the wards in Railways – Railway Board reply March 20, 2014
• 50% DA Merger and Retirement Age 62 – High hopes fading due to announcement of election dates… March 5, 2014
• 50% Merger of DA and Retirement Age 62 – No discussion in the Cabinet Meeting March 1, 2014
• Merger of D.A., 7th CPC ToR and Raising Retirement age 62–Cabinet will decide today..! February 28, 2014
• Voluntary retirement under FR 56(k), etc. and amendment of Rules February 27, 2014
• Cabinet may approve retirement age from 60 to 62 to Central Govt Employees… February 27, 2014
• Retirement Age 62 and 10% DA from Jan 2014 – Cabinet expected to clear on Friday (28.202014)February 26, 2014
• All set to hike central retirement age to 62 years February 19, 2014
• Latest news on Retirement Age to 62 – Proposal for raising Retirement Age to 62 waits for Cabinet Nod February 17, 2014
• Will the Retirement age of central government employees go up from 60 to 62? February 10, 2014
• Retirement Age for Central Government employees to enhance by two years from 60 to 62..!February 9, 2014
• Parliamentary panel urged to raise the retirement age to 65 years… February 8, 2014
• EPFO to consider retirement age raising to 60 years February 2, 2014
• Retirement Age 62, Merger of DA, Scrapping of NPS, inclusion of federation leaders in 7th CPC etc. – Memorandum submitted to PM January 8, 2014
• Retirement age vary from country to country… January 3, 2014
• Timely payment of dues of encashment of leave to Government servants retiring on attaining the age of superannuation… October 25, 2013

“There is no plan to increase the Retirement Age for Central Government Employees at present from 60 to 62” – DR. JITENDRA SINGH

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