Retirement Age 60 to 65: Cabinet Approved for Doctors in Paramilitary Forces

Retirement Age Increased from 60 to 65

The Cabinet has recently approved the retirement age of doctors in paramilitary forces, raising it from 60 to 65. This decision will benefit the doctors who have been serving in various forces including, but not limited to, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). With the new retirement age, these doctors will be able to continue serving for a longer period, providing critical medical care to the soldiers who risk their lives to protect the nation. This decision is a testament to the sacrifices and contributions of these healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to keep our country safe.

Cabinet Approved for Doctors in Paramilitary Forces

In a recent decision, the Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the enhancement of the age of superannuation for Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles. This initiative has been taken to address the shortage of doctors in the armed forces and to retain experienced and skilled medical professionals. The age of superannuation has been increased from the previous limit of 60 years to 65 years, which will provide an extended period for the officers to serve and benefit the forces. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the medical services provided by these forces.

Cabinet approves enhancement of the age of superannuation of Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles – PIB Report

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for enhancement of the age of superannuation in respect of

(i) General Duty Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles from 60 to 65 years and

(ii) Specialist Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles of the Ministry of Home Affairs from 60 to 65 years.

It would help in retention of officers in Specialist and General Duty Medical Cadre and thereby help in better patient care, proper academic activities in Medical colleges as also in effective implementation of National Health Programmes for delivery of health care services.