Retirement Age Hike : The retirement age of employees is very important. It is a moment of happiness in an employee’s life. On this day, the employee’s family members and office staff also organize a retirement party. During retirement, employees receive many types of benefits. Let us know what the latest update is regarding the retirement age of employees.
Retirement Age Hike : News Going Viral
At a time when employees are demanding the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, a question has arisen whether the Central Government has increased the retirement age of its employees. There are viral reports claiming that the retirement age of Central Government employees has been increased from 60 years to 62 years. Discussions are also linking this change with the 8th Pay Commission.
Debate on Social Media
Currently, the Central Government has fixed the retirement age of its employees at 60 years. However, a news item is going viral on social media claiming that the government has increased the retirement age by two years. According to this claim, employees will now retire at the age of 62 years.
When Will the New Age Be Implemented?
Social media claims suggest that the new retirement age policy will be implemented from 1 April 2025. It is being said that the government is increasing the retirement age to improve work quality. Some claims also state that as the average life expectancy has increased in the modern scientific era, the retirement age should also be increased.
Government Clarification
Due to the viral news regarding the hike in retirement age, confusion spread among employees and debates started on social media. Now the government has clarified this issue. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has posted and confirmed that this news is false. The government has not taken any such decision.
When Was the Retirement Age Changed Earlier?
The retirement age of Central Government employees was changed earlier based on the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission. At that time, the retirement age was increased from 58 years to 60 years. This change was implemented in 1998. Now, it is expected that the issue of retirement age may again be considered under the 8th Pay Commission.