The Centre has clarified its stance on revising the retirement age criteria for central government employees in response to a query raised in the Lok Sabha.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya asked whether the government plans to revise the age of superannuation for all government employees to either completing a maximum of 30 years of service or reaching 60 years of age, whichever comes first, in order to bring uniformity in civil services and create opportunities for the youth of the nation, particularly those born after 2000, based on available employment data.

He also asked about the measures taken by the government to provide more employment for the youth in civil services.

In response to the query regarding the retirement age criteria, contrary to speculations, the Centre clarified that there is no proposal under consideration to change the current norms, which set the retirement age at 60 years or after completing 30 years of service.

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In a written reply, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, stated that no plans are being contemplated to adopt a uniform retirement policy based on the aforementioned criteria.

The question, posed by MP Tejasvi Surya, had suggested such changes could create uniformity in civil services while providing opportunities for younger candidates born after 2000. However, the government dismissed the idea outright, stating it is not under deliberation.

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Singh also addressed the broader issue of youth employment in civil services. He highlighted that the government is actively working to fill vacant posts across ministries and departments in a time-bound manner.

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Initiatives such as Rozgar Melas have been introduced to expedite recruitment processes in central ministries, public sector undertakings, and autonomous bodies, thus creating job opportunities for the younger population.

This clarification puts to rest any speculations regarding a potential overhaul of retirement norms for central government employees. The government’s focus remains on providing employment opportunities through structured measures rather than altering existing retirement criteria.