July 28, 2026 06:24 am (IST)
No reduction in retirement age: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IBNS): The Centre on Thursday said there is no proposal under its consideration to reduce the retirement age from 60 to 58 years for its employees.
The retirement age for Central Government employees was revised from 58 to 60 years in 1997 on the basis of recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission.
The Centre’s total wages and salaries bill for its employees for the year 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 is Rs. 85,963.50 crore, Rs. 92,264.88 crore and Rs. 1,04,759.71 crore, respectively, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Jitendra Singh informed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Mumbai model Rhiya Ahir, who blocked a police van, files cyber complaint over online threats; harassment
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Hero's welcome for Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after resignation over NEET row
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Madras HC scraps govt jobs for Karur stampede victims’ families, cites recruitment rules
Mon, Jul 27 2026
IndiGo flight with 194 onboard makes emergency landing in Rajkot after smoke detected in cargo hold
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Why a rocket scientist, Aadhaar architect and IIT director are rebuilding India’s exam system
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Journalist harassment during CJP protest: Kolkata Police recreate crime scene with barefoot accused
Mon, Jul 27 2026
