Govt Responds: Is Retirement Age for Central Employees Really Rising to 62?

New delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The retirement age for workers in the central government is at 60 years old, contrary to recent online claims.

A viral document making rounds has caused outcry and misinformation saying the retirement age will be increased to 62 years old from April 1, 2025. The government has dismissed these claims, stating no such decision has been made.

The Press Information Bureau's fact-checking unit addressed the issue through a statement on X (formerly Twitter). It confirmed that the notice circulating around is fake. Here's what it said: "A news item is doing the rounds on social media claiming that the Government of India has decided to increase the retirement age of central government employees by two years. (PIB Fact Check):

The Indian government has not taken such a decision. Do not forward news that have not been verified. This post has reached over 22,000 views.