Talks to increase the retirement age of central government employees to 62 years old are still going on in 2025. Though a formal decision remained unverified as of August 2025, high retirement age has been put into practice in a number of states and industries.
State-Level Changes
States such as Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have increased the age of retirement to 62 and 60 respectively. Telangana expanded it by 65 to include university teachers in order to solve the shortage of faculty members, which shall take effect in January 2025.
Why Consider a Hike?
The increasing life expectancy, which stands at 72.24 years, is one of the factors that facilitate the retention of experienced employees. The relocation would save money on pensions and preserve institutional experience, particularly in health care and education.
No Central Confirmation
Press Information Bureau (PIB) refuted the rumor that the retirement age has been increased to 62 by the central government and said that the retirement age remains 60. Confirmed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh there was no proposal at the time of March 2025.
Impact on Employees
Two-year extension will increase profit by ₹19.2 lakh in profits with a monthly payment of 80 000 rupees, and would postpone pensions but increase savings. The young employees could have delayed promotions because of reduced vacancies.
Sector-Specific Variations
Judges of the High Court retires at the age of 62, Supreme Court judges at the age of 65 and armed forces at the age of 35-60 depending on the rank. The age of the private sector is between 58-60 years with respect to the company policies.
Retirement Age by Sector
| Sector | Current Age | Proposed/Confirmed Age | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Government | 60 | 62 (Proposed) | TBD |
| Telangana University Teachers | 60 | 65 (Confirmed) | Jan 2025 |
| Private Sector | 58–60 | Unchanged | N/A |
| Armed Forces | 35–60 | Unchanged | N/A |
Stay Prepared
Since no central increase is verified the employees must hope to budget finances as it was on retirement at 60. Keep track of updates at dopt.gov.in and also seek the advice of financial advisors on pensions and savings plans.
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