Fact Check: Claim of increase in retirement age for central government employees is false

A viral claim on social media suggested that the Government of India had increased the retirement age of central government employees to 62, starting from April 2025. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this claim, stating that no such decision has been made. The PIB clarified that the retirement age remains unchanged at 60. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information from official sources before believing or sharing such news.

​A viral claim on social media suggested that the Government of India had increased the retirement age of central government employees to 62, starting from April 2025. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this claim, stating that no such decision has been made. The PIB clarified that the retirement age remains unchanged at 60. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information from official sources before believing or sharing such news. A viral claim on social media suggested that the Government of India had increased the retirement age of central government employees to 62, starting from April 2025. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this claim, stating that no such decision has been made. The PIB clarified that the retirement age remains unchanged at 60. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information from official sources before believing or sharing such news.