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What is the maximum age for a specialist in medical or scientific fields to be granted an extension of service?
What is the maximum age for a specialist in medical or scientific fields to be granted an extension of service?
- 62 years (correct)
- 66 years
- 60 years
- 64 years
Which government position is specifically mentioned to have the potential for a maximum extension of service of four years?
Which government position is specifically mentioned to have the potential for a maximum extension of service of four years?
- Secretary, Department of Space
- Director, Intelligence Bureau
- Cabinet Secretary (correct)
- Home Secretary
What is the condition for extending the service of the Home Secretary and Defence Secretary beyond two years?
What is the condition for extending the service of the Home Secretary and Defence Secretary beyond two years?
- Public interest must be justified (correct)
- Must be related to national security
- A written request must be submitted
- Approval from the Prime Minister
What is the minimum notice period required to terminate the extension of service for a permanent Government servant?
What is the minimum notice period required to terminate the extension of service for a permanent Government servant?
Who has the authority to grant extensions in service for positions such as the Secretary, Department of Space?
Who has the authority to grant extensions in service for positions such as the Secretary, Department of Space?
What is the maximum extension period allowed for a Government servant dealing with budget work?
What is the maximum extension period allowed for a Government servant dealing with budget work?
Which of the following is a condition for the extension of service for an eminent scientist of international stature?
Which of the following is a condition for the extension of service for an eminent scientist of international stature?
At what age does a Military Officer in a Civil Department cease civil employment?
At what age does a Military Officer in a Civil Department cease civil employment?
What is the minimum notice period required for the retirement of a Government servant by the Appropriate Authority?
What is the minimum notice period required for the retirement of a Government servant by the Appropriate Authority?
What age must a Government servant be in Group 'A' or 'B' service to be eligible for premature retirement after the age of 50?
What age must a Government servant be in Group 'A' or 'B' service to be eligible for premature retirement after the age of 50?
When can the Appropriate Authority decide to reinstate a prematurely retired Government servant?
When can the Appropriate Authority decide to reinstate a prematurely retired Government servant?
What happens if a premature retirement is deemed unjustified by the reinstating authority?
What happens if a premature retirement is deemed unjustified by the reinstating authority?
If a Court of Law sets aside an order of premature retirement, what must be followed regarding the intervening period?
If a Court of Law sets aside an order of premature retirement, what must be followed regarding the intervening period?
What is one condition that justifies treating the intervening period as spent on duty upon reinstatement?
What is one condition that justifies treating the intervening period as spent on duty upon reinstatement?
In which case can a Government servant in any role be retired after the age of 55?
In which case can a Government servant in any role be retired after the age of 55?
What is the minimum notice period required for a Government servant in Group 'A' or 'B' to retire after reaching the age of fifty years?
What is the minimum notice period required for a Government servant in Group 'A' or 'B' to retire after reaching the age of fifty years?
Which of the following conditions may lead to the withholding of retirement permission from a Government servant?
Which of the following conditions may lead to the withholding of retirement permission from a Government servant?
Which clause specifies that a Government servant may request a shorter notice period for retirement?
Which clause specifies that a Government servant may request a shorter notice period for retirement?
What happens to a Government servant's request for retirement once it has been submitted to the Appointing Authority?
What happens to a Government servant's request for retirement once it has been submitted to the Appointing Authority?
For a Government servant classified in Class III service, what is the minimum service duration required before retirement can be initiated?
For a Government servant classified in Class III service, what is the minimum service duration required before retirement can be initiated?
What is required for a Government servant to retire if they are under suspension?
What is required for a Government servant to retire if they are under suspension?
Under what circumstance can the Appointing Authority relax the notice period for retirement?
Under what circumstance can the Appointing Authority relax the notice period for retirement?
What constitutes judicial proceedings as mentioned in the content?
What constitutes judicial proceedings as mentioned in the content?
For a Government servant in Group 'C' with no pension rules, how long must they serve before they can initiate retirement?
For a Government servant in Group 'C' with no pension rules, how long must they serve before they can initiate retirement?
What must a Government servant do if they want to withdraw their retirement election?
What must a Government servant do if they want to withdraw their retirement election?
At what age must a Government servant retire from service under normal circumstances?
At what age must a Government servant retire from service under normal circumstances?
If a Government servant's date of birth is on the first of a month, when do they retire?
If a Government servant's date of birth is on the first of a month, when do they retire?
What is the maximum age a Government servant can be extended in service?
What is the maximum age a Government servant can be extended in service?
What is the age of superannuation for specialists in the Teaching sub-cadres of the Central Health Service?
What is the age of superannuation for specialists in the Teaching sub-cadres of the Central Health Service?
What provision is made for specialists in administrative positions who want to work until 65 years?
What provision is made for specialists in administrative positions who want to work until 65 years?
Which of the following is true about nursing teaching faculty with an M.Sc. in Nursing?
Which of the following is true about nursing teaching faculty with an M.Sc. in Nursing?
What is the retirement age for workmen governed by the rules?
What is the retirement age for workmen governed by the rules?
What happens to a Government servant who is on extension and turns 60?
What happens to a Government servant who is on extension and turns 60?
Study Notes
Retirement Age Regulations
- Government servants retire at 60 years, with specific adjustments for birth dates.
- If a birth date is the first of a month, retirement occurs at the end of the preceding month.
- Those aged 58 or older as of May 1, 1998, can extend service until the end of their extension period, not exceeding 60 years.
Workmen Retirement
- Workmen, including skilled and unskilled artisans paid monthly, also retire at 60 years.
Health Service Specialists
- Specialists in Central Health Service sub-cadres retire at 62 years.
- Teaching specialists only in teaching activities can extend until 65 years.
- Nursing teaching faculty with M.Sc. in Nursing may continue until 65 with certain conditions.
Extensions Beyond Retirement Age
- No general extensions past 60 without special conditions.
- Government servants involved with budget work can have up to a 3-month extension.
- Medical/scientific specialists may extend to 62, eminent scientists to 64, with justification.
High-ranking Officials
- Central government may extend service for certain high-ranking officials (e.g., Secretaries) on a case-by-case basis, with total terms not exceeding two years, unless extended further in exceptional circumstances.
- Cabinet Secretaries can have extensions deemed necessary, not exceeding four years in total.
Termination of Extensions
- The Appropriate Authority can terminate extensions with written notice: three months for permanent/quasi-permanent staff, one month for temporary staff.
Military Officers
- Civil employment ceases for Military Officers upon reaching 60 years.
Early Retirement Authority
- Appropriate Authority can retire government servants in Group 'A' or 'B' after age 50 or any other category after age 55, given three months of notice.
Reinstatement Processes
- If premature retirement is reviewed positively, the intervening period may be regulated by granting leave or declaring the period as duty time if the retirement is deemed unjustified.
Voluntary Retirement
- Government servants may voluntarily retire after a minimum age of 50 (Group 'A' or 'B') or 55 (others) with three months' notice.
- This does not apply to certain government servants under specific assignments or pending disciplinary actions.
Retirement Process Adjustments
- Servants may request shorter notice periods for retirement; authorities may grant this based on administrative convenience.
Restrictions on Withdrawal from Retirement
- Once a retirement notice is submitted, it cannot be retracted without authority approval.
Special Cases for Class III Service
- The Appropriate Authority can retire Class III service workers who are not pensioned after 30 years of service with three months' notice.
Group 'C' Retirements
- Group 'C' workers not under pension rules can also retire after 30 years of service with three months' notice, subject to withholding permissions under certain conditions.
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Explore the rules governing the retirement of government servants upon reaching sixty years of age as outlined in F.R. 56. This quiz provides insights into specific provisions related to retirement dates based on birth dates and age criteria. Test your understanding of these critical regulations.
