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61 years
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62 years
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63 years
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64 years
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Detailed explanation-1: -The retirement age for central government employees was last revised in May 1998, when it was moved up from 58 to 60 years. The corresponding age in the private sector has largely been in the 58 to 62 year-band.
Detailed explanation-2: -To ensure work continuity in government offices under the present circumstances, the government is increasing the retirement age from 62 to 63 years.
Detailed explanation-3: -c) Those existing incumbents who have not completed 58 years or 5 years’ tenure, may continue upto 60 years or completion of 5 years’ tenure, whichever is earlier.
Detailed explanation-4: -The constitution of India does not limit the term of office of the Prime Minister hence there is no official retirement age for the Prime Minister in India. The Prime Minister of India enjoys power as long as he enjoys the support of the majority of members of the Lok Sabha.