The Cabinet of Ministers has actually authorized the extension of the mandatory age limit of retirement for federal government medical officers approximately 63 years, with modifications to be made in line with the Pensions Act.This choice enables government physicians who were set to retire by December 31, 2024, to continue serving till the age of 63.
The extension applies to specialist doctors, all Grades of Medical Officers, Specialist Dental Surgeon, all Dental Surgeons, all Medical Officers in Medical Administrative Grade, and all government-registered medical officers.Previously, the compulsory retirement age for federal government medical officers was lowered from 65 to 60 years by then government in 2022.