Parliament Question: Extension of tenure of Government officers

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2365 (ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026) EXTENSION OF TENURE OF GOVERNMENT OFFICERS 2365. SHRI K.R.N. RAJESHKUMAR: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) the number of Central Government officers whose tenure has been extended beyond the prescribed age of superannuation or who were re-employed into services after retirement, year- wise during the last five years; (b) the details of positions occupied by such officers including the tenure, period of extension of service and new positions in case of re-employment; and (c) the criteria adopted for granting such extensions or re-employments? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH) (a) to (c): Matters pertaining to extension of service beyond superannuation or re- employment are considered by the concerned Ministries/ Departments in certain exceptional circumstances, in public interest, as per provisions contained in Fundamental Rules. *****