Centre sets up panel to examine raising Panjab University teachers’ retirement age

The terms of reference include an assessment of the financial implications of the move, including its impact on the university’s financial sustainability, long-term fiscal position, faculty recruitment, and promotional avenues.

The committee will further analyse the proposal in light of the Central Government’s 2007 decision to enhance the age of superannuation of teachers in centrally funded institutions of higher and technical education from 62 to 65 years.

It has also been asked to consider the relevance and impact of the 2022 decision of the Chandigarh Administration to adopt Central Service Rules, under which the retirement age of teachers in government colleges under its control and affiliated to Panjab University was increased from 58 to 65 years.

The panel will examine issues of parity with institutions under the Punjab Government, the Chandigarh Administration, and centrally funded universities and institutions.

The Ministry will provide secretarial assistance to the chairperson and members. The UGC will extend boarding and logistic support, including travel and accommodation expenses, as required.

The committee has been given the flexibility to devise its own methodology and processes for functioning.