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West Bengal Announces Retirement Age Extension for Panchayat Workers to 60
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🗓 05 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM
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The West Bengal government has unveiled a new scheme allowing panchayat workers to continue employment until the age of 60, aiming to retain experienced staff and improve local governance.
The West Bengal government has introduced a new policy that extends the retirement age for panchayat workers to 60 years.
Under the scheme, eligible employees will be allowed to remain in service for an additional five years beyond the current retirement age.
The move is intended to retain seasoned staff, strengthen local administration, and address staffing gaps in rural governance.
Implementation details, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, will be issued in a forthcoming notification and applied across all district panchayats.
Under the scheme, eligible employees will be allowed to remain in service for an additional five years beyond the current retirement age.
The move is intended to retain seasoned staff, strengthen local administration, and address staffing gaps in rural governance.
Implementation details, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, will be issued in a forthcoming notification and applied across all district panchayats.