December 22, Colombo (LNW): An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued by the government, officially raising the compulsory retirement age for medical professionals across various sectors.
The new provision, published on 20 December 2024, dictates that the compulsory retirement age for Medical Specialists, Grade Medical Officers, Dental Officers, and other related personnel, including those in Medical Administrative Grades and Dental Specialists, will now be set at 63 years.
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government confirmed that this change will apply to registered Medical Practitioners as well.
The revised retirement age will come into effect from 1 January 2025, allowing existing and future medical personnel to continue serving for an extended period.
