Is There a Maximum Age Limit for Employees in Government Tenders? Seeking Clarity on Rules and Impact on Youth Employment

Dear sir,

Can you please help me regarding the maximum age limit of an employee with some government GR or any ACT/Rules? For example, some tender conditions state that employees should not be above 60 years of age, generally in national highways tenders.

The reason I need this information is that many government retired officers join consultancy firms with influences and powers and continue to enjoy their pensions. This situation creates unemployment for newer generations.

I am quite unable to understand why the poster has related the so-called tender condition of the NHAI regarding the upper age limit of engagement of labor to post-retirement employment of Government employees in private consultancy firms.

So far as I know, there are certain restrictions on post-retirement employment of Central as well as State Government employees who are receiving a pension. Both governments reemploy certain senior civil servants on a tenure basis in senior positions depending on requirements. In such cases, they will not receive the entire pension. On the contrary, if a pensioner acts as a freelance consultant, it amounts to a contract for service only, and there are no restrictions on that. It is, therefore, for the poster to explain how such a practice affects the employment opportunities of youngsters.