Question & AnswerQ&A (DECS ORDER NO. 7)
The compulsory retirement age is 65 years old for DECS officials and employees.
The service can be extended if the employee has less than fifteen years of service and if such extension is approved by the appropriate authorities, complying with existing Civil Service rules and regulations, as per Section 13(b) of R.A. 8291.
The maximum period of service extension allowed is one (1) year, according to CSC-MC No. 27, s. 1990.
Only permanent appointees in the career service who are regular members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) are eligible to request an extension.
The latest performance rating must be at least Very Satisfactory.
The request must be filed not later than three (3) years prior to the employee's retirement date.
No, those who entered the service at age 57 are not allowed to have their service extended.
The employee must be certified physically and mentally fit by a government physician.
The request must be properly endorsed by the head of office.
No, the policy reiterates that no extension of services is allowed for employees who have reached 65 years old and have already served at least fifteen years.