Question & AnswerQ&A (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 37)
The compulsory retirement age is 65 years for all government officials and employees, except those specifically exempted such as elective officials, Chairmen and Members of Commissions and Boards with fixed terms, Secretaries and other Cabinet rank officials, and political appointees.
Elective officials, Chairmen and Members of Commissions and Boards with fixed terms of office, Secretaries and other officials of Cabinet rank, and other political appointees are exempt from the compulsory retirement age of 65.
No, a person who has reached 65 years cannot be appointed to any position including those in the personal and confidential staff.
No, appointees to primarily confidential staff positions must meet the qualification standards for the position except for the civil service eligibility requirement.
Yes, the service of an employee who has reached 65 years may be extended for a maximum period of six months after their 65th birthday upon prior request by the proper appointing authority and if the employee has qualified for retirement.
Yes, retirees with expertise and experience may be appointed as Consultants to Heads and other officials of departments and agencies, including local government units.
Consultants are appointed on an on-call basis and their terms and conditions are governed by Consultancy Contracts executed between the parties and submitted to the Civil Service Commission for recording.
No, employees governed by special laws on retirement are exempt from the provisions extending the service only for six months following the compulsory retirement age.
The circular took effect immediately on September 16, 1992.