State employment extended to 75 as Re-Employment Bill becomes law
Under the Act, re-employment is available to individuals between the ages of 65 and 75. In addition to this, those who retired upon reaching the statutory pensionable age within the seven years prior to the Act’s commencement are also eligible for re-employment under the new regulations.
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The Re-Employment Bill, which allows individuals to remain in state positions until the age of 75, has been officially ratified.
The bill was passed by the People’s Majlis during an extraordinary sitting held on 5 January 2026.
The legislation is designed to enable continued employment for state employees up to the age of 75, establishing the legal framework, principles, and procedures governing re-employment within the public sector.
The provisions of the bill apply to both current and former state employees. However, it specifically excludes members of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the Maldives Police Service (MPS), judges, and individuals appointed to positions mandated by the Constitution or specific laws.
Under the Act, re-employment is available to individuals between the ages of 65 and 75. In addition to this, those who retired upon reaching the statutory pensionable age within the seven years prior to the Act’s commencement are also eligible for re-employment under the new regulations.
The Act will come into effect 30 days after ratification by the president and its publication in the government gazette.
