The regulations under the amendment extending the employment age in the public service up to 75 years have been officially gazetted and are now active.
The law is implemented under the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development.
The amendment was passed by the Parliament on 5 January 2026, and ratified by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on 8 January. It establishes a legal framework to facilitate the re-employment of state employees up to the age of 75, and sets out the applicable eligibility criteria and procedural requirements under the re-employment policy.
The law applies to individuals who are currently employed, or have previously been employed, in the public service, excluding members of the armed forces, the police, judges, and persons appointed under the Constitution or law.
Under the amendment, state employees may continue in service beyond the pensionable age of 65, up to a maximum age of 75. It further allows for the re-employment of individuals who were required to retire upon reaching the pensionable age of 65 during the seven years preceding the law coming into force. Those applying for re-employment must have at least 13 months between the date of application and the applicant’s 75th birthday.
Employees must inform their employer six months in advance if they want to continue working after reaching the age of 65, and employers are required to make a decision within two months. Re-employment will be on a 12-month contract, renewable yearly.
The amendment aims to enable experienced and skilled individuals to continue contributing to national development after retirement.