Archive · 29 May 2025
TNPCB Hires Retired Officials, Draws Criticism Over Hiring
Imagine a government organization, the TNPCB, hiring people who have already retired.
They've hired four people, including a 74-year-old as a librarian.
These folks are getting paid what they earned before they retired, except for their pension.
The TNPCB says young people aren't experienced enough for these jobs.
But, some people are upset because they think the government should hire new people and train them instead.
They believe these older hires are taking jobs that younger people could have and preventing them from advancing.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has appointed four retired officials aged 64-74 for various positions.
The appointments include a 74-year-old librarian and former officials from the prohibition and excise, home, and finance departments.
The officials are earning their last drawn salary, excluding pension.
TNPCB officials stated that youngsters lack expertise, and the appointments were recommended by the Secretariat.
Government employees and associations criticize the appointments, citing the need for fresh recruitment and training of mid-level staff.
- Who
- TNPCB, retired officials, government employees, and associations
- What
- TNPCB appointed four retired officials to various positions.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- TNPCB claims youngsters lack experience and the Secretariat recommended these appointments. Critics believe it denies jobs to youths.
Critics' View
TNPCB's View
Expertise
Critics' View
Fresh recruits and training mid-level staff could equip them with necessary expertise, and provide job opportunities to youngsters.
TNPCB's View
Appointing experienced retired officials ensures expertise and smooth operation of departments.
Recruitment Process
Critics' View
The government should recruit fresh candidates through TNPSC.
TNPCB's View
These appointments were recommended by the Secretariat to fill the positions.
- Organization
- TNPCB
- Age of Librarian
- 74
- Number of Officials Hired
- Four
- Former Departments
- Various departments
- Compensation
- Drawing last drawn salary, minus pension
- Reaction
- Criticism from employees and associations