Peruvian Government establishes maximum age to work in the public sector: since when does it apply, according to the norm?

He Peru government has implemented a new age limit For labor exercise in the Public Sectorin order to regulate the withdrawal of state employees and standardize retirement conditions. This measure responds to the need to standardize processes within government entities and guarantee their equitable application.

Together with this provision, modifications have also been established in the licensing regime without enjoyment and in the compensation for time of services (CTS), with the aim of providing greater clarity and stability to state workers. The norm, published in the Official Gazette El Peruanodetails the scope of these changes and their entry into force.

What is the new maximum age to work in the public sector in Peru?

As stipulated in the Law No. 32199state employees under the regime of Legislative Decree No. 276 They must cease their functions when they are 70 years old. The regulations establish that the withdrawal will be effective at the end of the calendar year in which this age is achieved, thus avoiding confusion on its application.

This measure seeks to unify the criteria on labor cessation in the Public Sector and ensure an orderly transition for workers. With this, it is intended to avoid discrepancies in the different state entities and ensure that all employees are governed by the same regulatory framework.

Changes in licenses and compensation for services for state employees

In addition to age limitthe regulations introduce modifications in the regulation of licenses without enjoyment. From their entry into force, workers may request licenses of up to three years within a period of five years, allowing greater flexibility in their application.

Regarding service time compensation (CTS), the Law No. 32199 It establishes that the amount of the benefit will correspond to 100% of the monthly remuneration for each year of service or fraction greater than six months. This adjustment seeks to homologate the payment of this right in all state institutions and provide security to public servants.

Since when does the norm come into force and how does public workers affect?

The Law No. 32199 It entered into force in January 2025, which forces all state entities to adapt to their provisions. According to regulation, employees who turn 70 at any time of the year may continue working until December 31 of that year.

The government institutions They will be responsible for implementing the necessary measures to guarantee compliance with the standard, as well as properly managing the transition of employees who are close to reaching the age limit.