Fake Notice Circulates About Increase in Retirement Age for Government Employees.

Viral Notice Claims Govt Retirement Age Raised

What’s the Viral Notice About?

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India Today Confirms It’s Fake

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PIB Clears the Air

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Where Did the Notice Come From?

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NCCC Website Disclaimer

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