Is there a maximum age to be a federal employee?

Answer 1

Oh, dude, technically there's no maximum age to be a federal employee. You could be 100 years old and still rockin' that government job if you wanted to. So, like, age is just a number when it comes to working for the feds.

Answer 2

There is no maximum age to be a federal employee in the United States. Age discrimination is prohibited by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. As long as an individual meets the qualifications for a federal position and can perform the duties required, they can be employed regardless of their age.

Answer 3

Well, honey, technically there's no maximum age to be a federal employee. As long as you can do the job, pass the requirements, and don't keel over at your desk, you're good to go. Just remember, age ain't nothing but a number, but retirement benefits sure are sweet.

Answer 4

Easy, just read this !... maximum age for federal employee is PROHIBITED, except under special circumstances: Title 5: Administrative Personnel PART 338—QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL) Browse Previous Subpart F—Age Requirements § 338.601 Prohibition of maximum-age requirements. A maximum-age requirement may not be applied in either competitive or noncompetitive examinations for positions in the competitive service except as provided by: (a) Section 3307 of title 5, United States Code; or (b) Public Law 93–259 which authorizes OPM to establish a maximum-age requirement after determining that age is an occupational qualification necessary to the performance of the duties of the position. [40 FR 42734, Sept. 16, 1975] Browse Previous