CSRS Retirement Eligibility: Regular Employees
Below are the age and service requirements for the CSRS retirement types of regular federal emloyees.
(Note: for law enforcement, firefighter or air traffic controller, click here)
CSRS Retirement Types for Regular Employees
|
Type of CSRS Retirement |
Min. Age |
Min. Years
Service |
Special Requirements |
Optional
Voluntary
No age reduction
Immediate annuity |
62
60
55 |
5
20
30 |
None |
|
Early Optional
|
Any age*
50* |
25
20 |
Your agency must be undergoing a major reorganization, reduction-in-force (RIF), or transfer of function determined by the Office of Per-sonnel Management (OPM).* |
|
Discontinued
Service |
Any age* 50* |
25
20 |
Your separation is involuntary and not a removal for misconduct or delinquency. |
|
Disability |
Any age |
5 |
Must be disabled for useful and efficient service in current position and any other vacant position at the same grade or pay level within your commuting area and current agency for which you are qualified** |
|
Deferred |
62 |
5 |
Must have left retirement contributions in fund. |
* Annuity is reduced if under age 55. ** Application must be prior to retirement,or within one year of separation, except in cases of mental incompetence.
Source: OPM RI 83-1
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Overview - CSRS
