The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) is a defined benefit, contributory retirement system. You are under CSRS if:
- You were first hired prior to October 1, 1987 in a covered position (CSRS retirement contributions were withheld), or
- You were rehired under a covered position from a CSRS position.
You may choose to retire when you reach:
|
Age |
Years of Service |
Type of Retirement |
|---|---|---|
|
55 |
30 |
Voluntary |
|
60 |
20 |
Voluntary |
|
62 |
5 or More |
Voluntary |
|
Any Age |
5 or More |
Disability |
|
*50 |
20 |
Early Out |
|
*Any Age |
25 |
Early Out |
Additional Information
- Request for Retirement Annuity Computation for Civil Service Retirement
- CSRS Retirement Application and Information
- Retirement
- CSRS Overview
- CSRS Retirement Helpful Links
- CSRS Separation
- Discontinued Service Retirement Fact Sheet
- FAQs About Retirement
- Calculators for Employees Covered by the Civil Service' Retirement System
- OPM Retirement Facts Brochures
- Sick Leave Chart
- Taxes
- Voluntary Early Retirement Fact Sheet