Eligibility is based on your age and the number of years of creditable service and any other special requirements. In addition, you must have served in a position subject to CSRS coverage for one of the last two years before your retirement. If you meet one of the following sets of requirements, you may be eligible for an immediate retirement benefit. An immediate annuity is one that begins within 30 days after your separation. There are five categories of benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System:
To apply for benefits from the CSRS you must submit a retirement application, Standard Form 2801.
If you have been separated from federal service for more than 30 days, submit your application to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM):
U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Retirement Operations Center
Post Office Box 45
Boyers, PA 16017
For more information, please visit the Planning and Applying page.
For more information regarding CSRS please visit the CSRS Information page.
Or Call:
1-888-767-6738
Or email:
retire@opm.gov