Voluntary

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 a voluntary immediate retirement benefit.  An immediate annuity is one that begins within 30 days after your separation.

Type of Retirement	Minimum Age	Minimum Service	Special Requirements
Voluntary (Optional)	62	5	Subject to CSRS coverage for one of the last two years before your retirement
	60	20	Subject to CSRS coverage for one of the last two years before your retirement
	55	30	Subject to CSRS coverage for one of the last two years before your retirement
	50	20	You must retire under special provisions for air traffic controllers or law enforcement and firefighter personnel. Air traffic controllers can also retire at any age with 25 years of service as an air traffic controller. Subject to CSRS coverage for one of the last two years before your retirement
	Any Age	25
	50	20	Your agency must be undergoing a major reorganization, reduction-in-force, or transfer of function determined by the Office of Personnel Management. Your annuity is reduced if you are under age 55. Subject to CSRS coverage for one of the last two years before your retirement
	Any Age	25

View the Computation page for information about how the annuity amount is computed.