This section of the website covers the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Through the menu links on the left, you can find information about the following CSRS retirement topics: Eligibility – The main eligibility requirements for the common types of retirements. Computation – How your retirement annuity is computed.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has Governmentwide responsibility and oversight for the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and related Federal benefits administration functions.

Services Online lets annuitants (federal retirees or their spouses, ex-spouses, and children) manage their account online. Your account is securely protected by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

OPM is here to help you transition from serving the American people to enjoying your retirement. These links are useful to new and existing retirees throughout their retirement journey.

If a CSRS employee dies, recurring monthly payments may be made to the surviving spouse if he/she completed at least 18 months of creditable service and was covered under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) at the time of death.

There are four categories of benefits in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Basic Benefit Plan: Immediate; Early; Deferred; Disability

To qualify for payments from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you must submit a retirement application, Standard Form 2801 Application for Immediate Retirement (CSRS) or Standard Form 3107 Application for Immediate Retirement (FERS).

Getting started with OPM Retirement Services Online A claim number is required to make a help submission. If you are an annuitant, you can find your CSA or CSF claim number on your 1099-R, your annual COLA notice or your Benefits Booklet.

The maximum benefit you can receive from CSRS is 80 percent of your high-3 average salary, plus credit for your sick leave. This limit generally affects only those who have more than 41 years 11 months of service when they retire.

There are five categories of benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Eligibility is based on your age and the number of years of creditable service and any other special requirements.