Federal Retirement Age

The Federal Retirement Age refers to the age at which federal employees become eligible to receive retirement benefits under the U.S. government's retirement systems, such as the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). This age varies depending on the specific retirement plan, length of service, and employment status. Generally, full retirement benefits are available upon reaching a certain combination of age and years of service, often around age 62 with 5 years of service, or earlier with a longer service or special provisions, allowing employees to plan their retirement timeline accordingly.