CSRS

The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) is a defined benefit, contributory retirement system. If you are covered under the CSRS Offset your retirement options are the same as a CSRS employee.

You are under CSRS if:

  • You were first hired prior to January 1, 1984 in a covered position (CSRS retirement contributions were withheld), or
  • You were rehired under a covered position after a break in service of less than one year from a CSRS position.

You are under CSRS Offset if:

  • You were rehired in a covered position after a break in service of more than one year and had at least five years of creditable civilian service by January 1, 1987.

Additional CSRS Information

Estimating Your Annuity

New Retirees

Brochures

Fact Sheets