Title 5, Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-102
§8410 Eligibility for Annuity
Title 5 › PART III — EMPLOYEES › Subpart G — Insurance and Annuities › CHAPTER 84 — FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM › SUBCHAPTER II — BASIC ANNUITY › § 8410
Summary
Must have 5 years' civilian service under section 8411 to get an annuity, regardless.
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Title 5, §8410
Government Organization and Employees, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an employee or Member must complete at least 5 years of civilian service creditable under section 8411 in order to be eligible for an annuity under this subchapter.
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5 U.S.C. § 8410
Title 5, Government Organization and Employees
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102