OPM

XXThere are two retirement systems for federal employees – the “old” Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the “new” Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Generally, anyone initially hired by the government after January 1, 1984 is covered by FERS.

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There are two retirement systems for federal employees – the “old” Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the “new” Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Generally, anyone initially hired by the government after January 1, 1984 is covered by FERS.