Age Retirement
With effect from 1 October 2006 the Scottish Government introduced a "no retirement age" policy for staff in Bands A-C. This means that you are free to continue in employment for as long as you wish. The Senior Civil Service (SCS) has an upper retirement age of 65. Continued employment will remain subject to the normal rules concerning performance, conduct and attendance.
It is important to note however, the difference between retirement age and pension age. The retirement age policy does not affect the current pension ages of:
- 60 for staff who joined before 30 July 2007; and
- 65 for staff who joined on, or after, 30 July 2007.
You may choose to leave Scottish Government employment at any time beyond your pension age with immediate payment of pension benefits.
Notice Periods
In order that all necessary pension actions can be taken it is advisable that you give the HR Shared Service Centre 3 months notice of the last day of your employment.