Civil Service Pensions
Whether you are taking the very first steps in planning for retirement, you
want to find out more about your existing pension, or you are looking for
ways to top up your pension, this site puts all the necessary information
at your fingertips.
If you have been in
the scheme for a while and want more information, see the scheme information
section.
If you are new to Civil Service pensions and are joining on or
after 30 July 2007, have a look at our new entrants on or after 30 July 2007
section which sets out the pension options open to new members
joining on or after 30 July 2007.
If you are joining before 30 July 2007, have a look at our new entrants before 30 July
2007 section which sets out the pension options open to new members
joining before 30 July 2007.
You will find all sorts of information to help you make the right decision
about your future pension provision.
Thinking about increasing your pension benefits? See our section on boosting your pension.
Any questions?
Scottish Widows
If you need to speak to someone in Scottish Widows the helpline number is
08457 125 386 or you can email them on cs.avc@scottishwidows.co.uk.
I am a civil servant. I have a question about my pension.
You need to contact your pensions administrator. Look up your employer in
the helpline area.
For more questions of this type, please see the Contact us page.
Pension reform
We have updated our plans for pension reform with details of
flexibilities for current scheme members. See the
Office Notice and Questions
and Answers.
Public Sector Transfer Club
The Public Sector Transfer Club is a group of final-salary occupational
pension schemes which have agreed special terms for calculating transfer
payments between its member schemes.
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