The age at which you may begin receiving a retirement annuity not reduced by an actuarial age reduction factor. The normal retirement age varies by retirement age.
| Employment Category | Normal Retirement Age | 
|---|---|
| General Employees and Teachers | 65 | 
| Elected Officials and State Executive Retirement Plan Employees | 62 | 
| Protective Occupation Employees with Less Than 25 Years of Creditable Service | 54 | 
| Protective Occupation Employees with 25 or More Years of Creditable Service | 53 | 
| Protective Occupation Employees who Terminated before 1981 Regardless of Years of Service | 55 |