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FERS Transfer Handbook: Minimum Retirement Age

The following chart will help you determine what your MRA is.

Minimum Retirement Age
If you were born...Your MRA is...
Before 194855
In 194855 and 2 months
In 194955 and 4 months
In 195055 and 6 months
In 195155 and 8 months
In 195255 and 10 months
In 1953 - 196456
In 196556 and 2 months
In 196656 and 4 months
In 196756 and 6 months
In 196856 and 8 months
In 196956 and 10 months
In 1970 and after57

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