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5 U.S.C. 8410: Eligibility for annuityText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 5-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEESCHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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§8410. Eligibility for annuity

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an employee or Member must complete at least 5 years of civilian service creditable under section 8411 in order to be eligible for an annuity under this subchapter.

(Added Pub. L. 99–335, title I, § 101(a) , June 6, 1986 , 100 Stat. 522 .)