Resigning from the civil service

To view the progress of an existing case, you can log into the case management system.

As an officer, you can resign from the civil service at any time during your career. However, if you want to re-enter the civil service after that time, you can only do so through an open competition.

All physical assets should be left in the department or returned to the department before their final day of work.

You should reconfirm with your line manager that there are no additional requirements that must be completed before you leave.

The NSSO will aim to make sure that the amount is recouped before you leave.

You are required to fill out an exit form before you leave.

Exiting voluntarily means that any pension entitlements are based on year of service.

First you should contact your local HR unit submitting a formal letter stating your intention to leave employment. This will start the exit process.

This issue can only be managed between you and your department/office.

If you have less than two years of service upon exiting you are entitled to request a refund of pension contributions. If you have served for more than two years you are considered to be a vested member of the pension scheme, your contributions are retained and you will be entitled to a preserved pension. The NSSO Pensions team will contact you if you request a pension refund, or if a preserved pension is due. If you are dismissed early from your employment you will not receive a pension until your retirement age. This age depends on which Pension Scheme you are a member of.

You should contact your local HR unit through your head of division with a letter stating your intention to retire.