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Tier 6

Your Tier is generally determined by your title and the date you joined NYCERS.  

If you joined NYCERS on or after April 1, 2012, you are a Tier 6 member. This applies to all titles, except the following:  

  • Uniformed Correction Force
  • District Attorney Investigator 
  • Uniformed Sanitation Force 

Employees in the above titles should visit the Tier 3 information page. 

Participation in earlier tiers and their retirement plans is otherwise closed to new members. Learn about Membership/Tier Reinstatement.

For complete details about Tier 6 and its Retirement Plans, please refer to the Summary Plan Description, Plan Brochures, and Fact Sheets linked below. 

Retirement Plan Information, Service Retirement | Information and Education | #737

Tier 6 Age and Service Requirements for Retirement Eligibility


This Fact Sheet provides Age and Service requirements for various Tier 6 retirement plans at a glance.

Tier 6 Age and Service Requirements for Retirement Eligibility
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #718

Tier 6 Basic Plan

Fact Sheet #718
An overview of the 63/5 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members.

Tier 6 Basic Plan
Legal and Life Events | Information and Education | #726

5@55 Legal Checklist

Fact Sheet #726
A key part of retirement planning is to make sure you are prepared for the health and legal needs you may face. Here is a handy checklist to help you complete five key documents you need by age 55, but no later than retirement.

5@55 Legal Checklist

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Membership and Service Credit | Application Form | #184

25-Year Plan Election Form – Deputy Sheriffs – Tiers 2 and 4

Form #184
For Tier 2 and Tier 4 Deputy Sheriff members who wish to elect the 25-Year Retirement Plan.
A Deputy Sheriff member is defined as a member of NYCERS employed by the City of New York as: a deputy city sheriff level one, deputy city sheriff level two, supervising deputy sheriff, or administrative sheriff.

Read More
Membership and Service Credit | Application Form | #185

25-Year Plan Election Form – Special Officer Titles – Tiers 1, 2 and 4

Form #185
For Tier 1, 2 and 4 members employed in Special Officer titles who wish to elect the 25-Year Retirement Plan for Special Officers.
Members in a Special Officer title are defined as: employed by the City of New York as a Special Officer, Parking Control Specialist, School Safety Agent, Campus Peace Officer, Taxi & Limousine Inspector, Urban Park Ranger, or Associate Urban Park Ranger.

Read More
Membership and Service Credit | Application Form | #183

25-Year/Age 50 Plan Election Form – Automotive Service Titles – Tiers 2 and 4

Form #183
For Tier 2 and Tier 4 members employed in Automotive Service titles who wish to elect the 25-Year/Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 2 or Tier 4 Automotive Service titles.

Read More
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #993

63/5 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members (Tier 6 Basic Plan)

Brochure #993
The 63/5 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (Tier 6 Basic Plan), allows participants to retire with an unreduced pension at age 63 with at least five years of Credited Service, or with a reduced pension earlier than age 63 but no earlier than age 55.

63/5 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members (Tier 6 Basic Plan)
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #719

Tier 6 Special Plans

Fact Sheet #719
An overview of the Tier 6 Special plans for Emergency Medical Technicians, Dispatchers, Deputy Sheriffs, Special Peace Officers, Automotive Workers, Police Communications Technicians, as well as employees of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, and Transit Authority.

Tier 6 Special Plans
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #991

Automotive Member 25-Year/Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #991
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Automotive Member 25-Year and Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6AU-25). The 6AU-25 Plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Credited Service at age 50 or older and is available only to members employed in a series of titles performing automotive service work (Automotive Member Titles [AMTs]).

Automotive Member 25-Year/Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #989

Deputy Sheriff 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #989
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Deputy Sheriff 25-Year Plan for Tier 6 members (6DS-25). This plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Credited Service (all service) regardless of age and is available only to Deputy Sheriff Members.

Deputy Sheriff 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #988

Dispatcher 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #988
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Dispatcher 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6DI-25). This plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Allowable Service regardless of age and is available only to Dispatcher Members. A Dispatcher Member is a NYCERS member employed by the City of New York in the titles of Fire Alarm Dispatcher, Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher Levels 1 and 2, Director of Dispatch Operations, and Deputy Director of Dispatch Operations.

Dispatcher 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #987

Emergency Medical Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #987
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Emergency Medical Technician 25-Year Plan for Tier 6 members (6EM-25). This plan allows participants to retire after rendering at least 25 years of Allowable Service, regardless of age. The 6EM-25 Plan is available only to EMT Members. An EMT Member is a NYCERS member employed by the City of New York or the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation in a title whose duties are those of an EMT, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or a supervisor of those employees.

Emergency Medical Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #951

Fire Protection Inspector 25-Year Retirement Plan For Tier 6 Members (6FP-25)

Brochure #951
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Fire Protection Inspector 25-Year Plan for Tier 6 members (6FP-25 Plan). This plan allows participants to retire after rendering at least 25 years of Allowable Service, regardless of age. The 6FP-25 Plan is available only to Fire Protection Inspector (FPI) Members. An FPI Member is a NYCERS member employed by the City of New York or the New York City Fire Department in a title whose duties are those of an FPI, Associate FPI, or a supervisor of those employees.

Fire Protection Inspector 25-Year Retirement Plan For Tier 6 Members (6FP-25)
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #992

Police Communications Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #992
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Police Communications Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6PC-25). This plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Credited Service (all service) regardless of age. The 6PC-25 Plan is available only to Police Communications Members. A Police Communications member is a NYCERS member employed by the New York City Police Department as a Police Communications Technician, Supervising Police Communications Technician, or Principal Police Communications Technician. These are the only titles eligible for the 6PC-25 Plan.

Police Communications Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #990

Special Peace Officer 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #990
This brochure describes the benefits of the Special Peace Officer 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6SO-25). The 6SO-25 Plan allows participants to retire after 25 years of Allowable Service without regard to age and is available only to members employed in a series of Special Peace Officer (SPO) titles.

Special Peace Officer 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #986

Transit Operating Force 25-Year/Age 55 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #986
This brochure outlines the obligations and benefits of the Transit 25-Year/Age 55 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6TR-25). The 6TR-25 Plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Allowable Service at age 55 and is available only to those employed in a Transit Operating Force (TOF) position.

Transit Operating Force 25-Year/Age 55 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education | #985

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority 20-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Brochure #985
This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) 20-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6TB-20). This plan allows participants to retire with 20 years of Credited Service (all service). The 6TB-20 plan is available only to those employed in a TBTA Eligible Position.

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority 20-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Retirement Plan Information | Information and Education

Tier 6- 63/5 Summary Plan Description (SPD)

The New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS) is pleased to present the Tier 6 – 63/5 Summary Plan Description (SPD) booklet.

Tier 6 SPD
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