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CSC 1 Form PDF Details

The CSC 1 form is an official New York State document used to request a pension waiver under Section 211 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law. Public employers file this form when they need to re-hire a retired public employee and want to allow that person to continue receiving pension benefits during re-employment. The New York State Civil Service Commission reviews each application and grants or denies the waiver based on the details provided.

Who Must File This Form
The appointing authority must file the form. This is typically a state agency, county, city, school district, or other public employer. The retiree does not file it on their own. Instead, the employer completes most of the form and the retiree provides their personal information and signs the certification section. Both signatures are required before the form can be submitted for review.

Eligibility Requirements
Not every retiree qualifies for a Section 211 waiver. The following conditions must be met:

• The retiree must be qualified for the position based on experience and credentials
• Disability retirees are not eligible under Section 211
• The employer must show it made a genuine effort to hire a non-retired candidate first
• The position must serve a legitimate public interest
• The waiver period cannot exceed two years per application

What the Form Asks For
Employers must provide detailed information across several sections. The form asks for a full description of the job duties and the minimum qualifications required for the role. Employers must document every step of their recruitment process, including where the job was posted, how long it was advertised, and why no non-retired candidate was hired. The form also requires the proposed salary range and the anticipated duration of the re-employment period.

Section 211 vs. Section 212
Section 211 and Section 212 are two separate legal pathways for public employee retirees in New York. Section 212 allows retirees to earn up to a set annual limit in public sector work without any formal application. Section 211 removes that earnings cap but requires a formal waiver approved by the Civil Service Commission. The CSC 1 form is the official application for the Section 211 waiver. Employers should confirm with their HR department which section applies to their situation before filing.

Rules for Retirees Within One Year of Retirement
When a retiree applies to return within one year of their retirement date, additional requirements apply. The employer must explain in detail why the immediate rehire is necessary. If the proposed duties are the same as or similar to those held before retirement, the employer must address this directly. The Commission evaluates these cases with additional care to prevent abuse of the waiver process.

Waiver Renewals
Each approved waiver allows re-employment for up to two years. When that period ends, the employer must submit a new application if continued re-employment is needed. Renewals follow the same review process. Updated documentation of the retiree's qualifications and the public need for their continued service must be included with each new filing.