The Civil Service Pension Plans

It's important to understand your pension is an investment so its value can go down as well as up and you may get back less than was paid in.

Choose the option that applies to you

Choose the website appropriate for you. If you aren't sure which link to use, contact Standard Life on 0345 278 5643. Lines are open 8am - 6pm. Call charges will vary.

  • The Partnership Pension Account

    If you're being invited to join this plan, you can find out about how it works, what you and your Employer can pay and where you can invest. You're eligible if:

    • you joined the Civil Service on or after 1st October 2002
    • you joined the Civil Service before 1st October 2002, but have moved to the alpha pension scheme

    The PPA is not available to employees who joined the Civil Service before October 2002 and have protection to continue in the Civil Service classic, classic plus, premium or nuvos pension arrangements.

    Visit the PPA websiteOpens in a new tab

  • Top up plans

    Top-up plans are available if you are a member of the classic, classic plus, or premium or nuvos pension schemes. You can use these to boost your income at retirement by topping up.

    There are either Group Service Additional Voluntary Contribution (GAVC) Plans or Retirement Account Plans (RAP) available to you, depending on your employer. Speak to the Civil Service Pension Authority to find out which applies to you.

     

     

    Visit the GAVC website

    Visit the RAP websiteOpens in a new tab

  • Manage your plan online

    If you have a Civil Service pension plan with Standard Life already, you can can check your pension value, how much has been paid, switch your investments and more, easily and securely online.

    Access your plan onlineOpens in a new tab