Upon reaching age 65, all officers must retire from the Public service.  However, retired officers may be reconsidered for re-employment.  These officers may be re-engaged up to age seventy (70) subject to the need for their services.

Note:

• Re-employed officers are usually required to forgo their pension during the period of re-engagement.
• If an officer resigns from the Public Service and is subsequently re-appointed to the Public Service this is considered to be a new appointment.  

There are two categories of officers who are considered for re-employment, Teaching and Health Care Professionals.  However, government may reengage employees with Specialised Skills for specified periods.

1. The Officer must submit a letter indicating their interest in re-engagement to their supervisor.  
2. The supervisor/Human Resources must then inform the Permanent Secretary (PS)/Head of Department of the officer’s re-engagement request.
3. The PS/Head of Department must then submit a recommendation to the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Public Service to initiate the re-engagement.
4. The Department of Public Service will process the recommendation and advise the Agency of the outcome.     
5. In the event that the officer is re-employed the Department of Public Service will ensure that this is Gazetted.  

There is no application form for this process

• Letter of request
• Medical certificate of Good Health

There are no associated fees.

The Department of Public Service
Poinciana Hill Complex
Meeting Street
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel.  (242) 502-7200
Fax. (242) 326-6929
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays