If you are separated as a result of reduction-in-force, you will be paid for the vacation leave you have accumulated up to a maximum of 240 hours. This Directive explains the income tax consequences of the North Carolina Supreme Court's decision in Bailey v.You can complete an application for retirement up to 120 days before your planned retirement date. Retirement Benefits ; Age 65 and completion of five years of service; Age 60 and completion of 25 years of service; Any age and completion of 30 years of service. TSERS is as a defined benefit plan (pension plan) and the benefit you receive at retirement is based on a formula. You cannot work on your effective date of retirement. Eligible employees are those that are permanent and working at least 30 hours per week for the State of North Carolina. All regular fulltime employees are covered under the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (NCLGERS). In addition, after completing one year of employment, a death benefit is provided through the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System.