The state retirement in Guatemala It is a right acquired by public workers who have completed the years of service and contributions established by law.
However, to access this benefit it is necessary to meet specific conditions and present documentation to the National Civil Service Office (Onsec).
The current regulations, contained in the Law of State Civil Passive Classes (Decree 63-88)regulates who can retire and under what conditions this right is granted.
At what age can you request retirement?
Article 5 of the law establishes two modalities to opt for the state retirement:
- 20 years of service at leastregardless of age
- 50 years and at least 10 years of service
In both cases, the worker must have made the corresponding contributions during their time of service.
Requirements to request the pension
One of the fundamental requirements, according to article 36 of the law, is that the applicant no longer provides services to the State.
This applies to workers of:
- State Agencies
- Decentralized entities
To prove it, you must present:
- Certification of the certificate of delivery of the position
- Sworn declarationlegalized by a notary or ratified before a competent authority
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Onsec authorities emphasize that this step is essential, since without verifying the termination of employment under line 011 pension payment cannot be started.
However, they explain that there is an exception contemplated in article 38 of the law: those who serve as professors or researchers from the USAC They can continue working and, at the same time, receive their pension for state retirement.
You can also continue working in the State, as long as you are not hired under the line 011.
Documents necessary for the procedure
According to the Social Communication authorities of Onsec, the application process for the state pension requires presenting:
- Application form (free)
- Valid birth certificate certification
- Current criminal record certification
- Certification of services provided to the State
Additionally, you must attach:
- Two photocopies of the current DPI
- Human Resources Solvency Certification
- Copy of the CUR (if there were voluntary contributions)
- Resolution or agreement (if you receive another state pension)
In the case of workers of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala (Usac)they must indicate whether they carry out teaching or research functions.
The complete list of articles can be found at: https://www.onsec.gob.gt/w1/index.php/pensiones-por-jubilacion/
Where to request service certification?
The service certification allows you to verify the time worked in the State and the institutions in which you worked.
If you wish to carry out the procedure in person, the entity you should go to will depend on the period in which you worked.
- Until 1970: Comptroller General of Accounts
- From 1971 onwards: Onsec
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It can also be managed online on the official portal, regardless of the work date: https://ceo.onsec.gob.gt/login.php
Remember that, if you worked in several public institutions, you must request a certification for each one.
Can you have a pension from the State and the IGSS?
People who have worked in both the public and private sectors are eligible for two pensions: that of the State and that of the IGSSas long as they have complied with the contributions in both systems.
However, each regime has its own requirements and conditions.
A key aspect is that those who retire under the pension regime Passive Classes They cannot continue working in the State under line 011, although they can in other lines or in the private sector.
For its part, the IGSS pension does not limit work in the public or private sector.