About the pension schemes
The pension schemes are:
- five Defined Benefit pension arrangements/schemes - classic, classic plus, premium, nuvos and alpha
- one Defined Contribution pension scheme – partnership
The department is also responsible for the management of:
- the Civil Service Compensation Scheme
- the Civil Service Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme
- the Civil Service Injury Benefits Scheme
The schemes are set out in legislation. The Finance Minister is the responsible Minister.