alpha scheme guide Topics: Working in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Key sections and resources for NICS Pension Schemes Members Date published: 19 June 2018 Last updated: 6 January 2025 A guide covering all aspects of the alpha pension scheme Documents Content Adobe PDF (81.66 KB)Section 01 - General informationAdobe PDF (126.01 KB)Section 02 - Taking control of your retirement planning Adobe PDF (195.6 KB)Section 03 - Life events Adobe PDF (105.5 KB)Section 04 - Leaving the scheme Adobe PDF (196.9 KB)Section 5 - Claiming your pensionAdobe PDF (275.07 KB)Section 06 - alpha death benefits Adobe PDF (167.83 KB)Section 7 - other important information Adobe PDF (271.97 KB) Help viewing documents