early retirement from the public sector

thebhoy

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hi, I'm a public sector worker who has the option to take early retirement at age sixty with a lump sum and reduced pension of roughly 160 euros a week, my question is would I be able to claim job seekers allowance along with my pension or would it disqualify me

thanks
 
Having a pension would not prevent you claiming Jobseekers allowance.
You can be a Jobseeker and a retiree at the same time.

If you meet the means test you should be okay.

Bear in mind that post 95 PS early retirees are expected to be Jobseekers before they can claim their supplementary pension.
 
thanks s class
I'm a pre 95 ps
what is the means test and how is it calculated ?
 
Here's the means test information for jobseekers allowance