Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives
Questions and answers
The required service period must begin upon commencement of service with the agency for a recruitment incentive, and upon commencement of service at the new duty station for a relocation incentive. In both cases, the required service period must terminate on the last day of a pay period. (See 5 CFR 575.110(b) and 575.210(b), including the exceptions under 5 CFR 575.110(b)(2) and (b)(3) and 575.210(b)(2) and (b)(3).)