A recent regulation provides the opportunity for early retirement to workers in certain professions. In Turkey, retirement requires meeting criteria such as sufficient contribution days and age. Considering difficult working conditions and occupational hazards, the scope of early retirement has been expanded to include up to 45 professions. Rights have been extended to make retirement easier for these groups. Read on to learn which occupations qualify for early retirement.
1. Jobs with Employment Security:
- Coast Guard personnel
- Police personnel
- Staff working in penitentiary institutions
- Firefighters and fire suppression personnel
- Reserve pilots
Workers in these professions benefit from employment protections that can qualify them for earlier retirement.
2. Healthcare Sector Workers:
- Midwives
- Nurses
- Dentists
- Pharmacists
- Caregiver nurses
- Physicians
- Community health technicians
Due to health risks and demanding work conditions, healthcare professionals may be eligible for early retirement.
3. Industry and Manufacturing:
- Workers at iron and steel plants
- Workers in mercury production
- Mining and underground operations
- Workers in workshops and factories producing acids
- Workers handling radioactive materials
- Glass production workers
- Aluminum plant employees
- Workers in foundries
- Cement factory workers
- Coke plant employees
- Thermal power plant workers
Employees in these sectors face occupational hazards inherent to their work and may therefore qualify for early retirement.
4. Media and Journalism:
- Workers in the press and journalism fields
Professionals in press and media may be eligible for early retirement because of the unique demands and risks associated with reporting and communication work.
5. Military and Defense:
- Military personnel
Those who perform military service may qualify for early retirement due to the nature of their duties.
6. Members of the Grand National Assembly (TBMM):
- Members of the legislative body of the TBMM
Members of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey may be eligible for early retirement after completing their parliamentary duties.
7. Underwater Work:
- Professions requiring underwater tasks
- Individuals who perform underwater operations may qualify for early retirement because these roles are hazardous and specialized.
Each occupational group has its own conditions and requirements; therefore, eligibility for early retirement typically depends on specific contribution days and years of service. It is important for individuals to consult the Social Security Institution (SGK) or the relevant authority to obtain precise information about their occupation and working conditions.