Being in alpha from 1 April 2022 does not change the PCSPS normal pension age of 60. If you are no longer employed as an active civil service pension scheme member you will be able to claim your classic benefits at any time from age 50 (or age 55 if you joined the scheme on or after 6 April 2006). You do not have to claim your alpha benefits at the same time. Any benefits taken before the normal scheme pension age will be reduced to take account of early payment, this reduction is for life.