The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) provides subsidized AFD (Against Firm Demand) items such as cars, two-wheelers, TVs, and ACs to eligible defence personnel. However, these entitlements are regulated by specific pay levels, cost ceilings, and periodicity rules. This article presents a complete overview of the AFD CSD Entitlements and Purchase Limits based on the latest available guidelines.
Four-Wheeler Purchase Entitlement
➤ Pay Level 3 to 5
- Cost Limit: ₹8 Lakhs (Electric vehicles: ₹13 Lakhs) — excluding taxes
- Eligibility: Four cars in lifetime
- First car only after completing 5 years of service
- Minimum 8 years gap between successive purchases
- Additional Notes:
- Widows/Next of Kin (NoK) can buy cars against unutilized quota of deceased personnel.
- If four cars were already purchased before death, NoK is not eligible.
➤ Pay Level 6 to 9
- Cost Limit: ₹10 Lakhs (Electric vehicles: ₹15 Lakhs) — excluding taxes
- Eligibility: Five cars in lifetime
- First car after 5 years of service
- Minimum 8 years gap between purchases
- Additional Notes:
- Same as above for Widows/NoK.
➤ Pay Level 10 to 18
- Cost Limit: ₹20 Lakhs (Electric vehicles: ₹25 Lakhs) — excluding taxes
- Eligibility: One car in every 8 years
- Additional Notes:
- Applicable to all officers and equivalent ranks.
🛵 Motorized Two-Wheeler Entitlement
- Eligibility: One two-wheeler
- Purchase Gap: Every 4 years from the last purchase
- Condition: Minimum 4-year gap is mandatory between purchases — whether of the same or different two-wheeler.
📺 Other AFD-I Item Entitlements
| Item | Purchase Limit | Periodicity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Television | Two units | Every 4 years | Block period-wise entitlement |
| Air Conditioners | Four units | Every 4 years | Block period-wise entitlement |
| Other AFD-I Items (Excl. Four-Wheelers) | One item | Every 4 years from last purchase | Only one item in 4-year cycle |
📝 Registration & Help
- For registration issues:
📧 customercareafd1@cims-net.com - For technical help & queries:
📞 0120-6933434
📧 afdportal@csdindia.gov.in - Working Hours:
🕘 Monday to Friday, 10:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
🔗 Helpful Resources
- For all updates related to post-retirement CSD entitlements, visit:
🌐 www.esminfoclub.com
📌 Summary Table of Car Entitlement
| Pay Level | Cost Limit | Electric Vehicle Limit | Entitlement | Purchase Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3–5 | ₹8 Lakh | ₹13 Lakh | 4 cars in service lifetime | 8 years |
| Level 6–9 | ₹10 Lakh | ₹15 Lakh | 5 cars in service lifetime | 8 years |
| Level 10–18 | ₹20 Lakh | ₹25 Lakh | 1 car every 8 years | 8 years |
💬 Final Note:
The CSD AFD portal has brought transparency and convenience for defence personnel and their families. It’s essential to be aware of one’s entitlements, purchase limits, and timing, to utilize these benefits efficiently and avoid delays or rejections.
