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
тЮд Pay Level 3 to 5
- Cost Limit: тВ╣8 Lakhs (Electric vehicles: тВ╣13 Lakhs) тАФ 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.
тЮд Pay Level 6 to 9
- Cost Limit: тВ╣10 Lakhs (Electric vehicles: тВ╣15 Lakhs) тАФ 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.
тЮд Pay Level 10 to 18
- Cost Limit: тВ╣20 Lakhs (Electric vehicles: тВ╣25 Lakhs) тАФ excluding taxes
- Eligibility: One car in every 8 years
- Additional Notes:
- Applicable to all officers and equivalent ranks.
ЁЯЫ╡ 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 тАФ whether of the same or different two-wheeler.
ЁЯУ║ 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 |
ЁЯУЭ Registration & Help
- For registration issues:
ЁЯУз customercareafd1@cims-net.com - For technical help & queries:
ЁЯУЮ 0120-6933434
ЁЯУз afdportal@csdindia.gov.in - Working Hours:
ЁЯХШ Monday to Friday, 10:00 A.M тАУ 5:00 P.M
ЁЯФЧ Helpful Resources
- For all updates related to post-retirement CSD entitlements, visit:
ЁЯМР www.esminfoclub.com
ЁЯУМ Summary Table of Car Entitlement
| Pay Level | Cost Limit | Electric Vehicle Limit | Entitlement | Purchase Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3тАУ5 | тВ╣8 Lakh | тВ╣13 Lakh | 4 cars in service lifetime | 8 years |
| Level 6тАУ9 | тВ╣10 Lakh | тВ╣15 Lakh | 5 cars in service lifetime | 8 years |
| Level 10тАУ18 | тВ╣20 Lakh | тВ╣25 Lakh | 1 car every 8 years | 8 years |
ЁЯТм 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.
