The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) offers serving and retired defence personnel the opportunity to purchase brand-new vehicles at concessional rates, exempt from GST and other dealership markups. The scheme ensures that ORs, JCOs, and Officers can avail vehicles that suit their rank-based entitlements.
This guide explains:
Latest CSD car prices (June 2025)
Rank-wise car eligibility
Required documents
Purchase procedure
🎖️ Car Purchase Entitlement as per Rank
Based on [DDGCS guidelines] and uploaded letter (No. 96410/Q/DDGCS, July 2015):
Category
Engine Capacity Limit (CC)
Eligibility
Purchase Periodicity
Officers (Serving/Retired)
Up to 3000 CC
Lt and above
Once in 4 years
Honorary Commissioned JCOs
Up to 2500 CC
Serving/Retired
Once in 7 years
JCOs (Serving/Retired)
Up to 2000 CC
Naib Subedar/Subedar/Sub Maj
Once during service and once post-retirement (10 years gap)
ORs (Other Ranks)
Up to 1800 CC
Sepoy to Havildar
Once during service and once post-retirement (10 years gap)
Defence Civilian Officers (MoD)
Up to 3000 CC
GP ₹6600 & above
Once in 4 years
📑 Required Documents for CSD Car Purchase
CSD AFD Portal Registration – Check availability of car
Availability Certificate from CSD-affiliated dealer
Payment Mode: online payment through afd portal
Vehicle booking slip
ESM Proof
PPO/Discharge Book (for retired)
Service Certificate (for serving)
Salary Slip (for MoD civilians)
Address Proof
State-specific documents
🔄 Purchase Procedure from CSD
Select a vehicle from CSD-approved brands and models through CSD AFD Portal
Get Availability Certificate from the dealer
Fill CSD Indent Form
Submit application + documents + payment on portal
Receive:
Order Receipt
Sale Letter
Authority Letter
Submit above to dealer for vehicle delivery
Pay separate to dealer for insurance, registration, and accessories
⚠️ No extra charges like handling/logistics are payable to dealer.
🚘 CSD Price List – June 2025 (Selected Models & Ranks)
🔸 Maruti Suzuki / NEXA
Model
Engine
Transmission
CSD Price (₹)
Rank Entitlement
Baleno Sigma (P)
1200cc
Manual
₹5,67,464
ORs, JCOs, Officers
Baleno Zeta AGS (P)
1200cc
AGS
₹7,62,780
JCOs, Officers
Grand Vitara Alpha+ Hybrid
1500cc
CVT
₹17,79,060
Officers
🔸 Honda Cars
Model
Engine
Transmission
CSD Price (₹)
Rank Entitlement
Amaze 1.2 SMT Base
1200cc
Manual
₹6,61,804
ORs, JCOs, Officers
City VX CVT
1500cc
Automatic
₹14,21,556
Officers
Elevate ZX CVT
1500cc
Automatic
₹15,31,166
Officers
🔸 Tata Motors
Model
Engine
Transmission
CSD Price (₹)
Rank Entitlement
Punch Pure
1200cc
Manual
₹5,50,246
ORs, JCOs, Officers
Nexon Creative+S
1500cc
Manual
₹11,43,216
JCOs, Officers
Harrier Fearless+ DK AT
2000cc
Automatic
₹24,13,416
Officers
🔸 Mahindra
Model
Engine
Transmission
CSD Price (₹)
Rank Entitlement
Bolero B4
1500cc
Manual
₹8,19,271
ORs, JCOs, Officers
Thar AX OPT D MT 2WD
2200cc
Manual
₹10,29,453
JCOs, Officers
XUV700 AX7 PET AT
2000cc
Auto
₹19,38,041
Officers
🔸 Hyundai
Model
Engine
Transmission
CSD Price (₹)
Rank Entitlement
Grand i10 NIOS Magna
1200cc
Manual
₹5,58,546
ORs, JCOs, Officers
Verna Turbo GDI DCT SXO
1500cc
Auto
₹15,81,796
Officers
Creta S(O) MPI IVT
1500cc
Auto
₹14,65,588
Officers
🔸 Toyota
Model
Engine
Transmission
CSD Price (₹)
Rank Entitlement
Glanza S MT
1200cc
Manual
₹6,85,919
ORs, JCOs, Officers
Rumion G AT
1500cc
Automatic
₹12,13,226
JCOs, Officers
Innova Crysta ZX MT
2400cc
Manual
₹25,09,991
Officers
📝 Important Notes
Prices may vary depot-wise based on state taxes.
Always confirm latest prices and model availability from your local CSD depot or afd.csdindia.gov.in
Accessories and upgrades are to be paid separately to the dealer.
🔚 Conclusion
The CSD vehicle scheme is a valuable welfare initiative for all ranks of the Indian Armed Forces. With massive savings compared to civilian market rates, it allows dignified and affordable ownership of personal vehicles for those who serve or have served the nation.