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Revised Eligibility Rules of CSD Canteen 2025 for AFD and Non AFD Items

2025 में सीएसडी कैंटीन की नई कार, बाइक, व्हाइट गुड्स पात्रता नीति नियम

Eligibility Rules of CSD Canteen 2025: The primary categories of products available at the CSD canteen are AFD and Non-AFD items. Non-AFD products are acquired directly from URC canteens. AFD (Against Firm Demand) items require pre-booking through the CSD AFD online portal, after which customers can collect the products from the designated dealer. The eligibility requirements for purchasing vehicles such as cars, bikes, scooters, as well as other household goods, are established by the CSD and are subject to periodic revisions. This document outlines the most recent criteria applicable to all CSD customers.

CSD Canteen Defence Rank Wise Car Eligibility Criteria 2025

Pay LevelRankCar Cost
Level-3ASepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN8 Lakh
Level-4Sepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN8 Lakh
Level-5Sepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN8 Lakh
Level-5ASepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN8 Lakh
Level-6Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)10 Lakh
Level-7Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)10 Lakh
Level-8Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)10 Lakh
Level-9Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)10 Lakh
Level-10Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-10BDefence Officers20 Lakh
Level-11Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-12Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-12ADefence Officers20 Lakh
Level-13Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-13ADefence Officers20 Lakh
Level-14Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-15Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-16Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-17Defence Officers20 Lakh
Level-18Defence Officers20 Lakh

Frequency of Purchasing Car in CSD Canteen 2025

Pay LevelPeriodicity of Purchasing of a Car in CSD
Level-3A4 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-44 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-54 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-5A4 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-65 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-75 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-85 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-95 Cars in Life Time, 1st Car after 5 Years of Service, Gap Between Purchase 8 Years
Level-10Once in Eight Years
Level-10BOnce in Eight Years
Level-11Defence Officers
Level-12Once in Eight Years
Level-12AOnce in Eight Years
Level-13Once in Eight Years
Level-13AOnce in Eight Years
Level-14Once in Eight Years
Level-15Once in Eight Years
Level-16Once in Eight Years
Level-17Once in Eight Years
Level-18Once in Eight Years

Elecrtic Car Purchase Eligibility in CSD Canteen 2025

Pay LevelRank for Electric Vehicle PurchaseCar Cost
Level-3ASepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN13 Lakh
Level-4Sepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN13 Lakh
Level-5Sepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN13 Lakh
Level-5ASepoy to Havildar or Equivalent in IAF and IN13 Lakh
Level-6Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)15 Lakh
Level-7Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)15 Lakh
Level-8Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)15 Lakh
Level-9Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO)15 Lakh
Level-10Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-10BDefence Officers25 Lakh
Level-11Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-12Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-12ADefence Officers25 Lakh
Level-13Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-13ADefence Officers25 Lakh
Level-14Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-15Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-16Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-17Defence Officers25 Lakh
Level-18Defence Officers25 Lakh

CSD Canteen Civilian Officers Car Eligibility Criteria 2025

Pay LevelCar Eligibility
Level-1No
Level-2No
Level-3No
Level-4No
Level-5No
Level-6No
Level-7No
Level-8No
Level-9No
Level-10Yes
Level-11Yes
Level-12Yes
Level-13Yes
Level-13AYes
Level-14Yes
Level-15Yes
Level-16Yes
Level-17Yes
Level-18Yes

Eligibility Criteria for Bike and Scooter in CSD Canteen 2025

All CSD Smart Card holder are eligible to buy two wheeler (bike and scooter) in CSD canteen. However, there will be a periodicity restriction to buy a bike or scooter that gap between one purchase to another purchase is four years. At a time any one of AFD item is allowed to purchase, that is you have to buy bike or scooter or any one of white goods.

Pay Matrix LevelEligibility
Pay Level 1 to 18Bike or Scooter
FrequencyOnce in 4 Years

Eligibility Criteria for White Goods in CSD Canteen 2025

The term “White Goods” in the context of the Canteen Stores Department (CSD) refers to household appliances such as washing machines, refrigerators, televisions, and air conditioners. There will be a restriction on the purchase of these products through the CSD AFD online portal for registered customers.

Pay Matrix LevelEligibility
Pay Level 1 to 18 in Serving Armed Forces PersonnelAll White Goods
Pay Level 1 to 18 in Ex-ServicemenAll White Goods
Pay Level 1 to 18 in Family Pensioners of Armed Forces PersonnelAll White Goods
Pay Level 1 to 18 in Serving Civilian EmployeesAll White Goods
Pay Level 1 to 18 in Retired Civilian EmployeesAll White Goods
Pay Level 1 to 18 in Family Pensioners of Civilian EmployeesAll White Goods
Frequency for Air Conditioner4 AC Units in Four Years
Frequency for Television2 TV Sets in Four Years
Frequency for RefrigeratorOnce in 4 Years
Frequency for Washing MachineOnce in 4 Years
Frequency for Laptop or DesktopOnce in 4 Years

CSD Smart Card Limit and Quota 2025

  • CSD Smart Card holders are permitted to acquire groceries and liquor from any URC canteen.
  • All CSD beneficiaries are allowed to purchase a two-month supply of groceries and liquor within a single month.
  • The annual renewal of CSD Smart Cards has been ceased for Defence Personnel, Ex-Servicemen, and defence civilians.
  • The annual limit for AFD-II category items for dependent cards is set at Rs. 20,000, with each of the two dependent cards allowed Rs. 10,000, and a liquor card permitted Rs. 20,000.

CSD URC Monthly Purchase Limit 2025

ItemLimit
Shaving Cream, Gel, Foam, After Shave, Soap4
Shaving Blade, Razor4
Toothbrush6
Toothpaste, Powder4
Mouthwash4
Fairness Cream, Cold Cream, Moisturizer, Cosmetic Lotion, Vaseline, Face pack4
Deodorant, Body Spray, Perfume4
Liquid Soap, Handwash4
Talcum Powder4
Toilet, Bathing Soap, Bodywash, Facewash8
Shampoo, Conditioner4
Hair Oil, Massage Oil4
Hair Colour, Dye2
Detergent Bar, Cake, Dishwashing Bar, Liquid6
Toilet Cleaner, Cleaning Agent6
Detergent Powder6 Kgs
Liquid Detergent3
Fabric conditioner2
Non Stick kitchenware2
Bulb, Tube Light, Led Bulb6
Room Freshener, Air Purifier6
Soft drink, Juice12 Ltr
Biscuit12 Packets
Cornflakes, Cereals, Chocos5 Kg
Chocolate20
Coffee3
Bournvita, Comlan, Horlicks, Boost, Health Drink, Baby Food6
Squash, Rasna, Glucose8
Snacks12
Ketchup, Sauce, Pickle4
Chyavanprash2
Ghee, Edible Oil5 Kg
Pulses6 Kg
Rice, Aata10 Kg
Jam, Honey4
Maggi, Noodles12
Sweets8
Coffee1 Kg
Tea3 Kg
Toilet Cleaner, Cleaning Agent8 Kg
Insect Repellant, Mosquito Sprays1 Ltr
Footwear (Chappals, Sandals)4
Pain Relief Spray, Balm4

Annual Limit of AFD-2 Itmes in CSD Canteen

ItemQuota
Fan, Coolers All Types6
Food Processor, Grinder, Juicer, Wet Grinder2
Mattress (All Types)6
Pressure Cooker, Electric Cooker, Induction Cooker3
Gas Burner, Stoves2
Suitcase, Duffles, Rucksacks, Briefcase6
Watch (All Types)4
Geyser, Heater, Water Heater, Heat Pillar, Oil Filled Heater2
Aquaguard, Water Purifier1
Microwave, Oven, OTG, Food Warmer1
Sewing Machine1
Bicycle (Any Type)2
Mobile, Smart Phone, Laptop, Tab2
Shoes, Foot Wear4
Plastic Chairs, Stools, Table (Any Type)13