CSD Canteen Car Entitlement Criteria has been revised. Check Rank Wise Army Canteen Car Eligibility Criteria Rank Wise from this post. To be eligible for purchasing a particular car from CSD (Canteen Stores Department) is determined based on an individual’s rank in the armed forces and Ex-Serviceman. In this post, we have given New CSD Canteen Car Eligibility Criteria Rank Wise for 2024.
Rank Wise CSD 4-Wheeler Entitlement Criteria
| Type of Vehicle | Car |
| Beneficiary | Armed Forces Personnel |
| Department Name | Canteen Stores Department (CSD) |
| Authority | Ministry of Defence |
| Eligibility Limit for Car Updated Year | 2024 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Rank Name | Defence Civilian, JCO, OR, Civilian Officers etc. |
| Article Category | Eligibility Criteria |
There is a particular Limit of Invoice Value if you want to purchase a Car through CSD Canteen. There are certain models of 4 Wheelers which come under the said limit for each rank.
The CSD offers a range of cars at discounted rates to service personnel, with higher-ranking officers having access to a broader selection of vehicles.
The rank-wise CSD Car Eligibility Criteria ensures that military personnel receive benefits commensurate with their service level. The Defence Personnels must check their eligibility criteria as per their rank before buying a car through AFD CSD.
CSD Car Eligibility Rank Wise
| RANK | LEVEL | CAR PURCHASE LIMITS |
| Sepoy (JCOs/OR) | Level 3 A | 8 lakhs |
| Naik (JCOs/OR) | Level 4 | 8 lakhs |
| Havildar (JCOs/OR) | Level 5 | 8 lakhs |
| Naib Subedar (JCOs/OR) | Level 6 | 10 lakhs |
| Subedar (JCOs/OR) | Level 7 | 10 lakhs |
| Subedar Major (JCOs/OR) | Level 8 | 10 lakhs |
| Any Other Posts | Level 9 | 10 lakhs |
| Honorary Lieutenant (JCOs/OR & Officers) | Level 10 | 20 lakhs |
| Honorary Captain (JCOs/OR & Officers) | Level 10B | 20 lakhs |
| Lieutenant (JCOs/OR & Officers) | Level 10 | 20 lakhs |
| Captain (JCOs/OR & Officers) | Level 10B | 20 lakhs |
| Major (Officers) | Level 11 | 20 lakhs |
| Lieutenant Colonel (Officers) | Level 12A | 20 lakhs |
| Colonel (Officers) | Level 13 | 20 lakhs |
| Brigadier (Officers) | Level 13A | 20 lakhs |
| Major General (Officers) | Level 14 | 20 lakhs |
| Lieutenant General (HAG) (Officers) | Level 15 | 20 lakhs |
| Lieutenant General (HAG+) (Officers) | Level 16 | 20 lakhs |
| VCOAS & Army Cdrs (Apex) (Officers) | Level 17 | 20 lakhs |
| COAS (Officers) | Level 18 | 20 lakhs |
| Defence Civilians | Level 11 to 18 | 20 lakhs |
The Policy of Maximum Price Limit of CSD Cars for Different Ranks of Army personnels havs been reviewed and new letter has been issued. Refer to the 95360/DDGCS/CAR/POLICY Dated 30 November 2022 regarding entitlement of 4 wheelers through CSD:
95360/DDGCS/CAR/POLICY Dated 30 November 2022 – Click Here to Download PDF
CSD Car Cubic Capacity (CC) Limit for Various Ranks
The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) had specific guidelines regarding the engine capacity or cubic centimeters (CC) limit for cars available. These limits may vary depending on the rank of the individual.
Typically, higher-ranking officers have access to cars with larger engine capacities, while lower-ranked personnel can choose from a range of vehicles that fall within the CC limits specified by the CSD.
| Rank | CC (Max Limit) |
| Officers | 3000 |
| OR & Equivalent | 1800 |
| JCO & equivalent | 2000 |
| JCO granted Honorary Commission | 2000 |
Armed Personnels of Various Ranks must keep in mind this CC limit while buying their cars. The car he / she is planning to buy, must be within the Cubic Capacity (CC) limit as prescribed in MoD letter No. 96350/Q/DDGCS/CAR/Policy 12 Jan 2016:
Download Police from CSD India Website – https://csdindia.gov.in/webpdf/manual.pdf
But the CC criteria may not be valid anymore after the new policy came into effect from 30 November 2022.
Electric Car AFD Canteen Limit 2024
| Rank | CC (Max Limit) |
| Pay Level 3A to 5 | Rs. 13 Lakhs |
| Pay Level 6 to 9 | Rs. 15 Lakhs |
| Pay Level 10 to 18 | Rs. 25 Lakhs |
| Civilian | Rs. 25 Lakhs |
Special incentive will be given for purchasing electric cars. Additional 5 Lakhs limit will be given over the maximum limit.
This incentive is given in order to promote green energy and reduce pollution.
Final Words
The Canteen Stores Department (CSD) sets limits on the purchase of cars for eligible military personnel and defence civilians to ensure that military personnel can access reasonably priced vehicles.
Therefore, the eligibility criteria for purchasing a car through the Armed Forces CSD) is determined by an individual’s rank and service in the armed forces. This eligibility is primarily determined by the individual’s rank, length of service, and additional criteria specified by CSD.
We have covered almost all the aspect of CSD Car Limits and policies of Ministry of Defence. If you have any question, then comment below.
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