For many, owning a car is a cherished dream, but it’s often out of reach for those with low incomes, who already face numerous challenges just to lead a normal life.
However, to support those serving in the Ministry of Defence in India, the Canteen Store Department offers four-wheelers and two-wheelers at the lowest possible prices, making car and bike ownership more attainable for them.
CSD Car Purchase Eligibility Criteria 2024 Explained
Here it is explained the CSD Car Purchase Eligibility Criteria 2024 to know their entitlement
Here are the eligibility criteria for purchasing a car through the Canteen Store Department (CSD) in 2024
| S.No. | Pay Band | Cost | Periodicity |
| (A) | Armed forces Personnel (serving and retired) & widows (as applicable) Pay level 3 to 5 | Rs. 8 Lakhs Excluding Taxes (For Electric Vehicles Cost Limit Is Rs.13 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) | Four cars in lifetime. First car after five years of service. Gap between purchases of two cars to be eight years. Pensioner Widows/ NoK are entitled to purchase cars against the quota not availed by the individual. If the individual had purchased four cars before death then they are not entitled. Gap between purchases of two cars to be eight years. |
| (B) | Armed Forces Personnel (Serving and Retired) and Widows as applicable Pay Level 6 to 9 | Rs.10 Lakhs Excluding Taxes (For Electric Vehicles Cost Limit Is Rs.15 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) | Five cars in lifetime. First car after five years of service. Gap between purchases of two cars to be eight years. Pensioner Widows/ NoK are entitled to purchase cars against the quota not availed by the individual. If the individual had purchased Five cars before death then they are not entitled. Gap between purchases of two cars to be eight years. |
| (C) | Armed Forces Personnel (Serving and Retired) and Widows (as Applicable) Pay Level 10-18 | Rs.20 Lakhs Excluding Taxes (For Electric Vehicles Cost Limit Is Rs.25 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) | Once in Eight Years |
| (D) | Serving and Retired Civilian Officers (Paid Out of Defence Estimates) In Pay Level 10 To 18 (Including Family Pensioners). | Rs.20 Lakhs Excluding Taxes (For Electric Vehicles Cost Limit Is Rs.25 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) | Once in Eight Years |
