Eligibility Criteria for Four-Wheelers on AFD CSD Portal
The AFD CSD portal provides subsidized four-wheelers to armed forces personnel, retired individuals, and their families. Below are the eligibility criteria for purchasing four-wheelers.
A. Armed Forces Personnel (Serving and Retired) & Widows (Pay Level 3 to 5)
- Cost Limit: ₹8 Lakhs (Excluding Taxes)
(Electric Vehicles: ₹13 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) - Periodicity:
- Four cars in a lifetime.
- The first car can be purchased after five years of service.
- A gap of eight years between the purchase of two cars.
- Special Notes:
- Pensioner widows/NoKs can purchase cars against unused quotas of the deceased individual.
B. Armed Forces Personnel (Pay Level 6 to 9)
- Cost Limit: ₹10 Lakhs (Excluding Taxes)
(Electric Vehicles: ₹15 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) - Periodicity:
- Five cars in a lifetime.
- First car after five years of service.
- A gap of eight years between two purchases.
C. Armed Forces Personnel (Pay Level 10 to 18) & Widows
- Cost Limit: ₹20 Lakhs (Excluding Taxes)
(Electric Vehicles: ₹25 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) - Periodicity:
- Once every eight years.
D. Civilian Officers (Pay Level 10 to 18)
- Cost Limit: ₹20 Lakhs (Excluding Taxes)
(Electric Vehicles: ₹25 Lakhs Excluding Taxes) - Periodicity:
- Once every eight years.
Eligibility Criteria for Other AFD-I Items
Items include two-wheelers, ACs, refrigerators, washing machines, laptops, etc.
- Two-Wheelers and Other AFD-I Items:
- One item every four years from the date of the last purchase.
- Televisions:
- Two TVs in a four-year block period.
- Air Conditioners:
- Four ACs in a four-year block period.
Eligible Smartcard Holders
The following categories can purchase AFD-I items:
- Armed Forces Personnel (Serving and Retired): Pay Level 1 to 18.
- Civilian Defence Employees (Serving and Retired): Pay Level 1 to 18.
- Defence Civilian Family Pensioners: Pay Level 1 to 18.
Key Notes
- A minimum gap of four years is required between the purchase of the same AFD-I item or two-wheeler.
- Only one type of AFD-I item can be purchased within the allowed time gap.