Serving and retired Defence personnel, Defence Civilian Officers (Pay Level 1–18), widows of Defence members, and families of deceased personnel are eligible to purchase a bike through the CSD.

As per the latest CSD eligibility rules, serving and retired Defence personnel, Defence Civilian pensioners, and families of deceased Armed Forces members can purchase one two-wheeler every four years through the CSD canteen.

To purchase a two-wheeler through the CSD canteen or AFD Portal, buyers must provide essential documents such as a CSD Smart Card or Grocery Card, Service ID proof or Discharge Book, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, dealer quotation or proforma invoice, availability certificate, and a valid driving license.

Buying a two-wheeler through the CSD canteen is usually more affordable than purchasing from the regular market. Eligible buyers receive a 50% GST rebate, and vehicles are sourced directly from manufacturers, which helps reduce the overall purchase cost and increases savings.

Yes, eligible buyers can purchase a two-wheeler from a CSD depot outside their home state through the AFD Portal. The portal allows users to choose any CSD Area Depot across India for document processing and vehicle delivery, making out-of-state purchases convenient.

No, civilians without any Defence affiliation are not eligible to buy a bike or scooter through the CSD canteen. This facility is reserved for serving Defence personnel, retired ex-servicemen, authorized dependents, and eligible Defence Civilian employees as per CSD rules.

Yes, serving and retired Defence personnel can avail two-wheeler loans for purchasing a bike through the CSD canteen. Loan options are available through banks, financial institutions, and schemes such as Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) conveyance advances