Published on Mar 04, 2023
csdindia.gov.in four wheelers : The Canteen Stores Department, CSD as it is commonly referred to, was created to provide 'easy access to quality products of daily use, at prices less than market rates' to the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families.
The Department works closely with more than 500 suppliers across the country for supply of the range of products seen on URC shelves and at select trade outlets
(a) Obtain availability certificate from the dealer.
(b) Submit prescribed application (CSD Depot Indent form) at the concerned depot along with availability certificate and payment in the form of DD or RTGS/NEFT.
(a) CSD depot indent form duly countersigned by Commanding Officer of the unit for serving personnel or by Station Commander or Dy Director of Zila Sainik Board for ESM.
(b) Copy of PAN Card.
(c) Copy of driving license (relaxable for retired JCO/OR & Senior Citizens.)
(d) Certified copy of pay book bearing entry with regard to purchase of car (applicable only for serving JCOs/OR and equivalents).
(e) Certificate from the CO/OC of Unit confirming that financial position of the applicant allows to purchase a car (applicable only for serving JCOs/OR and equivalents).
(f) PPO/Discharge book/Release Order(For ESM).
(g) Any other document as prescribed under the respective State Govt notification. This is essential since State Govts while extending VAT relaxation prescribe specific documents to be submitted.
(h) Address proof.
(i) Defence Civilian Officers of MoD to enclose duly
• Accommodation Form
• Application For Servant Quarters
• Application For Sharing Of Accommodation Form
• Application Form For The Purchase Of Motor Car / Scooter/ Motor Cycle / Personal Computer
• Form Of Agreement To Be Executed Before Drawing
• Form Of Mortgage Bond For Motor Vehicle Personal Computer Initial Advance
• HBA Format
• Life Certificate
• LTC Form
• Professional Courses Loan For Gm Benevolent Fund
• Woman Harassment at Workplace Complaint Box (SHe-Box)
Application Forms for all CSD employees are free!
Please click on the MS tab in order to download Application Forms for
• Allotment of accommodation/change in address
• Financial support from the GM Benevolent Fund
• Purchase of computer/scooter/car
• Granting Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Loan from GM Benevolent Fund to pursue a professional course
• Servant's quarters
• Shared accommodation
• HBA Format
• Life Certificate
What Procedures Must Be Followed In Order To Register A New Unit Run Canteen (URC)?
TO QUALIFY FOR REGISTRATION A URC MUST HAVE A MINIMUM POSTED STRENGTH OF 100 PERSONNEL. IF THIS REQUIREMENT IS MET THE URC CAN REGISTER THROUGH THREE SIMPLE STEPS:
Application should be made on a prescribed form for a new URC registration available from the URC manual or on the website (Link www.csdindia.gov.in). The manual is available at all URCs.
The application form must be forwarded duly recommended by Higher formations, accompanied by a Statement of Case (SoC).
The completed application forms will be forwarded to O/o DDGCS Dte, Delhi for approval, after which a registration number will be issued by the Secretariat Branch, CSD, HO.
The AGM (Secy), CSD, HO must be contacted immediately in case of the following:
1. Movement Of Unit
2. Renaming Of Unit
3. Re-Designation
4. Disbandment
To apply for a URC loan, download the application form here (Link - www.csdindia.gov.in). For a list of requisite documents, visit our website www.csdindia.gov.in
• Loans up to Rs 2 lakh are sanctioned by the CSD General Manager (GM).
• Loans from Rs 2 lakhs - 5 lakhs are sanctioned by the Board of Administration (BOA), which is usually convened every alternate month.
• Loans from Rs 5 lakhs - 25 lakhs are sanctioned by the Quarter Master General (QMG) based on the BOA's recommendations.
The loan will be available in the form of stores only. No separate cheques will be issued.
Loans are to be repaid by URC within five years.
The loan attracts an interest rate of 4.5% for the first loan and 6.5% for the second loan.
