News and guides for defence personnel, veterans and their families: CSD canteen rules and prices, ECHS, SPARSH pension, OROP and ex-servicemen welfare schemes.https://cgseva.com/en-inhttps://cgseva.com/icon-512.pnghttps://cgseva.com/https://cgseva.com/kpkb-assist-login-registration/https://cgseva.com/kpkb-assist-login-registration/How to register and log in on KPKB Assist (kpkbmha.in), the police canteen consumer portal: documents, photo size, OTP login, password reset and helpline.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMKPKBKPKB AssistKendriya Police Kalyan BhandarCAPFPolice canteenhttps://cgseva.com/defence-children-education-benefits-2026/https://cgseva.com/defence-children-education-benefits-2026/Education concessions for defence families in 2026: GITAM MBBS and B.Tech seats, SASTRA scholarships, Lawrence School subsidies and ALLEN discounts.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:38:22 GMTDefence & ESMdefence educationESM childrenscholarshipGITAMSASTRAALLEN Kotahttps://cgseva.com/yamaha-r2-csd-canteen-price/https://cgseva.com/yamaha-r2-csd-canteen-price/Yamaha YZF-R2 launched in India at Rs 2.30 lakh. Check if it is listed on the CSD canteen price list, expected defence price, and how long new bikes take to reach AFD CSD.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/ather-electric-scooters-csd-2026/https://cgseva.com/ather-electric-scooters-csd-2026/Ather electric scooters arrive on CSD from September 2026 for defence personnel, with 8 variants and a 2.5% effective GST on top of discounts.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMCSDAFDhttps://cgseva.com/csd-grocery-entitlement-defence-civilians-widows/https://cgseva.com/csd-grocery-entitlement-defence-civilians-widows/CSD grocery entitlement for defence civilians by Pay Level, widow entitlement rules, and the Non-AFD vs AFD distinction explained clearly.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMCSDAFDCanteenhttps://cgseva.com/dsp-account-benefits-bank-wise-2026/https://cgseva.com/dsp-account-benefits-bank-wise-2026/Defence Salary Package DSP benefits compared across 10 banks: insurance cover, education assistance, loan concessions, and claim rules explained.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMScheme BenefitsMSPhttps://cgseva.com/sparsh-veteran-cell-thiruvananthapuram/https://cgseva.com/sparsh-veteran-cell-thiruvananthapuram/SPARSH Veteran Cell at Station HQ Thiruvananthapuram now helps pensioners with Life Certificate, family pension, ECHS, AGIF and more.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMSPARSHECHSWelfarehttps://cgseva.com/duplicate-discharge-book-ex-servicemen/https://cgseva.com/duplicate-discharge-book-ex-servicemen/Duplicate discharge book process for ex-servicemen: required documents, ZSB verification steps, and the one precaution most veterans skip.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMPensionPPO NumberWelfarehttps://cgseva.com/csd-afd-online-payment-guide-2026/https://cgseva.com/csd-afd-online-payment-guide-2026/CSD AFD online payment 2026: pay only from your own account, use UPI/card/net banking, and never reuse an e-challan. Full guide.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMCSDAFDGovt Orderhttps://cgseva.com/echs-polyclinic-remuneration-revised/https://cgseva.com/echs-polyclinic-remuneration-revised/ECHS Polyclinic medical officer remuneration revised: OIC and MOs now Rs 95,000, specialists Rs 1.3 lakh per month. Full details.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMECHShttps://cgseva.com/sainik-rest-house-thiruvananthapuram/https://cgseva.com/sainik-rest-house-thiruvananthapuram/Sainik Rest House Thiruvananthapuram room rates start at Rs 75 for ESM. Full price list, timings, and booking contact details inside.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMWelfarehttps://cgseva.com/echs-hco-moa-deadline-extended-2026/https://cgseva.com/echs-hco-moa-deadline-extended-2026/ECHS empanelled hospitals get until 30 September 2026 to sign the revised CGHS-rate MoA. Fresh empanelment portal to reopen too.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMECHSCGHSGovt Orderhttps://cgseva.com/new-echs-empanelled-hospitals-june-2026/https://cgseva.com/new-echs-empanelled-hospitals-june-2026/New ECHS empanelled hospitals approved in June 2026 across Agra, Kolhapur, Ahmednagar, Asansol, Nepal, and Ernakulam. Full list and details.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMECHShttps://cgseva.com/zila-sainik-board-contact-directory-2026/https://cgseva.com/zila-sainik-board-contact-directory-2026/Zila Sainik Board contact directory 2026 with phone numbers, addresses, and emails for every district office across India, state by state.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMWelfareZSB contacthttps://cgseva.com/nhai-toll-exemption-defence-personnel/https://cgseva.com/nhai-toll-exemption-defence-personnel/NHAI toll exemption for defence personnel: full Rule 11 list, registration steps, tollgate basics, and every myth cleared with official sources.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMScheme BenefitsGovt OrderTollgatehttps://cgseva.com/echs-referral-civil-hospital/https://cgseva.com/echs-referral-civil-hospital/ECHS referral to civil hospital: when you need one, how to get it, validity period, and the rules most beneficiaries get wrong.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMECHShttps://cgseva.com/add-dependent-echs-2026/https://cgseva.com/add-dependent-echs-2026/Add dependent in ECHS 2026: eligibility rules for spouse, children and parents, required documents, and the step-by-step process explained.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMECHShttps://cgseva.com/csd-two-wheeler-price-list-2026/https://cgseva.com/csd-two-wheeler-price-list-2026/CSD two wheeler price list 2026 covers Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Royal Enfield, Yamaha and more, with verified depot-wise pricing.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMCSDAFDhttps://cgseva.com/sainik-sadan-puri-holiday-home/https://cgseva.com/sainik-sadan-puri-holiday-home/Sainik Sadan Puri Holiday Home offers rooms from Rs 650/day for defence families. Full tariff, booking numbers, timings and rules inside.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMWelfarehttps://cgseva.com/agniveer-reservation-capf-2026/https://cgseva.com/agniveer-reservation-capf-2026/Agniveer reservation in CAPF 2026 is now 50%, up from 10% in 2022. Here is the age relaxation, exam exemption, and eligibility explained.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMWelfareScheme & Benefitshttps://cgseva.com/csd-liquor-quota-rules-2026/https://cgseva.com/csd-liquor-quota-rules-2026/CSD liquor quota rules 2026 explained: category-wise entitlement, widow benefits, Scotch limits, Smart Card renewal, and the pending High Court case.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMCSDWelfarehttps://cgseva.com/csd-liquor-price-list-2026/https://cgseva.com/csd-liquor-price-list-2026/CSD liquor price list 2026 for Surya Army Canteen Lucknow: verified whisky, rum, vodka, beer, wine and gin rates for defence families.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMCSDLiquor Pricehttps://cgseva.com/kota-hostel-ex-servicemen-daughters/https://cgseva.com/kota-hostel-ex-servicemen-daughters/Kota hostel for ex-servicemen daughters is now open for the 2026-27 session at Rs 800/month. Check eligibility, fees, and how to apply here.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMWelfarehttps://cgseva.com/nsp-weapon-arms-license-ex-servicemen/https://cgseva.com/nsp-weapon-arms-license-ex-servicemen/NSP weapon arms license for ex-servicemen: eligibility, documents, NDAL-ALIS steps and Army transfer rules explained for 2026.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/echs-bsa-app-aadhaar-verification/https://cgseva.com/echs-bsa-app-aadhaar-verification/The ECHS Beneficiary Satyapan Application (BSA App) makes Aadhaar verification mandatory for in-patient (IPD) and costly out-patient (OPD) treatments. Learn what this means for your ECHS benefits.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMECHSGovt Orderhttps://cgseva.com/zsb-dependent-card-needed/https://cgseva.com/zsb-dependent-card-needed/Many ex-servicemen believe the Zila Sainik Board Dependent Identity Card is compulsory for their family members. Learn what this card is truly for, what it isn't, and which documents actually matter for your family's benefits.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/awho-flats-2026-guide/https://cgseva.com/awho-flats-2026-guide/Looking for an AWHO flat? This guide explains eligibility, costs, how to apply, and why Army personnel trust AWHO for their homes. Understand the process simply.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/night-duty-allowance-defence/https://cgseva.com/night-duty-allowance-defence/The Ministry of Finance recently issued an important order on Night Duty Allowance (NDA) for employees in Defence Establishments. This guide explains how NDA is calculated, who benefits, and what it means for your monthly salary.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/csd-car-entitlement-2026-rules/https://cgseva.com/csd-car-entitlement-2026-rules/Understand the latest CSD Car Entitlement rules for Defence personnel. This guide explains rank-wise eligibility, car price limits, purchase frequency, and documents needed for buying your next CSD vehicle.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/echs-home-delivery-of-medicines-eligibility-proces/https://cgseva.com/echs-home-delivery-of-medicines-eligibility-proces/ECHS now delivers medicines to your door for veterans 70+ Age, White Card holders, and war-disabled beneficiaries. Full eligibility, process, and payment details inside.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/kpkb-central-police-canteen-guide/https://cgseva.com/kpkb-central-police-canteen-guide/KPKB (Central Police Canteen) guide for CAPF — eligibility, smart card, online portal, GST-free prices, AFD for appliances & vehicles, vs CSD & Kendriya BhandarMon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/csd-bike-purchase-two-wheeler-guide/https://cgseva.com/csd-bike-purchase-two-wheeler-guide/CSD Bike Purchase 2026 guide: who is eligible, the GST price benefit on two-wheelers, the AFD online booking steps, documents and the 5-year resale rule.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/csd-canteen-smart-card-liquor-grocery-limits/https://cgseva.com/csd-canteen-smart-card-liquor-grocery-limits/CSD Canteen Smart Card 2026: monthly grocery and liquor limits by rank, the IMFL bottle quota, annual caps, and the new any-URC and two-month purchase rules.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/echs-scheme-eligibility-contribution-benefits/https://cgseva.com/echs-scheme-eligibility-contribution-benefits/ECHS Scheme 2026 guide: eligibility, the one-time contribution by rank (₹30,000–₹1.2 lakh), polyclinics, the smart card and how to apply at echs.gov.in.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/csd-afd-online-portal-guide/https://cgseva.com/csd-afd-online-portal-guide/CSD AFD Online Portal 2026 guide: how to register on afd.csdindia.gov.in, book cars, bikes and white goods, the documents needed and the step-by-step process.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESMhttps://cgseva.com/csd-car-purchase-eligibility-price-guide/https://cgseva.com/csd-car-purchase-eligibility-price-guide/CSD Car Purchase 2026 guide: rank-wise eligibility, price limits (₹8L–₹20L), the 50% GST concession, and how to book on the AFD online portal step by step.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTDefence & ESM