PM Surya Ghar Vendor Registration: 2026 Guide for Installers

PM Surya Ghar vendor registration is how a rooftop solar installer gets listed on the national portal, pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Households only get the central subsidy if a registered vendor does their installation. You can register for one state through that state's nodal agency or DISCOM, or for several states or all of India through REC Limited. Either way you need a performance bank guarantee of ₹2.5 lakh per state (₹25 lakh for national), a signed declaration and at least three trained technicians.

This guide covers who can register, which route suits you, the documents that usually get applications sent back, what you are signing up for, and the 2026 rules on ratings and deactivation. Rules here change often and some parts vary by state. Everything below is as of September 2026, so check your State Nodal Agency's current checklist before you submit.

Who can register as a PM Surya Ghar vendor

Under the MNRE scheme guidelines, the subsidy (central financial assistance, or CFA) only goes to installations done by vendors registered on the national portal. Consumers pick their vendor on the portal and agree the price directly with them. Vendors are not empanelled through tenders or fixed rates, as they were under the earlier Phase II programme.

The declaration MNRE prescribes for vendors sets the basic eligibility. Your firm should:

Be a proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private or public limited company with a PAN and GSTIN
Have at least three technical staff trained to install rooftop solar plants
Meet statutory requirements for this kind of work, including electrical safety rules
Commit to MNRE's minimum technical specifications and to at least five years of comprehensive maintenance for every plant
Give each customer a named complaint contact (phone and email)

Vendors who were already empanelled with a DISCOM under Rooftop Solar Phase II were treated as registered for PM Surya Ghar, with their existing bank guarantees carried over.

State, multi-state or national: which PM Surya Ghar vendor empanelment do you need?

The national portal's Vendor Registration Guide lists four routes. All of them are handled online through the PMSG portal. What changes is who approves you and how big a bank guarantee (BG) you need.

Vendor type	Where you can work	Bank guarantee	Registered by
State vendor	One state	₹2.5 lakh	State Nodal Agency / DISCOM
Multi-state vendor	Two or more states	₹2.5 lakh per state	REC Limited (NPIA)
Additional state (existing vendor)	Adds one or more states	₹2.5 lakh per added state	REC Limited (NPIA)
National vendor	All states and UTs	₹25 lakh	REC Limited (NPIA)

Most small and mid-sized installers start as state vendors. The single-state guarantee is the smallest, and the approval sits with your local agency. In 2023 MNRE clarified that a state vendor needs only one ₹2.5 lakh guarantee per state, even where the state has several DISCOMs. The state picks one DISCOM or agency to collect it and register vendors for all of them. National and multi-state vendors can work in any district of their registered states, and they choose which districts to appear in on the consumer search.

Documents for PM Surya Ghar vendor registration

The core set is the same across routes. The national portal's knowledge centre has the official formats under Vendor Registration Guide & Formats:

PAN of the firm or proprietor, plus the GST registration certificate
Proof of legal status, such as an incorporation certificate, partnership deed or LLP agreement
Service Provider Declaration on your letterhead, signed by an authorised signatory
Training-manpower credentials on letterhead, naming at least three technical staff
Bank guarantee in the prescribed format. The original goes to the registering authority.
Bank details for the firm. The format depends on the state agency or portal.

State variations: a state agency or DISCOM can add its own requirements. Published state checklists often ask for a valid electrical contractor licence from the state's electrical inspectorate, a no-blacklisting undertaking, an application form in the DISCOM's format or proof of past installations. Treat the list above as the minimum and get the exact checklist from your State Nodal Agency before you arrange the BG.

How to register: step by step

Route A: State registration (SNA or DISCOM)

Find your State Nodal Agency. The portal publishes an SNA list, and in many states it is a lead DISCOM or the state renewable energy agency.
Get the state's BG format and document checklist from the SNA.
Start your vendor registration on the vendor portal (vendor.pmsuryaghar.gov.in) with company PAN, GSTIN, address and contact details, and upload the documents.
Submit the ₹2.5 lakh BG and declaration to the SNA or DISCOM as it instructs.
Once approved, the agency registers you on the national portal and you receive login credentials.

Route B: Multi-state or national registration (REC Limited)

Download the national/multi-state BG format, Service Provider Declaration and manpower format from the portal's knowledge centre.
Apply on the vendor portal and upload PAN, the declaration and the manpower details.
Post the original BG (with stamp paper) to HoD RTS Vendor Management, REC Limited, Plot No I-4, Sector 29, Gurugram, Haryana. The guide says you don't need to visit REC or MNRE in person at any stage.
The issuing bank must confirm the BG directly. The portal warns vendors not to reply to BG confirmation emails themselves.

Adding states or upgrading later

Registered vendors can log in, go to Edit Profile and choose "Apply for Additional State". Each added state needs a separate ₹2.5 lakh BG addressed to REC. Moving to national status needs a separate ₹25 lakh BG.

After approval, complete your profile properly. The guidelines expect it to list the systems you offer, your prices and contacts for consumers. Consumers compare vendors on this page, and you are expected to reply to their enquiries within a reasonable time.

Bank guarantee, fees and renewal

No application fee is set in the MNRE documents for national or multi-state registration. Your cost is the bank guarantee: the bank's commission plus any margin money or fixed deposit it asks you to lock in. Both depend on your banking relationship.
BG validity: at least five years from registration or renewal. The portal's checklist adds a 90-day claim period after expiry. Its example is a BG issued on 01-01-2025, expiring 01-01-2030 with the claim period ending 31-03-2030. BGs to REC must name Delhi courts as the jurisdiction.
National/multi-state renewal: registration is valid for five years and can be renewed for five more without extra charges if you extend the BG or give a new one.
State renewal: under MNRE's 2023 direction, state registration renews year on year without extra charges as long as the ₹2.5 lakh BG stays valid. States apply this differently, so confirm with your agency.
The BG can be forfeited. Under the vendor declaration, a DISCOM can blacklist a vendor and cash the guarantee for quality or service failures.

What you are committing to as a registered vendor

Registration takes a few weeks. The obligations last at least five years for every system you install. From the scheme guidelines, the model vendor-consumer agreement and later MNRE advisories:

DCR modules only. Modules must be made in India from Indian-made cells. Any non-DCR module makes the installation ineligible for CFA. Consumers who give up the subsidy are exempt. DCR status is checked against the NISE verification portal.
MNRE minimum technical specifications for modules, inverters, structures, earthing and protection, plus the applicable BIS standards and quality control orders. DISCOMs check these at inspection.
Five years of free comprehensive maintenance from commissioning, including free repair or replacement of components that fail or underperform. The model agreement also asks for a five-year system warranty and help with OEM warranty claims.
Rectification: if a system fails inspection or the subsidy is held up because of quality or component problems, you fix it.
Documentation: serial numbers, warranty cards, BIS/IEC reports, the single-line diagram and the structure drawing for the consumer to upload. Since a May 2026 MNRE order, the portal no longer accepts repeated module or inverter serial numbers on the basis of a vendor undertaking.
Itemised quotations: a November 2025 MNRE advisory tells vendors to stop giving lump-sum quotes. Quotes must list every major component with its specification, performance guarantees, base price, extra charges and taxes. Our rooftop solar quotation format covers the layout.
Generation data: if you collect inverter data over SIM, dongle or Wi-Fi, the guidelines require you to share it with the national portal.

Net meter supply, grid connection and being present at DISCOM commissioning are part of the vendor's work under the model agreement. Actual metering arrangements differ by state (see our net metering process guide).

Your role in the consumer application flow

The consumer registers on the portal with their electricity consumer number and applies. They can also start from vendor selection.
The consumer picks you as the vendor. You survey the roof, recommend a system size and agree price and terms.
You and the consumer sign an agreement and upload it. The application then shows as "Agreement Uploaded".
Feasibility: under the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, systems up to 10 kW are deemed feasible. Where a state has not put this into practice yet, documents may still be needed.
You install and commission the system and explain its safety and upkeep to the consumer.
The consumer uploads system details and geo-tagged photos. You can help through the consumer login.
The DISCOM inspects, installs the net meter and approves on the portal. The guidelines say CFA is processed within 15 days of that approval.

Consumers ask about the subsidy first, so have the amount ready before the survey. Current rates are ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, ₹18,000 for the third kW and a ₹78,000 cap. Our free subsidy and savings calculator gives a quick figure, and the PM Surya Ghar subsidy guide covers eligibility in detail.

Vendor ratings, grievances and deactivation

Vendor rating

MNRE's July 2024 Vendor Rating Programme framework rates vendors once they pass 50 eligible installations. Tier III (51–250 systems) is rated on consumer feedback alone. Tier II (251–1,500) and Tier I (above 1,500) add sample site inspections and a techno-financial review. You apply for those two tiers and pay a rating fee. How fast you resolve grievances counts towards the score.

Grievances and the 2026 deactivation SOP

Consumers and vendors can raise grievances through the portal or the national call centre. The guidelines set a 30-day target for resolving them. A June 2026 MNRE office memorandum sets the escalation steps for complaints against vendors:

You get 8 days to reply to a complaint or a defect flagged in inspection.
If you don't reply, a reminder goes out. At 15 days a show-cause notice warns of deactivation.
Still no satisfactory answer, and your account is deactivated for one month. Deactivated vendors are listed publicly on the portal.

Grounds listed in the SOP include specifications not being met, safety defects, slow CMC service, missing warranties or agreements, taking payment without installing, module serial mismatches and non-DCR panels.

Time-bound performance mandate

In August 2026 MNRE deactivated 66 vendors for a month. It said their "Agreement Uploaded" backlogs were far beyond their installation capacity. Deactivated vendors cannot take new applications and do not appear on the vendor-selection page, though they can finish existing jobs. MNRE also told all vendors not to hold applications for more than 60 days without a valid reason.

Tips to speed up PM Surya Ghar vendor registration and stay active

Start with the right route. Register in your home state first. Add states only when you have a crew there, since each one ties up ₹2.5 lakh.
Get the BG exactly right. Use the prescribed format, fill every blank (vendor name, bank, expiry date, claim date, state), add the stamp paper and ask your bank to send the confirmation itself.
Match every document to your PAN and GST records. Name mismatches are a common reason for applications coming back.
Keep technician records ready: names, training certificates and employment proof for at least three people.
Only take jobs you can deliver. After the 2026 mandate, a backlog of signed agreements counts against you.
Set up grievance handling early. Name one person to watch portal emails, since the 8-day clock starts automatically.
Standardise your paperwork. Itemised quotes, agreements and handover files make inspections go smoothly. Tools like PitchSun can generate itemised proposals with the subsidy already calculated.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee for PM Surya Ghar vendor registration?

The MNRE registration documents do not prescribe an application fee for national or multi-state registration. The real cost is the performance bank guarantee: ₹2.5 lakh per state, or ₹25 lakh for national registration. Some state agencies may have their own charges, so confirm with your State Nodal Agency.

How much bank guarantee is needed to register as a PM Surya Ghar vendor?

₹2.5 lakh for a single state, ₹2.5 lakh for each state under multi-state registration, and ₹25 lakh for national registration covering all states and UTs. The guarantee must be valid for at least five years, and the national portal's checklist adds a 90-day claim period after expiry.

Can a vendor registered in one state install PM Surya Ghar systems in another state?

Only if registered for that state. A state vendor can add states through the vendor login by submitting ₹2.5 lakh per additional state, or upgrade to national registration with a ₹25 lakh guarantee, both processed by REC Limited.

How long does PM Surya Ghar vendor registration stay valid?

National and multi-state registrations are valid for five years and can be renewed for another five without extra charges if the bank guarantee is extended or replaced. State registrations follow the older DISCOM process, which MNRE set up as yearly renewal linked to keeping the ₹2.5 lakh guarantee valid. Check your state's current rule.

Where can I see the PM Surya Ghar registered vendor list?

The national portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in has a registered-vendors section where consumers search by state and district, plus a public list of deactivated vendors. Many DISCOMs and state agencies also publish their own lists.

Is it still worth registering as a PM Surya Ghar vendor in 2026?

As of September 2026, the national portal shows the scheme closing on 31 March 2027, so a new vendor has a limited window to earn back the bank guarantee and paperwork effort. Check the portal for any extension before you apply, and plan for the five-year maintenance you owe on every system you install.