- ALMM List-II cells are mandatory for PM Surya Ghar from 1 June 2026.
- Give It Up: forego the subsidy to use non-List-II cells up to 31 March 2027 (verify current).
- Subsidy is ₹30,000/kW to 2kW + ₹18,000 for the 3rd kW — a ₹78,000 cap at 3kW+.
- MNRE released RMS / datalogger testing guidelines on 27 March 2026.
- PBG stays ₹2.5L per state / ₹25L all-India (REC Limited), 5-year validity, per-DISCOM only.
- This is a living page — re-verify every figure against MNRE/PIB every 30 days.
PM Surya Ghar rules move fast in 2026, and a missed date can cost an EPC a whole subsidy claim. This page tracks the deadlines and rule changes that matter to installers, with a primary source and a date label on every line. Treat it as a living reference, not a one-time read.
What changed in PM Surya Ghar in 2026?
The biggest 2026 change is content: ALMM List-II cells become mandatory from 1 June 2026, so the cells inside your modules — not just the modules — must be on the approved list. Alongside that, MNRE released RMS and datalogger testing guidelines on 27 March 2026, tightening how monitoring hardware is checked.
The money side is steadier. The residential subsidy slabs and the ₹78,000 cap carry over, and the PBG stays ₹2.5 lakh per state or ₹25 lakh all-India. The short version: the hardware rules got stricter in 2026, while the subsidy and registration money stayed put. Always re-check the current position, because dates can shift.
Why does this matter so much to an EPC? Because each of these rules gates a payment. If your cells are not on List-II after 1 June 2026, the subsidy can be refused. If your datalogger fails the new RMS test, a connection can stall. If a PBG lapses, a fresh registration is blocked. None of these is dramatic on its own, but together they decide whether a job actually pays. The rest of this page breaks each one down, with the source and a date label, so you can act on it.
The master PM Surya Ghar 2026 deadline timeline
Here is the running tracker of 2026 deadlines and rule changes for EPCs. Each row names the date, the rule, who it affects, its status and the source. Lines marked "verify current" are the most volatile — confirm them before you plan a job.
Caption: a living tracker — last verified 19 June 2026, re-verify every 30 days against MNRE and PIB. State figures are estimates; confirm with your DISCOM or state nodal agency.
ALMM List-II becomes mandatory from 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, PM Surya Ghar requires modules built with ALMM List-II cells. List-I is the approved-models list for modules; List-II is the approved list for solar cells — the layer inside the module. So after this date both the module and its cells must be approved.
For EPCs, this means asking your supplier for List-II cell evidence, not just a List-I module number. A module that was fine in early 2026 may not qualify if its cells are not on List-II. Our ALMM and DCR modules guide explains the lists in full. The 1 June 2026 date is current as of this update — re-verify before you order stock.
How does the Give It Up window work?
The Give It Up route lets a consumer forego the subsidy and, in exchange, use modules with non-List-II cells for projects commissioned up to 31 March 2027. It is a relief valve for stock that does not meet the new cell rule, paid for by giving up the government money.
We label this line "verify current" because windows like this change often, and the 31 March 2027 date may be revised by MNRE. Use it only when a customer accepts no subsidy in writing. The subsidy slabs guide shows what that customer gives up. Confirm the current Give It Up terms with MNRE before you rely on them.
What is the subsidy cap status in 2026?
The PM Surya Ghar subsidy in 2026 is ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the third kW, which caps the subsidy at ₹78,000 from 3 kW upward. A 5 kW or a 10 kW system receives the same ₹78,000 — the cap does not rise with size.
So a 1 kW system gets ₹30,000, a 2 kW system gets ₹60,000, and a 3 kW or larger system gets ₹78,000. These central slabs are unchanged in this update, but some states add their own top-up. State amounts are estimates — confirm them with your DISCOM or state nodal agency, and see the subsidy amount and slabs guide for the full table.
What did the 27 March 2026 RMS / datalogger rule change?
On 27 March 2026, MNRE released testing guidelines for RMS and datalogger devices used in PM Surya Ghar systems. RMS — remote monitoring — is how a system reports generation data, and the new guidelines set how that hardware is tested before it is used.
For EPCs, the practical step is to choose dataloggers that can meet the MNRE testing standard and to keep proof of it on file. A non-compliant device can hold up a claim or a connection. The RMS rule is current as of this update; re-verify the testing requirements with MNRE before you commit to a monitoring vendor.
What are the PBG rules in 2026?
The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) stays ₹2.5 lakh per state, or ₹25 lakh all-India through REC Limited, with five-year validity. It is a quality bond a DISCOM can claim if you do poor work, and it carries over unchanged into 2026.
Empanelment is still per-DISCOM and not portable, so a multi-state EPC registers with each DISCOM and funds a PBG for each, or goes all-India with one ₹25 lakh guarantee. Track each PBG's expiry so it never lapses. The PBG explained guide and the DISCOM empanelment guide cover the funding and the per-state rule in depth.
What must EPCs do before each deadline?
The work is mostly preparation: line up compliant stock, decide your subsidy stance per job, and keep your registrations clean. Here is a short checklist for the 2026 changes.
The single rule that drives most of this is the 1 June 2026 ALMM List-II date. Before then, walk your warehouse and tag any module whose cells are not List-II, then decide whether that stock goes into a subsidised job or a Give It Up job. Quoting a subsidy on a non-List-II module after the date is the easy mistake to make, so build the check into your quoting step, not the install day.
Audit your cell supply
Confirm every module you fit uses ALMM List-II cells before 1 June 2026, with traceable List-II numbers from the maker.
Decide per project
For any non-List-II stock, decide early if a job goes the Give It Up route (no subsidy) — and tell the customer in writing.
Keep PBGs current
Track each DISCOM PBG and its five-year expiry so a lapse never blocks a new registration or claim.
Ready your RMS process
Read the 27 March 2026 RMS / datalogger testing guidelines and line up devices that can pass the tests.
Re-check the source
Re-verify every figure on this page against MNRE and PIB every 30 days, because dates and slabs can move.
How do EPCs stay updated on PM Surya Ghar rules?
The reliable way to stay updated is to follow the primary sources directly — MNRE for guidelines and ALMM orders, and PIB for official press releases. Trade forums and reseller messages are useful early signals, but always confirm against the government source before you act.
Because this is a living page, our method is to re-verify every figure here every 30 days against MNRE and PIB. We recommend EPCs set the same 30-day cycle. A rule that was true last quarter may have moved, and a single stale date can sink a claim. The change log at the foot of this page records each update.
What are the state-level variations?
State-level variations sit on top of the central scheme, and they are the most likely figures to be out of date. Many states add a top-up subsidy or run their own nodal process, and these change without a central announcement.
For that reason, treat every state subsidy or top-up figure as an estimate and confirm it with your DISCOM or state nodal agency before quoting a customer. Empanelment is per-DISCOM, so each state you work in has its own registration, PBG and timelines. The DISCOM empanelment guide walks through how this differs by state.
How SuryaHub helps you track the rules
Rules change; missed dates cost claims. SuryaHub is built to keep every DISCOM login, PBG, renewal date and document in one place, and to run each job through its DISCOM and government workflows so a deadline never slips. The aim is that a rule change like the 1 June 2026 ALMM date shows up as a task, not a surprise. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and AI features are on the roadmap. Figures on this page are scheme facts, not guarantees.
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See how SuryaHub turns rule changes into tracked tasks across every DISCOM.
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Frequently asked questions
When does ALMM List-II become mandatory for PM Surya Ghar?+
ALMM List-II becomes mandatory for PM Surya Ghar from 1 June 2026. List-II covers solar cells, while List-I covers modules. From that date, an EPC must fit modules built with ALMM List-II cells to keep a project eligible for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy.
What is the Give It Up option under PM Surya Ghar?+
The Give It Up option lets a consumer forego the PM Surya Ghar subsidy and, in return, use modules with non-List-II cells for projects commissioned up to 31 March 2027. This window is volatile, so verify the current Give It Up rule with MNRE before you plan a job around it.
What is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy cap in 2026?+
The PM Surya Ghar subsidy is ₹30,000 per kW up to 2 kW, plus ₹18,000 for the third kW, which caps the subsidy at ₹78,000 from 3 kW upward. A 5 kW or 10 kW system still receives the same ₹78,000 cap. Confirm current PM Surya Ghar slabs on the National Portal.
What did the 27 March 2026 RMS rule change?+
On 27 March 2026, MNRE released testing guidelines for RMS and datalogger devices used in PM Surya Ghar systems. The guidelines set how RMS hardware is tested before use, so EPCs should choose dataloggers that can meet the MNRE RMS testing standard and keep evidence of it.
Is a PM Surya Ghar registration valid across all states in 2026?+
No. PM Surya Ghar empanelment stays per-DISCOM and is not portable across states. A multi-state EPC registers separately with each DISCOM and carries a Performance Bank Guarantee of ₹2.5 lakh per state, or registers all-India through REC Limited with a ₹25 lakh PBG valid for five years.
How often should EPCs re-check PM Surya Ghar rules in 2026?+
EPCs should re-check PM Surya Ghar rules every 30 days against MNRE and PIB, because dates, slabs and the Give It Up window can change. This tracker is a living page, and SuryaHub re-verifies each figure on the same 30-day cycle. State subsidies are estimates — confirm with your DISCOM or state nodal agency.
Sources & references
Every dated line in the tracker comes from primary government sources. Because PM Surya Ghar rules change, always confirm the current position with MNRE, PIB and your DISCOM before you act, and re-verify every 30 days.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Scheme guidelines, ALMM orders and the RMS/datalogger testing guidelines.
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) ↗
Official government press releases announcing rule changes and dates.
- REC Limited ↗
National Programme Implementation Agency and the all-India PBG authority.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, PIB & REC Limited sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: This is a living regulatory page. Every dated figure is taken from the government sources above and we re-verify every 30 days against MNRE and PIB. Lines marked "verify current" are the most volatile, and state subsidies are estimates — confirm with your DISCOM or state nodal agency. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots, and AI features are on the roadmap.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published with the ALMM List-II (1 Jun 2026), Give It Up (to 31 Mar 2027), subsidy cap, RMS (27 Mar 2026) and PBG entries.