- PM Surya Ghar has three scopes: single-state, multi-state and all-India.
- Single-state and multi-state register with each DISCOM; all-India registers with REC Limited.
- PBG: ₹2.5L per state, or ₹25L all-India, all valid for 5 years.
- So three states cost ₹7.5L in PBGs versus ₹25L all-India.
- Empanelment is per-DISCOM and not portable — pick the smallest scope that fits, add states later.
Before you register on PM Surya Ghar, you choose how widely you want to work. That single choice about national, multi-state or single-state vendor registration scope sets your bank guarantee and your paperwork load. Pick wrong and you tie up cash you do not need. Pick well and you start lean and grow.
What are the three PM Surya Ghar registration scopes?
PM Surya Ghar offers three vendor registration scopes: single-state, multi-state and all-India (national). Each scope decides where you register and how much Performance Bank Guarantee you must post. The scope is about reach, not skill — a strong local EPC can stay single-state for years.
Single-state scope
A single-state vendor works in one state only. You register with that state's DISCOM and post one ₹2.5 lakh PBG. This is the right start for most local EPCs. You appear in the consumer vendor search only for the DISCOM areas you registered in.
Multi-state scope
A multi-state vendor works in two or more states. You register separately with each state's DISCOM and post a ₹2.5 lakh PBG for each state. Two states mean ₹5 lakh in PBGs; three states mean ₹7.5 lakh. There is no single "multi-state" form — it is several single-state registrations stacked together.
All-India (national) scope
An all-India vendor can work in every state. You register through REC Limited, the national registering authority, and post one ₹25 lakh PBG. This scope suits EPCs that genuinely install across many states. For a handful of states, paying ₹2.5 lakh per state is usually cheaper.
Where you register: DISCOM vs REC Limited
Where you register depends on your scope. Single-state and multi-state vendors register with the state DISCOM (the electricity distribution company that runs the scheme on the ground). All-India vendors register with REC Limited at the national level.
For single-state and multi-state, you also list your firm on the National Portal and complete DISCOM empanelment in each state you want to serve. The DISCOM checks your documents and PBG, then lists you for homeowners in its area. For all-India, REC Limited handles the national registration and the single large PBG.
Verify before you act: Scheme rules change. Confirm the portal still offers exactly single-state, multi-state and all-India scopes, and confirm any PBG differences by scope, with the National Portal or REC Limited before you register.
PBG by scope: the real cost difference
The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is where the scopes differ most in cost. The PBG is a bank guarantee the authority can claim if you do poor work. All PBGs under PM Surya Ghar are valid for five years.
- Single-state: ₹2.5 lakh, posted with that one DISCOM.
- Multi-state: ₹2.5 lakh per state, for each state you register in.
- All-India: ₹25 lakh, posted once through REC Limited.
Do the math early. Three states at ₹2.5 lakh each is ₹7.5 lakh in PBGs — far less than the ₹25 lakh all-India guarantee. The all-India PBG only becomes the cheaper option when you spread across roughly ten states or more. Below that, per-state is usually lighter on cash.
Remember the PBG ties up real money at your bank, often as a fixed-deposit margin plus charges. Our full PBG guide covers funding, free renewal and the forfeiture cases. These PBG figures are scheme facts, not guarantees — verify the current amounts with the National Portal or REC Limited.
Why empanelment is not portable across states
This is the core driver of the scope decision: PM Surya Ghar empanelment is per-DISCOM and not portable. Registering in one state does not let you work in another. Each state you want to serve needs its own registration and its own PBG.
So if you are empanelled in Maharashtra and a homeowner in Gujarat asks for an install, you cannot take that subsidised job until you register with the Gujarat DISCOM and post a PBG there. There is no shortcut. The only way to cover many states with one registration is the all-India scope through REC Limited.
This rule is exactly why scope matters. Your DISCOM empanelment guide explains the per-DISCOM model in full. The practical takeaway is simple: you cannot register once and roam, so plan your scope around where you can really deliver.
PM Surya Ghar scope comparison at a glance
Use this matrix to compare single-state, multi-state and all-India registration side by side before you decide.
- Where you register
- With one state DISCOM
- PBG
- ₹2.5 lakh
- Coverage
- One DISCOM area
- Best for
- Local EPCs starting out
- Overhead
- One login, one SOP
- Where you register
- With each state DISCOM separately
- PBG
- ₹2.5 lakh per state
- Coverage
- Each state you register in
- Best for
- 2–4 nearby states
- Overhead
- One login & SOP per state
- Where you register
- With REC Limited (national)
- PBG
- ₹25 lakh (one guarantee)
- Coverage
- Every state, all-India
- Best for
- Genuinely many states
- Overhead
- National process, wide reach
Source: National Portal for PM Surya Ghar and REC Limited. PBG figures are scheme facts, not guarantees — confirm the current scopes and PBG amounts with the National Portal or REC Limited before you register.
How to pick your PM Surya Ghar registration scope
The rule is simple: pick the smallest scope that fits your real delivery footprint, and add states later as you grow. Here is a four-step way to decide.
Map your real delivery footprint
List the states where you can actually send a crew this year. Ignore states you only hope to enter — scope follows real delivery, not ambition.
Count your states
One state means single-state. Two to four nearby states usually means multi-state. Many states across India is when all-India through REC Limited starts to make sense.
Compare the PBG math
Add up ₹2.5 lakh per state and compare it to the ₹25 lakh all-India PBG. Three states cost ₹7.5 lakh in PBGs — far less than ₹25 lakh.
Start narrow, add states later
Pick the smallest scope that fits today. You can register in more states as you grow, so there is no need to lock up cash in a wide scope early.
When all-India makes sense
All-India scope makes sense when you genuinely install across many states. If you run crews in ten or more states, the single ₹25 lakh PBG can beat paying ₹2.5 lakh per state. National scope also saves you from posting and renewing many separate guarantees.
When per-state is cheaper
For one to four states, per-state registration is almost always cheaper. Four states cost ₹10 lakh in PBGs — still less than ₹25 lakh all-India. If your real footprint is a home state and a neighbour or two, stay single-state or multi-state and keep your cash free.
The operational reality of many DISCOMs
Scope is not only about PBG money. Each DISCOM has its own SOPs, logins, document formats and timelines. Managing many of them is real, ongoing overhead that grows with every state you add.
A two-state EPC tracks two logins, two PBG renewal dates and two sets of DISCOM rules. A ten-state EPC tracks ten of everything. Renewals, document refreshes and DISCOM circulars all multiply. This overhead is a hidden cost of wide scope, and it is easy to miss when you only compare PBG amounts.
So weigh the admin load, not just the guarantee. Sometimes a tighter scope you can manage cleanly beats a wide scope that buries your team in portals. Clean tracking of logins, PBGs and renewals is what keeps a multi-state EPC from losing an empanelment to a missed date.
How SuryaHub helps manage multi-state registration
The hard part of multi-state and all-India scope is keeping every DISCOM in order. SuryaHub keeps every DISCOM login, document set, PBG and renewal date in one place — across single-state, multi-state and all-India scopes — through its government-workflows module. So no PBG lapses and no renewal slips, whatever your scope. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, AI features are on the roadmap rather than live, and we show no faked screenshots.
Track every DISCOM, PBG and renewal
See how SuryaHub manages multi-state registration across scopes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the PM Surya Ghar vendor registration scopes?+
PM Surya Ghar offers three vendor registration scopes: single-state, multi-state and all-India. Single-state and multi-state vendors register with each state DISCOM and post a PBG per state. All-India vendors register with REC Limited and post one ₹25 lakh PBG. Confirm the current scopes with the National Portal or REC Limited.
How much PBG do I need for each PM Surya Ghar scope?+
PM Surya Ghar requires a ₹2.5 lakh PBG for single-state, ₹2.5 lakh per state for multi-state, and ₹25 lakh for all-India through REC Limited. Every PBG is valid for five years. So three states cost ₹7.5 lakh in PBGs versus ₹25 lakh all-India. Verify the current PBG figures with the National Portal or REC Limited.
Is multi-state solar vendor registration portable across states?+
No. PM Surya Ghar empanelment is per-DISCOM and not portable. Registering in one state does not let an EPC work in another state. A multi-state vendor registers separately with each state DISCOM and posts a ₹2.5 lakh PBG for each, while an all-India vendor registers once through REC Limited.
Single-state vs national PM Surya Ghar registration — which is cheaper?+
Single-state PM Surya Ghar registration is cheaper for an EPC working in one or a few states, because the PBG is ₹2.5 lakh per state. National registration costs ₹25 lakh in PBG through REC Limited. National scope only pays off when an EPC genuinely installs across many states across India.
When should an EPC pick all-India PM Surya Ghar registration?+
An EPC should pick all-India PM Surya Ghar registration only when it genuinely installs in many states across India. At many states, the single ₹25 lakh PBG through REC Limited can beat paying ₹2.5 lakh per state. For a few states, per-state registration is usually cheaper and simpler to manage.
Can I add more states to my PM Surya Ghar registration later?+
Yes. An EPC can start with single-state PM Surya Ghar registration and add more states later by registering with each new state DISCOM and posting a ₹2.5 lakh PBG for each. Because scope is flexible, the safe move is to start narrow and widen as real delivery grows.
How does SuryaHub help manage multi-state PM Surya Ghar registration?+
SuryaHub keeps every DISCOM login, document set, PBG and renewal date in one place, across single-state, multi-state and all-India scopes, so nothing lapses. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and AI features are on the roadmap, not live.
Sources & references
Scope rules and PBG figures come from primary government sources. Scheme rules change, so always confirm the current scopes and PBG amounts with the National Portal or REC Limited before you register.
- National Portal for PM Surya Ghar ↗
Vendor registration, scopes and the consumer/vendor process.
- REC Limited ↗
National registering authority for all-India vendors and the ₹25 lakh PBG.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Scheme guidelines and the per-state PBG requirement.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, National Portal & REC Limited sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Scope rules and PBG figures are taken from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. Confirm the current scopes and PBG amounts with the National Portal or REC Limited. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots, and AI features are roadmap.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.