- Register on the National Portal, then get approved by the DISCOM.
- Pick a scope: ₹2.5L PBG per state, or ₹25L all-India via REC Limited.
- You need PAN, GST, contractor licence, ≥3 trained staff and the PBG.
- Portal registration is free; the cost is the PBG and trained manpower.
- Approval is commonly 7–15 working days (estimate — varies by DISCOM).
You cannot do subsidised PM Surya Ghar jobs until you are an empanelled vendor. This is the gate to the whole pipeline — and it is mostly paperwork plus a bank guarantee. Get the document set and the PBG right the first time and you are approved in a couple of weeks.
What PM Surya Ghar vendor registration is
Vendor registration is how an EPC becomes an empanelled installer the government lists for homeowners to choose. A homeowner applies on the National Portal, sees the registered vendors for their area, and picks one. If you are not on that list, you cannot take the subsidised work.
Registration has two layers: you register your firm on the National Portal, and you are empanelled by the DISCOM (your state's electricity distribution company) that actually runs the scheme on the ground. Both must be in place before you appear in the consumer search.
The three registration scopes
Your first decision is how wide you want to operate. The scope sets your Performance Bank Guarantee and where you register.
Single-state, multi-state, or all-India?
A single-state vendor submits a ₹2.5 lakh PBG and registers with that state's DISCOM — the right start for most local EPCs. A multi-state vendor submits ₹2.5 lakh per state (so two states means ₹5 lakh) and registers in each. An all-India vendor submits a single ₹25 lakh PBG through REC Limited, the national registering authority, to work anywhere.
Pick the smallest scope that fits your plan
You can add states later, so start narrow. A ₹25 lakh all-India guarantee only makes sense if you genuinely install across many states; for two or three nearby states, per-state PBGs are usually cheaper to fund. Match the scope to where you can actually send a crew.
Documents you need to register
Have these ready before you start — the portal asks for them in one sitting. A missing or expired document is the most common reason a registration is sent back.
The Performance Bank Guarantee
The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) is a bank guarantee the DISCOM can claim if you do poor work or fail to deliver. It is ₹2.5 lakh per state or ₹25 lakh all-India, and it is valid for five years. Treat it as a quality bond, not a paperwork fee — a DISCOM can forfeit it when it blacklists a vendor.
The PBG ties up real money at your bank, usually as a fixed-deposit margin plus charges. Budget for that cost before you register. Our full PBG guide covers the tiers, funding, free renewal and the forfeiture cases in detail.
Step-by-step on the portal
Once your documents and PBG are ready, registration is a short online process. Here is the flow from start to approval.
Enter PAN & organisation details
Start on the National Portal vendor section. Enter the firm PAN, name, type and contact, then verify by OTP.
Choose your operating states & districts
Select where you will work. This controls where you appear in the consumer vendor-search list, so pick only DISCOM areas you can actually serve.
Upload the document set
Attach every document from the checklist above. Scans must be clear and current — expired licences are a common reason a file is sent back.
Submit the PBG
Provide the bank guarantee for your chosen scope (₹2.5L per state, or ₹25L all-India via REC Limited). Some DISCOMs also ask for a physical copy after online approval.
DISCOM review & approval
The DISCOM checks your documents and PBG, then approves the empanelment. You appear in the consumer search for your selected areas.
Approval timeline and real cost
Once your file is complete, approval commonly takes 7–15 working days, though this varies by DISCOM and the time of year. Some DISCOMs still ask for a physical copy of the PBG after online approval, so factor in a courier and a few extra days.
What it actually costs
Registration on the portal is free — there is no vendor fee. Your real costs are two: funding the PBG at your bank, and keeping at least three trained technicians on staff. Anyone charging you a "registration fee" for the portal is selling a service you do not need.
Why registrations stall — and how to avoid it
Most registration problems are document problems. Avoid the common ones and your approval is smooth.
- Expired contractor licence — renew it before you apply; DISCOMs check the date.
- Name mismatch across PAN, GST and bank — make the firm name identical everywhere.
- Fewer than three trained staff — line up your Suryamitra/SCGJ-certified technicians first.
- PBG wording wrong — use the official format; a bank's standard guarantee text can be rejected.
- Wrong operating areas — only select DISCOM areas you can actually serve, or you risk complaints.
Registration is the start of an ongoing relationship, not a one-time form. Poor work after you are listed can lead to suspension or blacklisting and PBG forfeiture, so build clean habits from your first job.
How SuryaHub helps you stay registered and deliver
Registration gets you on the list; delivery keeps you there. SuryaHub keeps every DISCOM login, document set, PBG and renewal date in one place, and runs each job from lead through DISCOM and net-metering steps to subsidy-claim tracking — so nothing that gates the subsidy or your rating slips. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and figures here are scheme facts, not guarantees.
Manage every DISCOM in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks logins, PBGs and renewals across states.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I register as a PM Surya Ghar vendor?+
To register as a PM Surya Ghar vendor, go to the National Portal, enter your firm PAN and details, select your operating states, upload your documents, and submit a Performance Bank Guarantee. The DISCOM then reviews and approves your empanelment. Registration on the portal itself is free.
What documents are needed for PM Surya Ghar vendor registration?+
You need the firm PAN, GST certificate, incorporation or partnership proof, a valid electrical contractor licence, a cancelled cheque, details of at least three Suryamitra or SCGJ-trained technicians, and the Performance Bank Guarantee. Keep every document current, because expired papers are a common reason a registration stalls.
How much does PM Surya Ghar vendor registration cost?+
Registration on the National Portal is free. The real cost is the Performance Bank Guarantee — ₹2.5 lakh per state or ₹25 lakh all-India — plus the cost of keeping at least three trained technicians on staff. There is no portal registration fee for the vendor.
How long does PM Surya Ghar vendor approval take?+
Approval commonly takes about 7 to 15 working days once your documents and PBG are in order, though this varies by DISCOM. Some DISCOMs also require a physical copy of the bank guarantee after online approval, which can add a few days. Timelines are an estimate — confirm with your DISCOM.
Is one PM Surya Ghar registration valid across all states?+
No. Empanelment is per-DISCOM and not portable. Registering in one state does not let you work in another. A multi-state EPC registers separately in each state and carries a PBG for each, or registers all-India through REC Limited with a ₹25 lakh PBG.
How does SuryaHub help PM Surya Ghar vendors?+
SuryaHub keeps every DISCOM login, document set, PBG and renewal date in one place, and runs each job from lead to subsidy claim so nothing that gates the subsidy is missed. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL.
Sources & references
Registration rules, document lists and the PBG requirement come from primary government sources. Always confirm the current process with your DISCOM and the National Portal before you apply.
- National Portal for PM Surya Ghar ↗
Vendor registration, document rules and the consumer/vendor process.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
Scheme guidelines and the PBG requirement.
- REC Limited ↗
National registering authority for all-India vendors.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE & National Portal sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Registration steps and document rules are taken from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. Timelines are field estimates. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.