GeM Seller Registration 2026: Free Registration, Documents

The short answer

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is the official portal where government departments buy goods and services. Sellers register on it to list products and bid for orders.

Source: org.gem.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.

Official fees

Service	Fee
Seller registration on GeM	Free

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

How to apply

Open gem.gov.in and choose Sign up as Seller
Verify with your mobile number, Aadhaar or PAN as the portal asks
Fill the business profile and bank details
Add your Udyam or startup details to claim MSE or startup benefits
Upload documents and complete verification
List your products or services and add price
Respond to bids and orders from the dashboard

Good to know

GeM terms say no registration or transaction fee is charged to sellers for registration and usage, till further notification.
PIB says orders up to ₹10 lakh have zero transaction charges; larger orders have capped charges. See the notice before bidding.
A caution money rule for sellers was changed over time. Our sources conflict, so check gem.gov.in for what applies to you.
Beware of agents who charge for GeM registration. It is free.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

GeM seller dashboard

Typical time

Depends on verification of documents

Not officially verified

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

There is no penalty for not joining GeM. Registration is voluntary for sellers.

Law: GeM terms and conditions

Not officially verified Source

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

Reason	How to fix it
PAN or Aadhaar details do not match	Use the same name as on PAN and Aadhaar and retry the e-KYC.
Bank account not verified	Use a bank account in the business or owner name and check the IFSC code.
Udyam or GSTIN details do not match	Check the details in the profile against the certificates.

Not officially verified

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Common questions

Is GeM seller registration free?

Yes. The GeM terms say no registration or transaction fee shall be charged from the seller for registration and usage of GeM, till further notification.

What documents do I need for GeM?

PAN, Aadhaar for e-KYC, business details, bank account and, if you want MSE benefits, Udyam registration. GSTIN is needed if you are GST registered.

Are there GeM transaction charges?

According to a PIB release, orders up to ₹10 lakh have zero transaction charges and larger orders have capped charges. Check the current notice on gem.gov.in.

Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal

Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

GeM par seller kaise bane?

gem.gov.in par Sign up as Seller chunein, PAN ya Aadhaar se verify karein, business aur bank details bharein, documents upload karein aur products list karein.

GeM seller registration ki fees kitni hai?

GeM ke terms ke hisaab se registration aur usage par seller se koi fees nahi li jaati, jab tak naya notification na aaye. Agent ko paise na dein.

GeM par kaun se documents chahiye?

PAN, Aadhaar e-KYC, bank account, GSTIN agar ho, aur MSE benefit ke liye Udyam registration.

GeM seller registration ka application status kaise check karein?

Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: GeM seller dashboard. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Depends on verification of documents.

GeM seller registration ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?

Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.

Bina GeM seller registration ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?

Aam taur par nahi, GeM seller registration na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (GeM terms and conditions). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.

Sources: org.gem.gov.in pib.gov.in gem.gov.in

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