GeM registration done right, so you can start getting government orders.
Register as a seller or service provider on the Government e Marketplace, India’s national public procurement portal. We set up your profile, validate PAN, ITR, GST and bank details, create your catalogue or service offering, and get you ready for direct orders, bids and reverse auctions.
Why every business selling to government needs GeM
What GeM Is
The Government e Marketplace is a 100% government-owned Section 8 company under the Department of Commerce, used by ministries, departments, PSUs and states to buy goods and services.
Why It Matters
Government buyers must use GeM for common-use goods and services. Being registered and validated is how you get direct orders, bids and reverse auctions.
Who Can Register
Manufacturers, traders, MSEs, startups, service providers, trusts, PSUs and Indian representatives of foreign OEMs.
GeM registration: the key facts
| Portal | Government e Marketplace (GeM), gem.gov.in, owned by GeM under the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Registration fee | Free; caution money for sellers has been discontinued |
| Identity checks | Aadhaar / PAN, MCA (CIN), GSTN, Income Tax Return, Udyam and DPIIT databases |
| ITR | Verified ITR needed for bids and reverse auctions, unless incorporated less than 24 months ago or ITR-exempt |
| GSTIN | Needed to accept orders above ₹2.5 lakh |
| Charges later | ₹10,000 + taxes annual milestone charge after ₹20 lakh orders in a year; 0.30% on orders above ₹10 lakh (max ₹3 lakh) |
| Scale | ₹5,02,610 crore order value in the last financial year; 11,326 product and 352 service categories (GeM statistics, 1 Nov 2026) |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, specialises in GeM OEM vendor assessment, brand approval, seller and reseller onboarding for manufacturers and traders across India: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
GeM registration requirements by business type and role
What GeM checks for each kind of seller. Find your business type or role to see the key details.
Showing all 12 business types and roles
| No. | Business Type / Role | Key Requirement | Next Step | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProprietorshipSole proprietor business | Proprietor’s PAN (4th letter P), Aadhaar-linked mobile | Seller | |
| 2 | Partnership / LLPPartnership firm or limited liability partnership | Firm PAN (4th letter F), partner as key person | Seller | |
| 3 | Private / Public Limited CompanyCompany registered with MCA | Company PAN (4th letter C), CIN, director as key person | Seller | |
| 4 | Trust / SocietyRegistered trusts, societies and other bodies | Trust/society PAN, registration certificate | Seller | |
| 5 | Government Entity / PSUGovernment sellers and CPSEs | Government entity PAN (4th letter G) | Seller | |
| 6 | MSE Seller (Udyam)Micro and small enterprises | Udyam / UAM number and linked mobile | PreferenceMSE benefits in bids | |
| 7 | DPIIT StartupStartups recognised by DPIIT | DPIIT number and linked mobile | PreferenceStartup relaxations | |
| 8 | Product Seller / OEMManufacturers selling their own products | Vendor assessment or exemption for OEM status | Needs VA / VAE | |
| 9 | Product Reseller / TraderTraders, dealers and distributors | OEM authorisation for Q2 / Q3 categories | Needs OEM authorisation | |
| 10 | Service ProviderManpower, security, cab hiring, AMC, facility management and more | Validation of Service Provider (VSP): certificates and govt project experience | Needs VSP | |
| 11 | Deemed OEM (Foreign Brand)Indian entity representing a foreign OEM | Deemed OEM Undertaking + vendor assessment | Needs VA | |
| 12 | Secondary SellersStaff users for bids, catalogues and orders | Created by the primary seller with the same ID method | Optional |
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Sources: GeM Policies/Manuals (Sellers): Vendor Validation Policy v5.0 (w.e.f. 25 September 2026), Policy of Brand and Product Approval v2.0, GeM Quadrant Policy (CMS 3.0), Revenue Policy v1.6 and seller registration pre-requisites, checked on 1 November 2026.
Get your GeM registration plan and quote
Tell us your business, products and brand. A GeM specialist confirms the route (seller, OEM, VA or VAE, reseller), documents, timeline and cost, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Vendor assessment specialistsDesktop and video assessment prepared end to end.
What GeM registration costs
GeM charges an annual milestone fee of ₹10,000 + taxes once your orders cross ₹20 lakh in a financial year, and 0.30% only on orders above ₹10 lakh.
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GeM seller updates you need to know
From GeM’s policies and notices.
Caution money discontinued Revised policy
GeM no longer asks sellers and service providers for caution money. Earlier deposits (₹2,000 to ₹25,000 by turnover) can be withdrawn from Dashboard → Manage Caution Money Account.
Vendor Validation Policy v5.0 From 25 Sep 2026
New rules for OEM vendor assessment and exemption, with RITES as the validation agency, staggered video assessment and updated VAE criteria.
Service catalogues must be revalidated By 15 Nov 2026
Service providers must ‘Validate and Save’ each category catalogue at least once in six months, or it’s deactivated.
Revenue Policy v1.6 From 26 Aug 2025
No transaction charge on orders up to ₹10 lakh, and none until your orders cross ₹20 lakh in the year.
Your GeM registration in five steps
Most rejections and delays come from mismatches between PAN, ITR, GST and bank details. We check them before you start.
Eligibility & Documents
We confirm your business type, role (OEM, reseller or service provider) and collect PAN, ITR, GST, bank and Udyam details.
Day 1Account Creation
The authorised person signs up with Aadhaar or personal PAN, and the organisation profile is created.
Day 1Profile Validation
PAN, CIN, ITR, GSTIN, bank (PFMS) and addresses are validated, with key person and office details completed.
Day 1–3Catalogue or Service Offering
Products are listed with brand, specs, MRP proof and images, or service categories are set up and validated.
Day 3–7OEM / Reseller Route
OEMs go for vendor assessment; resellers get OEM authorisation; then you’re ready for orders and bids.
NextGeM onboarding for businesses across India
GeM is fully online, so we onboard manufacturers, MSEs, startups, traders and service providers anywhere in India, and Indian representatives of foreign OEMs, including:
Common GeM registration mistakes
Name Mismatches
Business name, PAN, GST and bank records must match exactly, or validation fails.
ITR Not Updated
ITR can be updated on GeM only two days after filing. Without it you can’t bid.
Wrong Seller Role
Listing your own products as a reseller loses OEM privileges and buyer trust.
Images and MRP Proof
Catalogues are rejected for non-compliant images or MRP not backed by packaging or an OEM letter.
Everything you need to sell on GeM
GeM OEM Registration & Vendor Assessment
RITES vendor assessment, VAE, brand approval and OEM dashboard. See GeM OEM Registration.
GeM Reseller Registration
Reseller onboarding, OEM authorisation and catalogue pairing. See GeM Reseller Registration.
GeM Authorization Code
How OEMs issue codes and resellers use them in Q2 and Q3. See GeM Authorization Code.
Common questions about GeM registration
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