By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Advocate, High Court of Jharkhand · General information, not legal advice for a specific case.
To sell on GeM, create a seller account with your PAN and Aadhaar- or PAN-linked mobile, complete the business profile with GSTIN and bank details, then list your products or services. Some categories also need vendor assessment. Keep every name and address identical across PAN, GST, Udyam and bank records.
Who can register
Manufacturers, traders, resellers and service providers can register as sellers on GeM. Proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, companies and societies can all register. If you resell another brand's products, the platform may ask for OEM authorisation for some categories.
Documents to keep ready
- PAN of the business (and of the proprietor or authorised signatory)
- Aadhaar- or PAN-linked mobile number for verification
- GST registration (GSTIN), unless you are exempt and the category allows it
- Udyam registration, if you want MSE benefits
- Bank account details, ideally the account linked to your PAN
- Incorporation or partnership documents
- Office address proof and contact email
- Product details: specifications, MRP, images and brand information
Step-by-step registration
- Create the account. On gem.gov.in, choose seller sign-up, verify the mobile and email, and create the primary user.
- Verify the business. Enter PAN and complete the identity verification the portal asks for.
- Complete the profile. Add GSTIN, registered and office addresses, bank details and turnover information.
- Add Udyam details. If you are an MSE, add your Udyam number so buyers can see your status.
- Vendor assessment, if required. Some categories need assessment before you can list. Read the category rules before you start.
- List your catalogue. Add products or services with exact specifications, prices and stock.
- Start bidding. Watch bids and reverse auctions in your category and respond before the closing time.
Mistakes that delay approval
- Different spellings of the business name across PAN, GST and bank records
- Office address on GeM not matching the GST registration
- Catalogue specifications copied loosely instead of matching the item exactly
- Listing in a category that needs OEM authorisation without having it
- Letting the profile go stale after a change of address, bank or signatory
After registration
Registration is the start, not the finish. Buyers compare price, specification and delivery terms. Keep your catalogue current, track bids in your category every day and respond to clarifications quickly. A tidy profile with valid documents also helps when you later bid on CPPP or state portals.
Frequently asked questions
Is GeM seller registration free?
Basic seller registration on GeM does not carry a fee, but some steps, such as vendor assessment for certain categories, may involve charges. Charges change from time to time, so check the current rules on the GeM portal before paying anyone.
How long does GeM registration take?
If your documents are in order and details match across PAN, GST and bank records, the account and profile can usually be completed quickly. Delays mostly come from mismatched details, vendor assessment and catalogue corrections.
Can I register on GeM without GST?
Some sellers and categories may be allowed without GSTIN, but most buyers and categories expect it. Check the eligibility rules shown on GeM for your category before you start.
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