GeM Registration Cost Calculator
GeM portal registration is free — estimate the optional add-on costs (vendor assessment, caution money, facilitation) for becoming a GeM seller, live.
Cost breakdown
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Disclaimer: Indicative estimate only. GeM portal registration is free. Caution money, QCI vendor-assessment fee and any facilitation charges are optional/conditional and may change per GeM & QCI policy.
GeM registration is free — what actually costs money
Registering as a seller on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has no government fee — creating your seller account and listing basic products is free. Costs only arise from optional or conditional add-ons: the QCI Vendor Assessment, refundable caution money based on your turnover slab, and any professional help you choose to hire.
Caution money slabs & vendor assessment
GeM may collect a one-time refundable caution money deposit that scales with your expected transaction value. The Vendor Assessment by the Quality Council of India (QCI) is a paid, one-time evaluation needed for many product categories and to sell as an OEM.
| Up to ₹1,00,000 | ₹5,000 |
| ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Above ₹10,00,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Base assessment fee | ₹11,200 |
| GST @ 18% | ₹2,016 |
| Total payable | ₹13,216 |
How the estimate is calculated
Portal registration is free, so the total cost is simply your caution-money slab plus any optional add-ons you tick — the QCI vendor assessment (₹13,216) and an optional professional/facilitation fee (₹2,999 indicative). Here are three common seller scenarios:
Documents needed for GeM registration
Keep these ready before you start — they let you complete the free seller registration and, where applicable, the vendor assessment quickly.
Key terms explained
GeM registration fee
There is no fee to register as a seller on the Government e-Marketplace. Creating your seller profile and listing products on the portal is completely free.
Vendor Assessment (QCI)
A one-time, paid evaluation by the Quality Council of India — ₹11,200 + 18% GST ≈ ₹13,216 — needed to sell in many categories and to be listed as an OEM. Valid for around three years.
Caution money
A refundable one-time security deposit GeM may collect, scaling with your transacted value — ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or ₹25,000. Returned on exit when there are no pending dues.
OEM Panel
Registering as an Original Equipment Manufacturer lets you authorise resellers and list brand products. It requires a valid Vendor Assessment first.
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Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.