How to Apply for PM Surya Ghar (2026): Step-by-Step Guide

Quick answer: Register at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your electricity consumer number, wait for your DISCOM's feasibility approval, choose a registered vendor, install, apply for net metering, and after inspection and commissioning submit your bank details — the subsidy (up to ₹78,000) is credited directly to your account, typically within about 30 days. Total time: usually 30–90 days. A good installer does almost all of this for you.

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the central government's flagship rooftop solar scheme — a direct subsidy of up to ₹78,000 plus net metering that can bring a typical household bill close to zero. The scheme has already crossed 40 lakh solarised homes with a target of 75 lakh by December 2026, so DISCOM processes are now well-oiled. Here is exactly what happens at each step, and where applicants typically get stuck.

Before you start: the eligibility checklist

• You own the home, and the electricity connection is in your name (keep a recent bill handy — you will need the consumer number).
• You have shadow-free roof space — roughly 80–100 sq ft per kW.
• The installation will be new (not an existing system), and you have not availed a rooftop solar subsidy before.
• You have a bank account in your name for the subsidy transfer.

Step 1: Register on the national portal

Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in and register with your state, your DISCOM (e.g. TGSPDCL in Hyderabad), your electricity consumer number, mobile number and email. You will get login credentials tied to your connection.

Tip: the consumer number is printed on your electricity bill. Use the mobile number you actually check — every status update comes there.

Step 2: Submit the application

Log in and fill the rooftop solar application: applicant details, address, and the capacity you want in kW. If you are unsure about capacity, this is where an installer's advice matters — 3 kW captures the full ₹78,000 subsidy and suits most homes.

Tip: applying for a much higher capacity than your sanctioned load can trigger a load-enhancement requirement. An experienced vendor checks this before you apply.

Step 3: Wait for DISCOM feasibility approval

Your DISCOM reviews the application against your connection and network and issues a feasibility approval. This usually takes a couple of weeks depending on workload.

Stuck here? Most delays are documentation mismatches — name on the bill versus application, or pending dues. Clear dues and keep the names identical.

Step 4: Choose a registered vendor — the step that matters most

After feasibility, the portal shows the list of registered vendors for your state and district. You must install through a registered vendor to get the subsidy — but the portal list is long and undifferentiated. Compare on: years in business, who manufactures or sources the components, installed references you can verify, service network in your city, and whether net metering and paperwork are included in the quoted price.

Tip: price-only selection is how homeowners end up with thin structures and unbranded inverters. Judge quotes line by line.

Step 5: Installation

The vendor installs your system to MNRE specifications — typically 1–2 days of physical work for a residential system: structure, panels, inverter, cabling, earthing and protections.

Step 6: Net metering — application, inspection, meter

Plant details are submitted on the portal and a net metering application goes to your DISCOM. The DISCOM inspects the installation and installs the bi-directional net meter, which records both what you import and what you export to the grid.

Tip: with Greentek, this entire step — application, inspection coordination, meter installation — is handled for you. You never visit a DISCOM office.

Step 7: Commissioning and subsidy in your bank

After successful inspection, the commissioning certificate is generated on the portal. You then submit your bank account details and a cancelled cheque — and the central subsidy is credited by direct benefit transfer, typically within about 30 days.

Important: the subsidy always comes to your account. Be cautious of anyone who asks you to route it elsewhere or promises to "adjust it in the price" — that is not how the scheme works.

How much subsidy will you get?

Central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar; some states offer additional top-ups. Scheme parameters are set by the government and can be revised — figures current as of July 2026.

Documents to keep ready

• Recent electricity bill (for consumer number and name match)
• Proof of ownership / identity as asked on the portal
• Bank account details and a cancelled cheque for the subsidy transfer
• Photographs of the roof (some DISCOMs ask during feasibility)

Typical timeline

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy?

Indian homeowners with an electricity connection in their name, property ownership and suitable shadow-free roof space. It must be a new installation, and you should not have claimed a rooftop solar subsidy before.

Do I have to pick a vendor from the portal list?

Yes — the installation must be done by a vendor registered on the national portal for your state to qualify for the subsidy. You choose freely from that list; compare experience and component quality, not just price.

Can the vendor do the application for me?

Yes. Established installers like Greentek handle the entire process — portal registration, feasibility, net metering and subsidy documentation — while the subsidy still comes directly to your own bank account.

How long does the whole process take?

Usually 30–90 days end to end depending on your DISCOM. The installation itself is only 1–2 days.

When do I get the ₹78,000?

After commissioning and net meter installation, you submit bank details and a cancelled cheque on the portal; the subsidy is credited by DBT, typically within about 30 days.

Is there a loan option for the balance amount?

Yes — the scheme is supported by collateral-light loan products from major banks for residential rooftop systems, and most installers can connect you to financing. Ask about EMI options during your site survey.

Prefer to skip the paperwork entirely?

Greentek files your PM Surya Ghar application, handles DISCOM feasibility and net metering, and installs the system — you just approve and watch the subsidy land in your account. In solar since 1997, headquartered in Secunderabad, operating across India, UAE and Kenya.