GeM seller guides
Practical, data-backed guides for India's Government e-Marketplace sellers — updated with live GemSetu platform stats.
See our GeM bid preparation cost benchmark (clerk vs consultant vs GemSetu) →How to register on GeM in 2026
Complete document checklist for proprietorships, partnerships, and companies registering on Government e-Marketplace.
8 min read · Read guide →GeM payment delay: CRAC stuck? What to do
Why payments stall after CRAC, how penal interest accrues, and steps to recover your money faster.
6 min read · Read guide →GeM show cause notice (SCN): 5-day clock explained
What triggers an SCN, severity categories, and how to respond before automatic suspension.
7 min read · Read guide →GeM affidavit format and how to get one fast
Which affidavits GeM requires, stamp paper denominations, and notarisation steps.
5 min read · Read guide →GeM bid preparation: documents you need before quoting
EMD, OEM authorisation, technical compliance, and the document packet buyers expect.
9 min read · Read guide →How to clear GeM vendor assessment in 2026
Why VA blocks bidding, common failure reasons, and a checklist to get assessment-ready fast.
7 min read · Read guide →GeM catalogue upload guide: avoid rejection
HSN codes, brand approval, Make in India rules, and image specs for first-time GeM sellers.
8 min read · Read guide →GeM EMD exemption for MSME sellers: complete guide
How Udyam-registered MSME sellers claim EMD waiver on GeM bids, which bids qualify, and what to upload.
7 min read · Read guide →Udyam registration for GeM sellers: is it mandatory?
Why Udyam matters for GeM registration, EMD exemption, and the Make in India preference — step-by-step guide.
6 min read · Read guide →GeM reverse auction and L1 bidding explained
How price comparison, reverse auction, and L1 selection work on GeM — strategy for competitive bidding.
7 min read · Read guide →Class 3 DSC for GeM: what it costs and how to get it fast
Why GeM requires Class 3 DSC, cost, validity, where to get it, and how to avoid name-mismatch rejections.
6 min read · Read guide →GeM registration rejected or pending: how to fix it
Top rejection reasons — PAN/Aadhaar mismatch, wrong DSC, bank account errors — and exactly how to resolve each.
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