Guide · Updated September 2026
How to apply for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy, step by step
The short answer
Applying for the rooftop solar subsidy takes four stages: register on the PM Surya Ghar national portal with your electricity connection and bank details, get DISCOM feasibility approval, have a registered vendor install the system, and receive inspection and commissioning — after which the subsidy lands in your bank account, usually within 30 days.
Step 1 — Register on the national portal
Create an account at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your mobile number, electricity consumer number, and a bank account in the same name. This registration drives both the DISCOM approval workflow and the subsidy payout, so every detail must match your electricity bill exactly.
Step 2 — Feasibility approval
Your DISCOM reviews the application: connection capacity, transformer headroom and roof details. For homes this is mostly a formality — single-phase connections typically get 3–5 kW cleared. Approval takes days to a couple of weeks.
Step 3 — Choose a registered vendor and install
Pick a vendor registered on the portal — that is mandatory for the subsidy. Get two or three itemised quotes and compare them against our calculator figure; this is exactly what the quote request on this site does for you. A residential install takes one to three days on site.
Step 4 — Inspection, net meter, payout
The DISCOM installs a bidirectional meter and commissions the system. Submit the commissioning certificate on the portal, and the subsidy lands in your bank account — typically within 30 days.
Run your own numbers
Guides give you the rules; the calculator gives you your numbers. One input — your monthly bill.
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How long does the whole process take?
Four to ten weeks end to end in most states. The DISCOM’s meter installation and inspection queue is the slowest, least predictable part.
Can my installer do the paperwork?
Registered installers file the net-metering and commissioning paperwork routinely. But the portal registration, consumer number and bank account must be yours — never hand over OTPs or banking credentials.