GeM Portal Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides for sellers on India's Government e-Marketplace. For login and bidding, always use the official portal at gem.gov.in.
What Is GeM Portal? Full Form, Meaning & How It Works (2026 Guide)
GeM portal full form, meaning, who runs it, and how buying and selling works on India's Government e-Marketplace. A plain-language guide for first-time sellers and MSMEs.
Read guide · 7 minGeM Portal Login: How to Sign In Safely as a Seller or Buyer
Step-by-step GeM portal login guide for sellers and buyers, how to reset your password, fix common login errors, and avoid fake GeM login pages.
Read guide · 5 minGeM Caution Money Discontinued: What Changed and How to Get Your Refund
GeM removed the caution money requirement for sellers and service providers in August 2025. What caution money was, what changed, and how to withdraw an existing deposit.
Read guide · 4 minGeM Bid vs Reverse Auction vs Direct Purchase: Which One Are You In?
Understand the three ways government buyers purchase on GeM — direct purchase, L1 purchase and bid/reverse auction — and how sellers should respond to each.
Read guide · 6 minGeM Portal for MSMEs: Benefits, Purchase Preference & EMD Exemption
How Micro and Small Enterprises benefit on the GeM portal — 25% procurement target, purchase preference, EMD exemption, and practical steps to use them.
Read guide · 6 minGeM Portal Helpline Number, Email & Support Ticket (2026)
Official GeM portal helpline numbers (1800-419-3436, 1800-102-3436), timings, email, ticket system and category-specific helplines — and how to get your issue resolved faster.
Read guide · 4 minGeM Registration Fees 2026: What Sellers Actually Pay
Is GeM registration free? Yes — but here is the full picture: caution money (discontinued), EMD, ePBG, vendor assessment and transaction charges explained for new sellers.
Read guide · 5 minGeM Direct Purchase Limit 2026: ₹50,000 Rule, L1 Up to ₹10 Lakh
Current GeM direct purchase limit (₹50,000), L1 purchase range (₹50,000–₹10 lakh) and bid threshold (above ₹10 lakh) under GFR Rule 149, with what it means for sellers.
Read guide · 5 minHow to Participate in a GeM Bid: Step-by-Step for First-Time Sellers
How to find a GeM bid, check eligibility, prepare documents, submit technical and financial offers, and handle the reverse auction — a practical walkthrough for new sellers.
Read guide · 7 min