PM Surya Ghar subsidy status check - citizen guide 2026

Has your PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar subsidy not reached your bank yet? You can track it on the national portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in, and the Central Financial Assistance is meant to be credited within 30 working days of submitting a correct claim. This guide shows you how to check the status, what each stage means, and how to use RTI if the money is stuck.

PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central scheme that gives homes a subsidy to install rooftop solar. It is run by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The subsidy, called Central Financial Assistance, is paid straight to your bank account after your system is installed, inspected, and commissioned through the national portal.

The scheme is administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). You apply and track everything on the national portal pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Your local DISCOM (electricity distribution company) handles the feasibility check, the inspection, and the net meter.

Eligibility. You must be a residential consumer with a valid electricity connection in your own name. The system must be installed by a vendor registered with your DISCOM. Systems installed by yourself or by an unregistered vendor are not eligible for the subsidy.

Subsidy slabs (Central Financial Assistance). Per the official scheme:

• Up to 2 kW: Rs. 30,000 per kW.
• Additional capacity from 2 kW to 3 kW: Rs. 18,000 per kW.
• Systems larger than 3 kW: total subsidy capped at Rs. 78,000.

The RTI angle. Your application, feasibility, inspection, and subsidy claim records sit mainly with your DISCOM. So if the subsidy is stuck, the DISCOM is the right public authority to ask first under the RTI Act 2005. Section 6(1) lets you file the request. Section 7(1) gives the Public Information Officer 30 days to reply. If there is no reply or a poor reply, Section 19(1) lets you file a first appeal. MNRE is the policy authority, so route DISCOM questions to the DISCOM, not to MNRE.

1. Open pmsuryaghar.gov.in and click the consumer login.
2. Select your State and your DISCOM.
3. Enter your registered mobile number or your electricity consumer account number.
4. Verify with the OTP sent to your mobile.
5. Open your application dashboard. It shows your current stage, from feasibility through to subsidy.
6. To see the subsidy claim, open the CFA or subsidy claim section. It shows whether your bank details are accepted and whether the payment is processed.
7. If a stage is stuck, use the grievance section on the portal to raise a complaint.

You can also call the official helpline 15555 for help with your application.

To register and apply, keep these ready:

• Latest electricity bill with your consumer account number.
• Active 10-digit mobile number for OTP.
• Active email ID for the activation link.
• The SANDES app on your mobile (used for OTP verification).

To claim the subsidy after commissioning, you also need:

• Bank account number, bank name, and IFS code.
• A clear copy of a cancelled cheque in your name. If you do not have one, a clear front page of your bank passbook may be used.

Common errors and fixes. A blurred or torn cancelled cheque gets rejected, so upload a clear copy. A wrong email means the 24-hour activation link lapses, so wait a day and register again. A wrong consumer number stops registration, so re-register with the correct bill details. If your name does not match the bank account, the claim can fail, so use an account in your own name.

To,
The Public Information Officer,
[Name of your DISCOM / electricity distribution company]
[Office address]

Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005
regarding my PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar subsidy claim.

Sir/Madam,

Under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, please provide:

1. The current status of my PM Surya Ghar subsidy (CFA) claim linked to
   electricity consumer number ____________ and portal application number
   ____________ .
2. The date my commissioning certificate was issued and the date my CFA
   claim was received.
3. The reason for any delay or rejection of my subsidy claim, with copies
   of the noting or remarks on file.
4. The expected date by which the CFA will be credited to my bank account.

The information sought relates to my own application. As per Section 7(1)
of the Act, kindly provide the reply within 30 days. If it is not received,
I will exercise my right to a first appeal under Section 19(1) of the Act.

I enclose the application fee of Rs. 10. [Mention BPL exemption if it applies.]

Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Address]
[Phone / email]
[Date]

Log in at pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your consumer number and mobile OTP, then open your application dashboard and the subsidy claim section to see the current stage.

The Central Financial Assistance is credited to your bank account by DBT within 30 working days of submitting a correct claim, provided all your details are found correct.

Common reasons are a blurred or wrong-name cancelled cheque, a bank detail mismatch, or a pending DISCOM step. Check the grievance section first, then file RTI with your DISCOM.

The national portal is pmsuryaghar.gov.in. The consumer login and tracking are at consumer.pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Both are run by MNRE.

You get Rs. 30,000 per kW up to 2 kW and Rs. 18,000 per kW for the next 1 kW, with the total capped at Rs. 78,000 for systems larger than 3 kW.

No. The system must be installed by a vendor registered with your DISCOM. Do-it-yourself or unregistered-vendor installations are not eligible for the CFA.

After commissioning, you submit your bank account number, bank name, IFS code, and a clear cancelled cheque in your name. A clear passbook front page may be used if a cheque is not available.

Yes. File an RTI under Section 6(1) with your DISCOM asking for the status and reason for delay. The PIO must reply within 30 days under Section 7(1).

The official toll-free helpline is 15555 for any query about your application or subsidy.

• National Portal for Rooftop Solar, pmsuryaghar.gov.in
• Consumer login and status tracking
• MNRE Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme
• PM Surya Ghar Central Subsidy slabs (Delhi government)

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• e-Shram card status check
• The RTI Act 2005 explained
• How to file an RTI application
• How to file a first appeal under Section 19
• The RTI Playbook