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. Under the scheme guidelines, the Central Financial Assistance is processed within 15 days of your DISCOM approving the installation. 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 launched on 13 February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It gives homes a subsidy to install rooftop solar panels and aims to cover 1 crore households, with the scheme period ending on 31 March 2027. It is run by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The subsidy, called Central Financial Assistance (CFA), is paid to your bank account after your system is installed, inspected and approved through the national portal. The aim is free or low-cost electricity of up to 300 units a month from the household's own panels.

One reason a subsidy gets held is a name mismatch. The name on your bank account must exactly match the consumer name on your electricity bill. Related subsidy-status guides that follow the same RTI approach include PM-Kisan status check, LPG subsidy status, and PMAY subsidy status check.

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, which REC Limited runs as the national implementing agency. Your local DISCOM (electricity distribution company) handles feasibility, the inspection and the metering agreement. For broader context on government transparency mechanisms, see our guide on Digital India governance schemes.

Eligibility. You must be a residential consumer with a valid electricity connection and consumer number. The bank account for the subsidy must be in exactly the same name as the electricity bill. The system must be installed by a vendor registered on the national portal and use made-in-India panels that meet the Domestic Content Requirement. Self-installed systems and systems from unregistered vendors are not eligible for the subsidy. Housing societies and RWAs can apply for common facilities.

Subsidy slabs (Central Financial Assistance). Per the MNRE guidelines dated 7 June 2024:

• First 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.
• Special category states and UTs (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J and K, Ladakh, the North East including Sikkim, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep): 10% higher, capped at Rs. 85,800.

The RTI angle. Feasibility, inspection and metering records sit with your DISCOM. The subsidy redemption and release sit on the national portal, which REC Limited runs for MNRE. So if the DISCOM stage is stuck, a government-owned DISCOM is the right public authority to ask under the RTI Act 2005. If the subsidy stage is stuck after DISCOM approval, ask MNRE. 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. See our RTI first appeal guide.

A frequent question is how to track an application. Here is the step-by-step process to check status by mobile number:

1. Open pmsuryaghar.gov.in and choose Login, then Consumer Login.
2. Enter your registered mobile number and the captcha.
3. Tick the box saying you have read the scheme guidelines and press Verify.
4. Enter the OTP sent to your mobile by SMS.
5. Open your application. It shows your current stage, from feasibility through to subsidy.
6. Note any remark on a returned or held application, and take a dated screenshot.
7. If a stage is stuck, use the Grievance option on the portal to raise a complaint.

You can also call the official helpline 15555 for help with your application. For DISCOM-specific electricity complaints, see our guides on electricity complaint RTI and electricity connection delay CGRF.

Once you submit your application on the portal, it moves through several stages. Understanding each stage helps you know what to expect and when to act:

Common errors and fixes. A blurred or unclear cancelled cheque can hold up bank validation, so upload a clear copy. If your name does not match between the bank account and the electricity bill, the subsidy is not processed, so correct the name with your DISCOM or bank. Since 3 September 2026, applications with a confidence score below 70% cannot be redeemed directly: download the undertaking, sign it, and upload it with a Government ID such as Aadhaar or Voter ID.

The subsidy calculation under PM Surya Ghar is straightforward once you know the slabs. The Central Financial Assistance (CFA) amount depends on your system capacity:

The CFA is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your registered bank account, or to your loan account if you took the scheme loan and redeem on or after 14 August 2026. Some states add their own subsidy. Delhi's notified rate is Rs. 10,000 per kW up to Rs. 30,000, paid by DBT using your portal data; see the Delhi Solar Portal. A September 2026 notice on that portal announces Rs. 78,000, with free installation for homes using less than 400 units a month; read what is confirmed so far. Uttar Pradesh adds Rs. 15,000 per kW up to 2 kW, which UPNEDA releases after the central subsidy. The central subsidy is processed within 15 days of DISCOM approval.

Installing rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar involves a structured process. Here is the full installation guide from registration to commissioning:

1. Step 1: Register on the portal. Go to pmsuryaghar.gov.in, verify your mobile number with an OTP, then apply with your state, district, DISCOM and consumer number.
2. Step 2: Feasibility check. Your DISCOM clears technical feasibility. For systems up to 10 kW, the guidelines treat it as deemed approved once your state has put that rule in place.
3. Step 3: Choose a registered vendor. Select a vendor from the national portal's list for your DISCOM. An unregistered vendor means no subsidy. Read our guide on how to identify fake PM scheme scams to protect yourself.
4. Step 4: Vendor agreement and installation. Agree terms, upload the work agreement, and enter your bank details before installation is submitted. The vendor installs the panels and wiring.
5. Step 5: Installation details. The vendor uploads geo-tagged photos and DCR certificate details and sends them to you. You check them and submit them to the DISCOM.
6. Step 6: Net meter. The net meter is provided by the DISCOM, or you can buy one from enlisted meter vendors. It records both energy consumed and energy exported to the grid.
7. Step 7: Inspection and commissioning. The DISCOM inspects the system, signs the metering agreement and certifies the installation.
8. Step 8: Redeem the subsidy. Log in and redeem it. The CFA is processed within 15 days of DISCOM approval.

To register and apply, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and keep these documents ready:

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be a residential consumer with a valid electricity connection.
• The bank account must be in exactly the same name as the electricity bill.
• Must have a roof, terrace, balcony or elevated structure suitable for panels.
• The system must be installed by a vendor registered on the national portal.
• Housing cooperative societies and RWAs get Rs. 18,000 per kW for common facilities (lifts, pumps, common lighting, EV charging), for systems up to 500 kW.

Needed to register:

• Your electricity consumer account number, from your latest bill.
• An active 10-digit mobile number for the SMS OTP.
• An email ID, which the portal verifies with an OTP.

Needed for the subsidy:

• Bank account number, bank name and IFS code, entered before installation is submitted.
• A clear cancelled cheque or passbook copy in your name. The portal FAQ says these bank documents are the only mandatory documents at application.

PM Surya Ghar is not the first central rooftop solar scheme. Here is how it relates to the earlier Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Phase II programme, per the MNRE guidelines and their amendments:

Phase II applications that were submitted but not installed on 1 April 2025 were deleted from the database, and those households can apply again under PM Surya Ghar. Related schemes that citizens often ask about include Saubhagya Yojana (rural electrification). The Ministry of Power oversees broader electricity sector reforms, while MNRE runs solar-specific initiatives. For DISCOM-level electricity disputes, see electricity ombudsman complaints.

Installation figures change every day, so we do not reproduce a state table here. The national portal publishes current numbers under State/UT-wise Progress. As on 14 September 2026, the portal showed 82,94,833 applications and 47,89,902 rooftop installations nationally.

If your application has been stuck at the DISCOM stage and the grievance system has not helped, filing an RTI with a government-owned DISCOM is a strong next step. The DISCOM holds your feasibility, inspection and metering records. If the hold-up is after DISCOM approval, the 2026 guide has a sample RTI to MNRE.

RTI filing steps:

1. Identify the PIO. Your DISCOM has a designated Public Information Officer. Check the DISCOM's website or our state RTI portals directory.
2. Draft the RTI application. Use the sample letter below. Ask specific questions about your application stage, the inspection date and the reason for delay.
3. Pay the fee. The RTI fee is Rs. 10 for central public authorities, and state fees vary. BPL cardholders are exempt. See RTI fees by state.
4. File online or offline. Use your state's online RTI portal where one exists, or post the application. For central public authorities such as MNRE, use rtionline.gov.in. See how to file RTI online.
5. Wait 30 days. The PIO must reply within 30 days under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act.
6. File a first appeal if needed. If there is no reply or an unsatisfactory reply, file a first appeal under Section 19(1) within 30 days. See how to file a first appeal.

For the general RTI filing process, see how to file an RTI application and RTI application format. For understanding what information you can get, see what information RTI can get. For guidance specific to government scheme delays, see RTI for government scheme delays and RTI for electricity bill disputes.

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 application.

Sir/Madam,

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

1. The current status of my PM Surya Ghar application linked to
   electricity consumer number ____________ and portal application number
   ____________ .
2. The date of the feasibility decision, the date of inspection of my
   rooftop system, and the date the installation was approved on the
   national portal.
3. The reason for any delay, return or rejection of my application, with
   copies of the noting or remarks on file.
4. The name and designation of the officer currently dealing with my
   application.

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 consumer.pmsuryaghar.gov.in with your registered mobile number, the captcha and the SMS OTP. Open your application to see the current stage and any remark.

Under the MNRE guidelines, the subsidy is processed within 15 days of your DISCOM approving the installation, after you redeem it in your login. Scheme loan cases redeeming on or after 14 August 2026 are credited to the loan account.

Reasons include a name mismatch between your bank account and electricity bill, a confidence score below 70% that needs an undertaking, an unclear cheque or passbook upload, or a pending DISCOM step. Check the remark first, then raise a grievance, then file RTI.

The national portal is pmsuryaghar.gov.in. The consumer login and tracking are at consumer.pmsuryaghar.gov.in. The portal is managed 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 of 3 kW or more. Special category states and UTs get 10% more.

No. The system must be installed by a vendor registered on the national portal, with made-in-India panels that meet the Domestic Content Requirement.

Your bank account number, bank name, IFS code, and a clear cancelled cheque or passbook copy in the same name as your electricity bill. Enter them before installation is submitted.

Yes. File an RTI under Section 6(1) with a government-owned DISCOM for DISCOM-stage delays, or with MNRE if the hold-up is after DISCOM approval. The PIO must reply within 30 days under Section 7(1). See RTI for government scheme delays for a detailed guide.

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

None as a direct grant. The scheme subsidises the panels, and the aim is free or low-cost electricity of up to 300 units a month from your own roof. Surplus energy exported to the grid is handled under your state's metering rules.

Yes. Housing cooperative societies and RWAs can install rooftop solar for common facilities such as lifts, pumps and EV charging, and receive Rs. 18,000 per kW for systems up to 500 kW, at 3 kW per house.

Yes, but the subsidy covers only the balance up to 3 kW overall. For example, a home that already had a 1 kW subsidised system and grows to 4 kW can claim subsidy only for 2 more kW.

If the PIO does not reply within 30 days, file a first appeal under Section 19(1). If the first appellate authority also does not help, file a second appeal with the State Information Commission. See how to file a second appeal.

• National Portal for Rooftop Solar, pmsuryaghar.gov.in
• Consumer login and status tracking
• MNRE, OM No. 318/17/2024-Grid Connected Rooftop dated 7 June 2024, Operational Guidelines for CFA to Residential Consumers, with amendments dated 7 July 2025 and 31 August 2026
• MNRE Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Home
• Ministry of Power, Government of India
• Delhi Solar Portal, state subsidy under the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, 2023
• Central RTI Online Portal

• PM Surya Ghar 2026: subsidy, eligibility, status and deadline
• How to file an RTI application
• The RTI Act 2005 complete guide
• The RTI Playbook
• How to file a first appeal under Section 19
• First appeal under Section 19, detailed guide
• How to file a second appeal with CIC/SIC
• RTI for government scheme delays
• Subsidy status RTI, overview
• How to check LPG subsidy status
• PM-Kisan status check
• PMAY subsidy status check
• e-Shram card status check
• Electricity complaint RTI
• Electricity connection delay CGRF
• Check DBT-linked Aadhaar seeding status
• PFMS payment status check
• How to file RTI online in India
• RTI fees by state
• State RTI portals directory
• What information can RTI get
• How to identify fake PM scheme scams

See also: PM Surya Ghar subsidy for housing societies and RWAs.