GeM portal registration is free. But you have to pay a one-time caution money to register as a Seller on GeM.

Caution money is mandatory for all. It’s a one-time payment, and based on the seller’s annual turnover.

It’s a form of security deposit on GeM. It allows the portal to have genuine sellers and bring discipline.

Caution Money amount: Seller annual turnover: Less than ₹1 crore Caution Money: ₹5,000

Seller annual turnover: ₹1 crore - ₹10 crores Caution Money: ₹10,000

Seller annual turnover: ₹10 crores & above Caution Money: ₹25,000

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