PM Surya Ghar Subsidy Slabs 2026

The PM Surya Ghar subsidy slabs are set by the central government through MNRE. The central rates have not changed since the scheme's launch on 13 Feb 2024 in the guidelines amended July 2025. If you're still quoting the same numbers you learned a year ago, there's a chance you're showing your customer the wrong subsidy, in either direction, because state top-ups, special-category rates and the battery rule are easy to get wrong.

This guide compiles the central slabs and the special-category rates as of 31 Oct 2026, explains what to check for state top-ups, and gives you a verification checklist to ensure your proposals stay accurate.

PM Surya Ghar Central Subsidy Slabs, The MNRE-Defined Rates

The central subsidy structure has been stable since the scheme's operational launch on 13 Feb 2024 (MNRE guidelines, clause 5(h), checked 31 Oct 2026). If you need the full working, our guide to how to calculate PM Surya Ghar subsidy for any system size walks through the arithmetic for any kW value. PM Surya Ghar national portal guidelines confirm three slabs:

What Changed in 2025–2026, Updates to Know

The central slabs themselves have not changed. What has evolved:

1. ALMM List-II for solar cells. MNRE's Office Memorandum of 9 Dec 2024 makes ALMM List-II for solar cells effective from 1 Jun 2026, and a clarification of 4 Aug 2026 sets out exemptions for net-metering projects and Give It Up cases. For PM Surya Ghar CFA, modules must also meet the Domestic Content Requirement (clause 5(m)), which the OMs do not relax. See the ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) entry.

2. Deemed feasibility up to 10 kW. Under the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020 as amended, applications for rooftop systems up to 10 kW are deemed accepted without technical feasibility approval once your state and DISCOM operationalise it (guidelines, clause 6(h)). PIB reported on 4 Aug 2026 that 32 States and UTs had removed application and net-metering charges. Processing speed still differs by DISCOM, so ask your own DISCOM.

3. State top-ups. Clause 5(i) lets states add their own subsidy on top of the central CFA. Amounts and conditions are set by each state, so verify with the state nodal agency before quoting.

4. Concessional loans. The guidelines envisage low-interest loans at about repo plus 50 bps for systems up to 3 kW (clause 6(r)). PIB cited 5.75% a year "for the present" and a 10-year tenure in a Rajya Sabha reply of 28 Jul 2026. Each bank sets its own terms. For documentation requirements and disbursement timelines, see our walkthrough of the PM Surya Ghar concessional loan process.

State Top-up Subsidies, What to Check

State governments may add subsidies on top of the central grant (guidelines, clause 5(i)), subject to the scheme guidelines. These depend on state orders and budgets and change without central notice. We do not print a state-by-state table here because we could not verify a current list from official sources, so verify with the state nodal agency before quoting. For state-by-state figures in one place, see our dedicated breakdown of state top-up subsidies, and where a customer qualifies for more than one scheme, this piece on how to stack solar subsidies explains the order to apply them in.

Planning Your Pitch by Market

Markets differ in how much extra subsidy a customer can get, and in how fast DISCOMs process applications. Sort your own target markets with these three checks, using official documents:

Markets with a verified state top-up: If the state's own order gives a top-up, lead with the combined figure, written out as central plus state with the state order cited. If you do not have the order in writing, do not quote it. For the full ranking, see our breakdown of which Indian states currently offer the best solar subsidies (check its date).

Markets with the central subsidy only (₹78,000 on 3 kW): The central subsidy is still significant, but you must work harder on the payback calculation to close. Lead with electricity bill savings and the bank's actual loan EMI, not just the subsidy.

Special-category states and UTs (higher central CFA): Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, the North-Eastern states including Sikkim, A&N Islands and Lakshadweep get Rs 85,800 on 3 kW from the central scheme alone (guidelines, clause 5(h)). Compare any market against our DISCOM approval time benchmarks before committing to a timeline, and if you're new to a state, check the empanelled vendor requirements for PM Surya Ghar so you're not caught off guard by the registration process.

DISCOM Processing Times, Check Locally

The national portal is only as fast as the DISCOM processing it. The guidelines say the CFA is processed within 15 days of DISCOM approval (clause 6(t)), but the DISCOM's own inspection and approval time is not fixed, and we could not verify a ranking of DISCOMs from official sources, so we do not print one. Ask installers working with your DISCOM, and see our DGVCL net metering process guide for one worked example.

How to Verify the Current Top-up in Your State

Never rely on a blog post (including this one) to quote a state top-up to a customer. The verification steps:

1. 1

   Check the state nodal agency's official website

   Gujarat: geda.gujarat.gov.in · Rajasthan: rrecl.in · MP: mpuvnl.nic.in · Delhi: see BSES/TPDDL portals

2. 2

   Call the nodal agency's PM Surya Ghar helpline

   Every state nodal agency has a PM Surya Ghar help number. Calls take 5 minutes and give you confirmation you can put in writing if a customer questions the amount.

3. 3

   Confirm with a fellow installer in the same DISCOM area

   Installers who just completed projects in your area will know the most current state top-up amount and any conditions attached. Industry WhatsApp groups are good for this.

How the Slabs Affect Your Proposal Strategy

The slab structure creates specific strategic implications for how you pitch PM Surya Ghar projects:

The 3 kW sweet spot. Customers who can install 3 kW get the maximum subsidy efficiency, each rupee of project cost gets the maximum government contribution. A 4 kW system costs more but gets no additional subsidy. For most homeowners with budget constraints, 3 kW is the optimal recommendation. Our full cost breakdown after subsidy by system size lays out exact net-cost figures from 1 kW through 10 kW.

The 2 kW upgrade upsell. Customers initially considering 1.5 kW should be shown the cost of upgrading to 2 kW: for an illustrative ₹15,000-₹20,000 more in project cost (your own price list will differ), they get an additional ₹15,000 in subsidy (₹45,000 for 1.5 kW against ₹60,000 for 2 kW), so the marginal cost is largely subsidised. This is a strong upsell argument.

The above-3 kW commercial case. Customers asking about 5 kW or 10 kW get the same central subsidy as 3 kW. Your pitch shifts from "huge government subsidy" to "electricity bill elimination and solar ROI", a different story, but equally compelling for large roof owners. See the guide to solar ROI calculation for residential systems.

Common Misconceptions About PM Surya Ghar Slabs

Housing societies follow a different rate from these household slabs. See solar for housing society sales for the common-facility rule and the 500 kW ceiling.

How Quickest Solar CRM Keeps Your Subsidy Math Current

Staying on top of slab changes across states, especially state top-ups, is an ongoing task. Quickest Solar CRM applies the PM Surya Ghar subsidy in the proposal, so your team starts from one set of numbers. You still need to check the figure against the current guidelines and your state order.

• Proposal Generator, Build proposal templates with your logo, items, product photos and terms, with the PM Surya Ghar subsidy applied in the proposal. Check the subsidy line against the guidelines before you share a proposal.
• Quotation System, Use your admin-set price list with margin, so the gross cost on every proposal comes from the same list.
• Pipeline Management, Use customisable lead stages, labels and follow-up reminders to track which PM Surya Ghar customers are still waiting for their subsidy.

The complete guide to managing solar leads covers how top EPCs structure their PM Surya Ghar pipeline tracking end-to-end.

What to Do This Week, For Your EPC

1. Confirm the current state top-up for every state you operate in. Call the nodal agency, check the official portal, and write it down. This is a 30-minute task that prevents customer disputes.

2. Review your standard proposal template. If it hardcodes "₹78,000 subsidy" regardless of system size, fix it now. Make it show the correct slab-calculated figure for 1 kW (₹30,000), 2 kW (₹60,000) and 3 kW (₹78,000) variants, and the special-category figure where it applies.

3. Brief your sales team on the 3 kW sweet spot. Train every sales person to default-recommend 3 kW for eligible rooftops, it maximises subsidy efficiency and is the easiest justification to give a customer on the fence between sizes.

Frequently asked questions

Have the PM Surya Ghar subsidy slabs changed in 2026?

We found no change to the central slabs: the MNRE guidelines amended July 2025 carry the same rates as the 13 Feb 2024 launch (checked 31 Oct 2026). Band 1 (₹30,000/kW up to 2 kW) and Band 2 (₹18,000 for the third kW) remain the same, and special-category states have Rs 33,000/kW and Rs 19,800. State top-ups are set by each state, and the loan rate PIB cited on 28 Jul 2026 was 5.75% a year over 10 years.

Which state gives the most subsidy on PM Surya Ghar?

We could not verify a current official ranking of state top-ups, so we do not name a state. What the MNRE guidelines do set (amended July 2025) is higher central CFA for special-category States and UTs (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, the North-Eastern states including Sikkim, A&N Islands and Lakshadweep): Rs 33,000/kW for the first 2 kW and Rs 19,800 for the third kW, which is Rs 85,800 for 3 kW. Other states may add their own top-up, so always verify the current amount with the state nodal agency before including it in a customer proposal.

Is PM Surya Ghar subsidy available for hybrid solar systems?

Yes, if the hybrid system stays connected to the grid. Clause 5(l) of the MNRE guidelines (amended July 2025) says the installation may include battery storage, but the CFA is calculated on solar module capacity only, so the battery gets no subsidy. Clause 6(o) says battery hybrid systems connected to the grid are eligible subject to approval by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, and the DISCOM checks the reverse power relay protection at inspection. Off-grid systems are not eligible. Some state schemes may treat hybrid systems differently, check with your state nodal agency. For on-grid vs hybrid comparison, see the glossary entry on on-grid solar.

Why does the subsidy stop at 3 kW?

The guidelines set the CFA at 60% of the benchmark cost for the first 2 kW and 40% for the third kW, with no additional CFA beyond 3 kW (clause 5(e)). PIB's Cabinet release of 29 Feb 2024 says the CFA is capped at 3 kW. We found no official statement of the reasoning, so we do not offer one. Larger systems can still be installed; they just get no more CFA.

Can I get PM Surya Ghar subsidy on a second property?

The application is made against a valid consumer account number for a DISCOM connection (guidelines, clause 6(b)), and a rooftop system is eligible for CFA only once after installation (clause 5(o)). We found no rule in the guidelines on how many connections one person may use. PIB's Mar 2024 explainer says the household must not have availed any other solar subsidy. Check your state DISCOM's rules before you promise a second subsidy.