The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is the mandatory public procurement portal for all central ministries, state departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and autonomous defense bodies. To sell goods or services, participate in bids, or accept direct purchase orders on GeM, sellers and service providers must verify and sign electronic contracts using a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate.

Who Needs a DSC on the GeM Portal?

On gem.gov.in, digital signature verification is mandatory for:

  • Primary Seller (Proprietor / Managing Director / Designated Partner): Responsible for creating the seller organization profile, verifying business PAN, and delegating permissions.
  • Secondary Seller / Bid Manager: Team members assigned to search for tenders, participate in bids, and submit commercial price proposals.
  • Buyer / Consignee: Government procurement officers accepting technical bids and issuing digitally signed supply contracts.

Key Operations Signed with DSC on GeM

A registered Class 3 DSC is required for:

  • Organization Profile Verification: Validating the authorized signatory's identity during initial seller onboarding.
  • Bid Submission: Electronically signing technical qualifications and financial bids during forward auctions and tenders.
  • Contract Acceptance: Electronically signing the binding GeM Contract / Purchase Order generated by government buyers.
  • Invoice Generation: Signing digital tax invoices and dispatch proofs for payment release.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Registering DSC on GeM

Follow these steps to link your certificate:

  • Step 1: Plug your FIPS 140-2 USB token into your computer and ensure drivers are installed.
  • Step 2: Download and install the GeM DSC Signer Utility from the GeM portal downloads page.
  • Step 3: Log in to your GeM Seller account and navigate to Profile → Register DSC.
  • Step 4: Select your certificate from the detected list, enter your token PIN, and click Verify.

Once registered, your seller account is activated for all national government tenders and direct purchase orders on GeM.