The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) catalogue is organised into categories and sub-categories. A buyer uses it to find items to purchase, and a seller uses the same catalogue to see which products a listing must match. There is no single fixed "items list" document. The catalogue changes as categories are added or revised, so the live catalogue on the portal is the authoritative source.
Who needs this
- Sellers deciding which products to list on GeM
- Vendors who supply stationery, furniture or office goods to government offices
- Buyers in government departments checking whether an item is available
Documents required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| GeM seller registration | Seller identity |
| PAN and GST, as applicable | Tax identity |
| Product specification or certificate, where the category asks | Product compliance |
Step-by-step
- Open the GeM portal and search the catalogue for your product.
- Check the category and specification that match your item.
- Confirm the category needs no extra approval.
- List the product or prepare an offer against an existing catalogue entry.
- Keep the specification and certificate records on file.
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Get expert help →Common mistakes
- Listing a product under the wrong category, which leads to rejection
- Offering a product that does not match the catalogue specification
- Missing a certificate required by the category
Advocate's Note
Match your product to the catalogue specification exactly, not just the product name. Most listing problems come from a specification mismatch.
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Frequently asked questions
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