The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme (PM-Kisan) gives eligible farmer families ₹6,000 every year, paid directly into the bank account in three equal instalments of ₹2,000. This guide covers everything in one place: eligibility, documents, how to apply, eKYC, mobile number update, beneficiary status, payment status, list, refund, voluntary surrender, mobile app and helpline.

1Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme

PM-Kisan is a Central Sector Scheme, so the entire cost is borne by the Government of India. It was launched on 24 February 2019. At first it covered only small and marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares of land, but from June 2019 it was extended to all landholding farmer families, subject to exclusion criteria. State and UT governments identify the beneficiaries and verify land records.

Latest instalment dates

Instalment cycles at a glance

Journey of an application (what must be complete)

2Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Eligibility

• The applicant must be a farmer family that owns cultivable land. A “family” means husband, wife and minor children.
• The land must be registered in the farmer’s name in the state land records, and land records must be seeded on the PM-Kisan portal.
• Bank account must be linked with Aadhaar and eKYC must be completed.
• In some states a Farmer ID (Agristack / Farmer Registry) is also being asked for, so check with your state agriculture office.

Who is NOT eligible (exclusion categories)

• Institutional landholders.
• Families where a member holds or has held a constitutional post, or is a current or former Minister, MP, MLA, Mayor or District Panchayat Chairperson.
• Serving or retired officers and employees of Central or State Governments and PSUs (Multi-Tasking Staff, Class IV and Group D employees are exempt).
• Retired pensioners with a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more (MTS/Group D excluded).
• Persons who paid income tax in the last assessment year.
• Registered professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects who practise their profession.

Exact rules and exceptions (for example, land received by inheritance) are given in the official operational guidelines on the portal, so read them before you apply.

Eligibility quick checker

3Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Required Documents

• Aadhaar card (mandatory) and Aadhaar-linked mobile number
• Bank passbook or account details (account number and IFSC), account must be Aadhaar-seeded
• Land ownership papers (khatiyan / khatauni / record of rights as per your state)
• Citizenship proof and self-declaration that you are not in any exclusion category
• Farmer ID, where your state requires it
• Passport size photo, only if your CSC or local office asks for it

4Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi How To Apply

Online (self registration)

1. Open pmkisan.gov.in and go to Farmers Corner.
2. Click New Farmer Registration and choose Rural or Urban farmer registration.
3. Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, state and the captcha, then click Get OTP.
4. Verify the OTP and fill in personal details, bank details and land details (survey/khasra/khatian number, area).
5. Complete Aadhaar authentication and submit. Save the registration number or acknowledgement.
6. State officials will verify your land record. After approval your name comes in the beneficiary list.

Offline

You can also apply through your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), or through the local Patwari, revenue officer or the state nodal officer, who can register your details on the portal.

5Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi eKYC

eKYC is mandatory for every registered farmer. Without it your instalment may be stopped.

1. Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → eKYC.
2. Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha, then click Search.
3. Enter the OTP received on the Aadhaar-linked mobile number and submit.
4. If your mobile is not linked to Aadhaar, do biometric eKYC at the nearest CSC, or use face authentication through the PM-Kisan mobile app.

eKYC methods compared

6Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Update Mobile Number

If your registered mobile number is old, switched off or not linked with Aadhaar, you will not receive OTPs. Use these options:

• Look for the mobile number update option under Farmers Corner on the official portal and verify through Aadhaar OTP or face authentication, wherever it is available.
• Update the mobile number in your Aadhaar at the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra if OTP is not coming to the linked number.
• Visit a CSC or your state nodal officer, who can help correct the mobile number in your PM-Kisan record.
• Call the helpline 155261 if the option is not showing.

7Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Edit / Update Self Registration

Made a mistake in your name, bank account or Aadhaar details? You can correct them as follows:

1. Open Farmers Corner → Update Self Registered Farmer (or Edit Aadhaar Details, depending on the correction).
2. Enter your Aadhaar number or registration number and captcha.
3. Verify through OTP, then edit the field that needs a correction.
4. Submit. Name and Aadhaar corrections may need approval from the state nodal officer.

Land and Aadhaar-name mismatch cases are normally corrected by the state’s agriculture or revenue department.

8Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Beneficiary Status

Beneficiary status shows whether your application is approved, and what is pending: eKYC, land seeding or Aadhaar authentication.

1. Go to Farmers Corner → Beneficiary Status.
2. Enter your Aadhaar number or account number or mobile number, and the captcha.
3. Click Get Data to see approval status and pending items.

9Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Status Check

The Know Your Status (KYS) page is the quickest way to see where you stand.

1. Open Farmers Corner → Know Your Status.
2. Enter your registration number and captcha, then click Get OTP.
3. Enter the OTP and click Get Data.
4. You will see eKYC, land seeding and Aadhaar bank seeding status, and your latest instalment details.

You can also check using the Kisan eMitra AI chatbot on the portal and the mobile app, which is available in many regional languages.

10Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Know Your Registration Number

Forgot your registration number? Farmers Corner → Know Your Registration No. Enter your Aadhaar number or registered mobile number with the captcha, verify the OTP and your registration number will be shown. Note it down or take a screenshot.

11Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Payment Status

Payment status shows whether the instalment was sent, and the date and bank details of the credit. Open Know Your Status and click Get Data, then look at the instalment table. Typical statuses are:

• Payment successful: money has been credited to your bank account.
• Waiting for approval by state: state officials have not verified your record yet.
• Payment failed / returned: usually wrong IFSC or account number, closed account, or account not Aadhaar-seeded.
• eKYC / land seeding pending: complete the pending step to receive the next instalment.

12Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Instalment

Each year the Centre pays ₹2,000 in three instalments. The release date is announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, usually with a nationwide event led by the Prime Minister.

• Latest released: 23rd instalment on 20 June 2026.
• Next: 24th instalment. As of 13 October 2026 the Centre had not officially announced the date. Dates in any other website are only estimates.
• To get it on time: keep eKYC, land seeding and Aadhaar-bank seeding complete, and have a correct bank account.

13Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Online Refund

If an ineligible person has received PM-Kisan money (for example, an income taxpayer or a government employee), the amount must be returned. Farmers Corner has an online refund facility, where you can enter your Aadhaar or registration number and pay back the amount shown. Do not pay through any private person or unknown link, and keep the refund receipt safely. If you are not sure whether you owe a refund, contact your state nodal officer or the helpline first.

14Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi List

The beneficiary list is village-wise and is updated before each instalment.

1. Go to the portal and open Beneficiary List in Farmers Corner (or Dashboard → Village Dashboard).
2. Select your State, District, Sub-District, Block and Village.
3. Click Get Report to view the names of all beneficiaries in your village.

If your name is missing, check your status for eKYC and land seeding, and contact the local agriculture or revenue officer.

15Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Voluntary Surrender

A farmer who does not want PM-Kisan benefits, or who is no longer eligible, can voluntarily surrender the benefit through the portal’s Voluntary Surrender option. You need your Aadhaar number and OTP verification. After surrender you will not receive future instalments, so use it only if you are sure. The benefit can be released to a more deserving family.

16Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Mobile App

The official PM-KISAN GoI mobile app (available on Google Play) lets farmers:

• Register as a new farmer and check beneficiary status and payment status
• Complete face-authentication based eKYC (needs a smartphone with a working front camera)
• Check the beneficiary list and use the Kisan eMitra chatbot

17Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Helpline

Keep your registration number, Aadhaar number (last four digits are enough to start) and bank details ready while calling.

18PM-Kisan Problems and Solutions (Troubleshooting)

Most delays happen because of small data mismatches. Use this table before you call the helpline.

19Pre-Instalment Checklist and Fraud Alert

20Frequently Asked Questions (People Also Ask)

21Conclusion

PM-Kisan is one of the biggest direct benefit transfer schemes in the world, so keeping your details correct matters. Complete eKYC, seed your land and bank account, and check your status before every instalment. For a quick reference page on the scheme, visit our Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi page and bookmark it for updates.

22Official Sources & References

• PM-KISAN official portal – pmkisan.gov.in
• PIB: 23rd Instalment of PM-KISAN (20 June 2026)
• PIB: PM to release 23rd instalment from Tarakeswar
• All India Radio: 22nd instalment from Guwahati (12 March 2026)
• Business Standard: 24th instalment status (13 October 2026)
• Vikaspedia: Comprehensive guide to PM-Kisan

Disclaimer: Onlinetechsamadhan is not a government website. This article is for information only and is based on official sources available on 19 October 2026. Menu names and rules on the portal can change, so always confirm on pmkisan.gov.in or with the helpline before acting.