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PM Kisan 2026: ₹6,000 Installment Date, Status Check, eKYC & Eligibility
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector scheme of the Government of India that provides income support to eligible landholding farmer families.
Under the scheme, an eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 per year, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The official PM-KISAN portal confirms that the 23rd installment was released on June 20, 2026. The government has also approved continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
This guide explains the latest installment, eligibility, exclusion rules, eKYC, new farmer registration, beneficiary status, payment problems and official ways to verify PM-KISAN information.
PM-KISAN 2026 at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi |
| Short name | PM-KISAN |
| Government | Government of India |
| Implementing ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Annual assistance | ₹6,000 |
| Installments | 3 per year |
| Amount per installment | ₹2,000 |
| Payment method | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Beneficiary | Eligible landholding farmer families |
| eKYC | Mandatory for registered PM-KISAN farmers |
| Latest installment | 23rd installment |
| Latest release date | June 20, 2026 |
The official PM-KISAN portal states that the scheme is 100% funded by the Government of India and has been operational from December 1, 2018.
PM-KISAN 23rd Installment Date
The 23rd PM-KISAN installment was released on June 20, 2026.
According to the Government of India's release, more than ₹18,880 crore was transferred to more than 9.44 crore farmers under this installment.
This is the date of the government-wide installment release. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every registered farmer will receive money on the same day.
Individual payment depends on the beneficiary's eligibility and verification status.
What About the Next PM-KISAN Installment?
The next installment date should be checked against a fresh official Government of India announcement.
Farmers should avoid relying on social-media posts, YouTube videos or unofficial websites that publish an exact payment date without an official announcement.
How Much Money Does PM-KISAN Provide?
An eligible farmer family receives:
₹6,000 per year
The assistance is divided into three installments:
₹2,000
₹2,000
₹2,000
Therefore:
₹2,000 × 3 = ₹6,000 per year
The amount is financial assistance under the scheme and is not a loan.
The official operational framework provides for installments every four months, corresponding to the April–July, August–November and December–March periods.
PM-KISAN Scheme Continued Through 2030–31
PM-KISAN is continuing beyond 2025–26.
In July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved continuation of the scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31, with a total financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore. The approved scheme continues to provide ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families through three installments.
This means farmers should distinguish between:
continuation of the scheme,
release of a particular installment, and
their own individual eligibility/payment status.
Who Is Eligible for PM-KISAN?
PM-KISAN is intended for eligible landholding farmer families.
The official PM-KISAN portal states that State Governments and Union Territory administrations identify farmer families eligible for support according to the scheme guidelines.
Eligibility therefore cannot be determined only by asking whether a person cultivates land.
The relevant factors can include:
Landholding and land records
Family status
Identity authentication
eKYC
Bank/payment information
Scheme exclusion criteria
Verification by the relevant authorities
Who Is a Farmer Family Under PM-KISAN?
For PM-KISAN purposes, the family is defined as:
Husband, wife and minor children.
The benefit is therefore determined at the farmer-family level rather than automatically providing ₹6,000 separately to every adult member of the same family.
The official portal has also identified cases where more than one family member receives benefits as potential cases requiring verification.
Is the Old 2-Hectare Limit Still Applicable?
No, the old 2-hectare ceiling should not be presented as the current universal PM-KISAN eligibility limit.
The original PM-KISAN framework targeted small and marginal farmer families with cultivable holdings up to two hectares. The original guidelines and FAQs therefore contain references to the two-hectare limit.
The scheme was subsequently expanded to cover eligible landholding farmer families more broadly, subject to the applicable exclusion criteria. The current PM-KISAN portal describes the benefit as applying to eligible landholding farmer families.
However, owning more agricultural land does not automatically establish eligibility. The applicable scheme conditions and exclusion rules still matter.
Important Land-Ownership Date: February 1, 2019
The PM-KISAN system continues to use land-record and eligibility verification rules connected with the scheme framework.
The current portal specifically states that certain suspected cases involving farmers who acquired land ownership after February 1, 2019 may have benefits temporarily withheld pending physical verification.
This does not mean every person who acquired land after that date will automatically be treated identically in every circumstance. Land acquisition through inheritance and other circumstances are dealt with under the applicable guidelines.
Therefore, farmers with recently changed land records should check their individual PM-KISAN status rather than relying on a general eligibility statement.
Who Is Excluded From PM-KISAN?
The official PM-KISAN information lists several exclusion categories.
Institutional landholders
Institutional landholders are excluded.
Constitutional post holders
Former and present holders of specified constitutional posts are excluded.
Certain elected representatives
The exclusion includes specified former and present Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of State Legislative Assemblies or Councils, Mayors of Municipal Corporations and Chairpersons of District Panchayats.
Certain government employees and officers
Specified serving or retired officers and employees of Central or State Government ministries, departments, offices, field units, public-sector enterprises, autonomous institutions and regular local-body employees are excluded.
The scheme specifies an exception for Multi-Tasking Staff/Class IV/Group D employees.
Certain pensioners
Specified superannuated or retired pensioners receiving a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more are excluded, subject to the exceptions specified in the scheme.
Income-tax payers
Persons who paid income tax in the last assessment year fall within the exclusion category.
Certain practicing professionals
The exclusion covers specified professionals such as:
Doctors
Engineers
Lawyers
Chartered Accountants
Architects
where they are registered with professional bodies and actively practice their profession.
These exclusions are based on the official PM-KISAN scheme information and guidelines.
Is PM-KISAN Based Only on Income?
No.
PM-KISAN is not simply an income-threshold scheme.
The scheme is based on the definition of an eligible landholding farmer family together with land records, identification and the applicable exclusion criteria.
Therefore, a person should not assume that low income alone guarantees PM-KISAN eligibility.
PM-KISAN eKYC
eKYC is mandatory for registered PM-KISAN farmers.
The official PM-KISAN portal currently states that biometric-based eKYC is available through:
CSC VLE logins
PM-KISAN mobile application
State-authorized user logins.
The government has also provided official guidance for OTP-based, biometric and face-authentication methods.
Farmers should use an official authentication method and should never disclose an OTP to an unknown person.
How to Check PM-KISAN eKYC Status
The official Know Your Status facility provides financial-year-wise eKYC information.
A registered farmer can:
Open the official PM-KISAN portal.
Open Know Your Status.
Enter the required registration information.
Complete the displayed verification.
Check the eKYC information shown for the relevant financial year.
The official status page currently displays financial-year-wise eKYC information along with payment details.
How to Check PM-KISAN Payment Status
Use the official Know Your Status service.
The current PM-KISAN status page provides fields including:
Payment Status
Bank Name
UTR Number
Payment Mode
Account Credited
Credited On
Financial-year-wise eKYC information.
Steps to Check
Open the official PM-KISAN website.
Select Know Your Status.
Enter your PM-KISAN registration number.
Complete the OTP/verification process shown by the portal.
Review the payment and eKYC information.
This individual status is more useful than simply checking whether a general installment has been announced.
How to Find Your PM-KISAN Registration Number
If you do not remember your registration number, the official PM-KISAN portal provides a Know Your Registration Number facility.
The current service allows searching using:
Mobile number
Aadhaar number
along with the required verification.
How to Register for PM-KISAN
The official PM-KISAN portal provides a New Farmer Registration facility.
Step 1: Open the Official PM-KISAN Portal
Use the Government of India's PM-KISAN website.
Step 2: Select New Farmer Registration
Choose the New Farmer Registration option.
Step 3: Enter Aadhaar and Other Requested Information
The current registration form asks for information including:
Aadhaar number
Mobile number
State
Captcha
The portal states that Aadhaar is authenticated with UIDAI and that registration can proceed after successful authentication.
Step 4: Complete the Registration
Follow the fields and instructions displayed by the current government portal.
Information relating to the farmer, landholding, bank account and other eligibility details may be required during the registration and verification process.
Step 5: Save the Registration Details
Keep your registration information safely because it can be needed for future status checks.
What Information May Be Needed for PM-KISAN?
The exact information requested can depend on the registration and verification process.
Farmers should keep the following information readily available where applicable:
Aadhaar details
Mobile number
Land-record information
Bank-account information
Family details
State/revenue-record information
The official registration form confirms Aadhaar authentication as part of the registration process.
The current government portal should be treated as the controlling source for the information required at the time of registration.
Why Has My ₹2,000 PM-KISAN Payment Not Arrived?
A general installment release does not mean every registered farmer receives payment automatically.
Possible issues include:
eKYC not completed
Aadhaar authentication problem
Incorrect bank information
Bank-account issue
Land-record problem
Name mismatch
Eligibility verification pending
Exclusion-related issue
Multiple family members receiving benefits
Physical verification pending
State-level verification or record issue
The current PM-KISAN portal specifically states that certain suspected exclusion cases may have benefits temporarily withheld until physical verification is completed.
Check These Details Before Raising a Complaint
If the latest installment has not arrived, check:
1. eKYC
Confirm whether eKYC is shown as completed.
2. Payment status
Check whether the payment is shown as processed, credited or otherwise.
3. Bank information
Check the bank details associated with the PM-KISAN record.
4. Aadhaar information
Check whether your identity information is correctly authenticated.
5. Land records
If land ownership has changed, make sure the underlying government land records are correct.
6. Family-level eligibility
Check whether another member of the same farmer family is receiving or has received PM-KISAN benefits.
PM-KISAN Bank Payment Problems
If the official status indicates a payment problem, check the bank information associated with your PM-KISAN record.
Possible issues can include:
Incorrect account information
Bank-account closure
Payment rejection
Aadhaar/bank linkage problem
Name mismatch
Other banking or payment-processing issues
Farmers should verify the actual payment status and, where appropriate, contact the bank and the relevant government authority rather than assuming that the installment has been cancelled.
Land-Record Problems
Land records are important to PM-KISAN eligibility and verification.
If a farmer's ownership information is incorrect, outdated or has changed because of inheritance, partition, sale or another legally recognized transaction, the underlying land records may need correction through the appropriate State/UT authority.
After the relevant record is corrected, the farmer should follow the applicable PM-KISAN verification or correction process.
PM-KISAN Self-Registration Status
Farmers who registered themselves online or through a CSC can use the official Status of Self Registered Farmer/Farmer Registered Through CSC facility.
The current service provides an Aadhaar-based status-check facility.
This is particularly useful when a new registration has not yet become an active beneficiary record.
How to Raise a PM-KISAN Grievance
The official PM-KISAN portal provides a grievance facility.
The grievance page allows users to:
Raise a grievance
Check grievance status
Enter a temporary or registration number
Describe the problem
Upload supporting documents where applicable.
The portal specifically notes that a Temporary ID can be used where a registration is new or pending for approval at any level.
Farmers should first check their status and then use the official grievance mechanism where a correction or clarification is necessary.
Can Tenant Farmers Get PM-KISAN?
Cultivating agricultural land as a tenant does not by itself establish PM-KISAN eligibility.
The scheme is based on the official definition of an eligible landholding farmer family and the applicable land records and eligibility conditions.
Therefore, tenant farmers should not assume that cultivation alone guarantees PM-KISAN benefits.
The applicable State/UT land records and PM-KISAN guidelines should be checked for the individual case.
Can Farmers With More Than Two Hectares Get PM-KISAN?
The old two-hectare limit should not be used as the current universal rule.
The scheme was expanded beyond the original small-and-marginal-farmer coverage, and the current PM-KISAN portal describes eligible beneficiaries as landholding farmer families subject to the scheme's exclusions.
However, landholding size alone does not establish eligibility.
PM-KISAN vs Kisan Credit Card
PM-KISAN and the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) are different.
| PM-KISAN | Kisan Credit Card |
|---|---|
| Income-support scheme | Credit facility |
| ₹6,000 annual assistance for eligible families | Credit subject to applicable banking rules |
| Paid through DBT | Operated through participating financial institutions |
| Not a loan | Credit/loan facility |
A farmer may potentially qualify for both if the separate eligibility conditions are satisfied.
Important 2026 PM-KISAN Points
Before relying on information about PM-KISAN, remember:
The annual benefit is ₹6,000, not ₹6,000 per installment.
Each installment is ₹2,000.
The 23rd installment was released on June 20, 2026.
eKYC is mandatory for registered PM-KISAN farmers.
The old two-hectare rule should not be treated as the current universal limit.
Eligibility is determined under the scheme guidelines and applicable records.
Exclusion categories continue to apply.
Land and family records can affect verification.
A general installment release does not guarantee payment to every registered farmer.
The individual Know Your Status page is the appropriate place to check payment information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PM-KISAN?
PM-KISAN is a Central Sector Government of India scheme providing ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families through three equal installments.
How much does PM-KISAN provide?
Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 annually in three installments of ₹2,000 each.
When was the 23rd PM-KISAN installment released?
The 23rd installment was released on June 20, 2026.
When will the next installment be released?
The exact date should be confirmed through an official Government of India announcement. Do not rely on an unofficial date.
Is PM-KISAN eKYC mandatory?
Yes. The current PM-KISAN portal states that eKYC is mandatory for registered PM-KISAN farmers.
Can I register for PM-KISAN online?
Yes. The official PM-KISAN portal provides a New Farmer Registration facility.
Is Aadhaar required for new registration?
The current New Farmer Registration form requires Aadhaar authentication before registration can proceed.
How can I check my PM-KISAN payment?
Use the official Know Your Status facility. It provides payment and account information such as payment status, bank name, UTR number, payment mode and credited date.
Why has my ₹2,000 payment not arrived?
Possible reasons include incomplete eKYC, bank or Aadhaar issues, land-record problems, eligibility verification, exclusion-related issues or pending physical verification.
Can income-tax payers receive PM-KISAN?
Persons who paid income tax in the last assessment year fall within the scheme's exclusion categories.
Are government employees eligible?
Specified serving or retired government employees and officers fall within the exclusion categories, subject to the exceptions stated in the scheme guidelines.
Can practicing professionals receive PM-KISAN?
Specified practicing professionals, including doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects, are included in the exclusion categories when the conditions in the guidelines apply.
Can tenant farmers apply?
Tenant cultivation alone should not be treated as automatic PM-KISAN eligibility. Eligibility depends on the scheme's landholding-farmer definition, land records and other applicable conditions.
Is the two-hectare limit still applicable?
The original scheme used a two-hectare limit, but the scheme was subsequently expanded. The current PM-KISAN portal describes coverage of eligible landholding farmer families subject to exclusions.
Can more than one family member receive PM-KISAN?
PM-KISAN defines the family as husband, wife and minor children. Multiple benefits involving the same family can therefore require verification under the scheme rules.
Is PM-KISAN a loan?
No. PM-KISAN provides income support. It is separate from agricultural credit schemes such as Kisan Credit Card.
Where can I check my registration number?
The official PM-KISAN portal provides a Know Your Registration Number facility using mobile number or Aadhaar number.
Where can I complain about a PM-KISAN problem?
Use the official PM-KISAN grievance facility after checking your beneficiary and payment status.
Official PM-KISAN Verification
For registration, eKYC, payment status and grievances, farmers should use the official PM-KISAN portal.
PM-KISAN Official Government Portal
The portal provides access to New Farmer Registration, Know Your Status and other beneficiary services.
Farmers should avoid websites or individuals that:
Promise guaranteed PM-KISAN approval
Ask for payment to release an installment
Request an OTP unnecessarily
Publish an unverified installment date
Claim that every farmer is automatically eligible
Latest Official Verification Note
PM-KISAN rules, verification procedures, payment information and portal facilities can change.
Before relying on a specific eligibility, payment or registration claim, check the latest information on the official PM-KISAN portal and the applicable government records.
The individual beneficiary status should be treated as more relevant to a farmer's payment than a general announcement about an installment.
Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes.
PM-KISAN eligibility, land-record verification, eKYC requirements, payment processing and exclusion rules are governed by the Government of India's applicable scheme guidelines and official records.
The latest official PM-KISAN portal and government notifications should be checked before making decisions based on the information provided here.
Conclusion
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families in three installments of ₹2,000.
The 23rd installment was released on June 20, 2026, and the Government of India has approved continuation of the scheme through 2030–31.
For an individual farmer, however, the most important step is to check the official Know Your Status facility.
If a payment has not arrived, check eKYC, Aadhaar authentication, bank details, land records and eligibility status before assuming that the installment has been stopped.
The official PM-KISAN portal should be used for current registration, eKYC, payment-status information, registration-number recovery and grievances.
