PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a central government income-support scheme that pays eligible landholding farmer families ₹6,000 per year, transferred as three equal installments of ₹2,000 directly into the farmer’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The scheme was launched in February 2019 and is fully funded by the Government of India. This guide explains how the scheme works, who qualifies, how to register, and how to fix the most common payment problems.
PM Kisan Yojana — key facts
| Scheme name | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) |
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year (3 × ₹2,000) |
| Payment mode | Direct Benefit Transfer to bank account |
| Beneficiaries | Landholding farmer families |
| Official portal | pmkisan.gov.in |
| Helpline | 155261 / 011-24300606 |
| e-KYC | Mandatory for all beneficiaries |
How the ₹6,000 is paid
The yearly benefit is split across three four-month periods: April–July, August–November and December–March. One installment of ₹2,000 is released in each period. The money goes only to bank accounts that are linked with Aadhaar and verified through e-KYC, so keeping these two things updated is the single most important step for uninterrupted payments.
Who is eligible
- Farmer families (husband, wife and minor children) who own cultivable land recorded in their name in state land records
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen with a valid Aadhaar number
- A bank account linked to Aadhaar is required for DBT payment
Who is excluded
- Institutional landholders
- Families where any member pays income tax
- Serving or retired government employees and officers of central/state government or PSUs (Class IV/Group D staff are allowed)
- Pensioners drawing a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more (except Class IV/Group D)
- Registered professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects who are in practice
- Present or former holders of constitutional posts, ministers, MPs, MLAs, mayors and district panchayat chairpersons
Read the full criteria with examples on our PM Kisan eligibility page.
How to register for PM Kisan
- Open pmkisan.gov.in and click New Farmer Registration in the Farmers Corner
- Choose Rural or Urban farmer registration, enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and state, then verify with OTP
- Fill in your personal details, bank account details and land record details (khata/khasra numbers)
- Upload supporting documents and submit the form to get a registration number
- Complete Aadhaar e-KYC (OTP based on the portal, or biometric at a CSC centre)
- Your state verifies your land records; after approval your name appears in the beneficiary list and payments start from the next installment cycle
A detailed walkthrough with screenshots is on our PM Kisan apply online guide.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card (mandatory)
- Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-linked account)
- Land ownership documents / khasra-khatauni extract
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
How to check your payment status
Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Know Your Status. Enter your registration number and the captcha, and the portal shows your eligibility status, e-KYC status and the credit status of every installment. If you do not know your registration number, use “Know your Registration No.” with your Aadhaar or mobile number. Full steps: PM Kisan status check. To see all beneficiaries in your village, use the beneficiary list tool.
Common problems and how to fix them
| Problem | Fix |
| Installment not credited | Complete e-KYC on the portal or at a CSC; check that your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded (NPCI mapping) at your bank branch |
| “FTO is generated” shown for weeks | Payment file is created but not yet processed by the bank — usually credits within a few days of the release date |
| Name mismatch between Aadhaar and records | Use the “Name correction as per Aadhaar” option in Farmers Corner |
| Land verification pending | Contact your local agriculture/revenue office with your land documents |
| Rejected as ineligible | If wrongly excluded, raise a grievance in the Help Desk section of pmkisan.gov.in with your registration number |
Register, complete e-KYC and check status free on the official portal.
PM Kisan e-KYC — how to complete it
e-KYC is mandatory to receive every installment. You can complete it in three ways: OTP-based e-KYC, which is free on the pmkisan.gov.in home page using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number; biometric e-KYC at your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) for a small fee; or face-authentication e-KYC through the PM-KISAN mobile app. Step-by-step help is in our PM Kisan e-KYC guide.
How to check the PM Kisan beneficiary list
To confirm your name is in the payout list, open pmkisan.gov.in, go to Beneficiary List under the Farmers Corner, then choose your State, District, Sub-District, Block and Village and click Get Report. The list shows every approved farmer in your village. If your name is missing, check your registration status and Aadhaar seeding first.
PM Kisan status messages explained
When you use Know Your Status, the portal shows a message that tells you exactly where your payment stands:
- Rft Signed by State Government — your state has approved and forwarded your fund request.
- FTO is generated and Payment confirmation is pending — the payment file is created and the money is on the way.
- Aadhaar seeding or e-KYC pending — action is needed from you before the installment can be released.
Correct your details, grievances and helpline
You can fix a wrong name, Aadhaar or bank detail yourself under Updation of Self Registered Farmers in the Farmers Corner. For unresolved issues, use the PM-Kisan helpline 155261 or 011-24300606, or email pmkisan-ict@gov.in. Every service on the official portal is free — never pay an agent.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next PM Kisan installment?
Installments are released once in each four-month cycle (April–July, August–November, December–March). Exact dates are announced by the government shortly before release — see our next installment page for the latest update.
Is e-KYC compulsory?
Yes. Without completed e-KYC your installment is held back even if you are otherwise eligible. OTP-based e-KYC is free on the portal; biometric e-KYC is available at CSC centres for a small fee.
Can tenant farmers get PM Kisan?
No. The benefit is linked to cultivable land recorded in the applicant’s name, so tenant farmers without land in their own name are not covered.
Is there any fee to apply?
No. Registration on pmkisan.gov.in is completely free. Beware of agents or websites that charge money to “register” you.
How much money does PM Kisan give per year?
PM Kisan pays ₹6,000 per year to each eligible farmer family, sent as three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly into the bank account through DBT.
How can I check my PM Kisan payment status online?
Open pmkisan.gov.in, click Know Your Status, enter your registration number (or find it using your mobile number), type the OTP, and the portal shows your installment history and current status.
What is the PM Kisan helpline number?
The PM-Kisan helpline numbers are 155261 and 011-24300606. You can also email pmkisan-ict@gov.in for payment or registration problems.
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