PM Kisan Yojana 2026 — Status Check, Beneficiary List, e-KYC & Apply

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central government scheme that gives eligible landholding farmer families ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000, transferred directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. This page covers benefits, eligibility, how to apply, installment dates, and how to check your status on the official portal.

Quick links (official PM Kisan portal)

Key details

Scheme	PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Benefit	₹6,000 per year (3 × ₹2,000)
Ministry	Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Latest installment	22nd released 13 March 2026; 23rd around 20 June 2026
Official website	pmkisan.gov.in
Helpline	155261 / 011-24300606

Benefits

• ₹6,000 per year in three installments of ₹2,000.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the bank account — no middlemen.
• Fully online tracking of payments and status.

Eligibility

• Indian farmer family owning cultivable land recorded in state land records.
• Aadhaar linked to the bank account.
• Mandatory e-KYC completed.

Who is excluded

• Income-tax payers and professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs).
• Government employees and pensioners drawing ₹10,000+ per month.
• Constitutional post holders, MPs, MLAs, Mayors.
• Institutional landholders. If any family member is excluded, the whole family is ineligible.

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded account)
• Land records / Khasra-Khatauni
• Mobile number linked to Aadhaar

How to apply online

1. Go to pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → New Farmer Registration.
2. Enter Aadhaar, mobile and state; verify with OTP.
3. Fill personal, bank and land details.
4. Complete the mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC.
5. Submit and save your registration number.

Full guide: PM Kisan new registration.

Installment date (2026)

The 22nd installment was released on 13 March 2026; the 23rd is scheduled for around 20 June 2026. More: PM Kisan next installment date.

How to check beneficiary status

1. Open pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Know Your Status.
2. Enter your registration number and captcha.
3. Click Get Data to see installment history.

Guides: Status check · Beneficiary list · Eligibility.

Helpline

PM Kisan Helpline: 155261 or 011-24300606.

FAQs

How much money does PM Kisan give?

₹6,000 per year in three ₹2,000 installments, directly to your bank account.

Is e-KYC mandatory?

Yes — it is required for every installment and is the top reason payments get held.

Where do I officially check my status?

On pmkisan.gov.in under Farmers Corner → Know Your Status.

Disclaimer: PMYojanaUpdates.com is an independent information portal, not affiliated with any government department. For applications and status, always use pmkisan.gov.in.