Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
PM-KISAN pays eligible landholding farmer families ₹6,000 a year, sent directly to their bank account in three instalments of ₹2,000.
Last updated 31 October 2026Not yet verified against the latest official notification
Who can apply
Farmer families (husband, wife and minor children) who own cultivable land in their names.
- You are a farmer family that owns cultivable land, as recorded in the state land records.
- Your bank account is linked (seeded) with Aadhaar.
- You have completed e-KYC, which is mandatory to receive instalments.
Who is not eligible
- Institutional landholders.
- Families where any member paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Serving or retired government employees (Multi-Tasking Staff, Class IV and Group D employees are not excluded).
- Retired pensioners getting ₹10,000 or more per month (Multi-Tasking Staff, Class IV and Group D pensioners are not excluded).
- Current or former holders of constitutional posts, ministers, MPs, MLAs and similar office holders.
- Registered professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects.
Benefits
- ₹6,000 per year per eligible family.
- Paid in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Documents you will need
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account details (account must be Aadhaar-seeded)
- Land ownership records (khatauni / land papers)
- Mobile number for OTP and e-KYC
The exact list can vary by state and office. Carry originals and photocopies.
How to apply
- Go to the official portal pmkisan.gov.in and choose "New Farmer Registration".
- Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and state, and verify with OTP.
- Fill in your land and bank details and submit.
- Complete e-KYC (OTP-based on the portal, or biometric at a Common Service Centre).
- Your state government verifies the application before payments start.
- You can also apply through your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or the local agriculture office.
When to apply: Registration is open throughout the year.
PM-KISAN helpline: 155261 / 011-24300606
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not completing e-KYC, which stops instalments.
- Bank account not seeded with Aadhaar, so the payment fails.
- Name spelled differently in Aadhaar, bank and land records.
Frequently asked questions
Can tenant farmers get PM-KISAN?
The scheme is for landholding farmer families, so the land must be recorded in your name. Tenant farmers without land in their name are generally not covered. Check the official guidelines for your state.
How do I check my payment status?
Use the "Know Your Status" option on pmkisan.gov.in with your registration number, or the beneficiary status page.
Official links and sources
- PM-KISAN official portal (pmkisan.gov.in)
to open the official application portal from here. Your account also lets you save schemes and results.
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