PM-Kisan Portal (pmkisan.gov.in) Guide 2026: 23rd Instalment, e-KYC, Registration, Status and Beneficiary List
pmkisan.gov.in gives eligible farmers Rs 6,000 a year in three instalments. 23rd instalment details, scheme extended to 2030-31, eligibility, new registration, e-KYC methods, status check, beneficiary list and helpline.
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pmkisan.gov.in is the official portal of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Under the scheme, eligible landholding farmer families get Rs 6,000 a year in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each, paid directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.
The 23rd instalment was released on 20 June 2026, and on 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuing the scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31. This guide explains eligibility, new registration, e-KYC, how to check your status and beneficiary list, and the latest instalment update.
PM-KISAN at a Glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Website | pmkisan.gov.in |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Benefit | Rs 6,000 a year in 3 instalments of Rs 2,000 |
| Payment mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-seeded bank account |
| Running since | 2019 |
| Latest instalment | 23rd, released 20 June 2026 |
| Farmers in 23rd instalment | 9,44,65,646 (as per portal) |
| Total transferred | Over Rs 4.47 lakh crore in 23 instalments (31 July 2026) |
| Scheme extended till | 2030-31 (Cabinet decision, 31 July 2026; outlay Rs 3.15 lakh crore) |
| Registration fee | Free |
Latest Instalment Update
| Instalment | Date | Place | Amount / Farmers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 20 June 2026 | Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal | Rs 18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore farmers (2.18 crore women) |
| 22nd | 13 March 2026 | Guwahati, Assam | Rs 18,640 crore to about 9.32 crore farmers (2.15 crore women) |
Before these, the 21st instalment was released on 19 November 2025.
24th instalment: As of 27 September 2026, the government has not announced a date for the 24th instalment. Instalments usually come about every four months, but wait for the official announcement on pmkisan.gov.in or PIB. Do not trust messages or videos claiming a fixed date.
Scheme Extended to 2030-31
On 31 July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore. As per the same release, women make up nearly 25% of beneficiaries, and over Rs 1.06 lakh crore has been transferred to women farmers.
Who Is Eligible?
Landholding farmer families with cultivable land are eligible. For the scheme, a "family" means husband, wife and minor children. Land records as on 1 February 2019 are the cut-off, except for land inherited on the death of the owner.
Who Is Not Eligible?
- Institutional landholders.
- Present or former holders of constitutional posts.
- Present or former ministers, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, mayors of municipal corporations and chairpersons of district panchayats.
- Serving or retired officers and employees of central or state governments, PSUs and local bodies (Multi Tasking Staff, Class IV and Group D employees are not excluded).
- Retired pensioners with a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 or more (except Multi Tasking Staff, Class IV and Group D).
- Anyone who paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Practising professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects registered with professional bodies.
The portal notes that the department is checking cases of land acquired after 1 February 2019 and cases where more than one member of a family is receiving the benefit. As of 2 December 2025, Rs 416.75 crore had been recovered from ineligible beneficiaries.
Services in Farmers Corner
| Service | Use |
|---|---|
| New Farmer Registration | Register as a new beneficiary |
| Status of Self Registered Farmers | Check the status of your self-registration |
| Edit / Update Self Registration | Correct your registration details |
| e-KYC | Complete mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC |
| Know Your Status | Check instalment and payment status |
| Beneficiary List | See the list of beneficiaries in your village |
| Update Mobile Number | Change your registered mobile number |
| Update Missing Information | Add missing details in your record |
| Online Refund | Return money received wrongly |
| Voluntary Surrender | Give up the benefit voluntarily |
| State Transfer Request | Move your record to another state |
| Helpdesk Query Form | Raise a query or complaint |
| Search Point of Contact | Find your state or district nodal officer |
| KCC Form Download | Download the Kisan Credit Card form |
How to Register as a New Farmer
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in and click New Farmer Registration in Farmers Corner.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and state, and complete Aadhaar authentication with your consent.
- Fill in your personal, land and bank details as asked, and submit.
- Your application is verified by the state government before you start getting instalments.
You can also register at a Common Service Centre (CSC). Over 5 lakh CSCs are onboarded for PM-KISAN services.
Farmer ID: In a Lok Sabha reply of 5 August 2025, the government said the Farmer ID (under AgriStack) has been made mandatory for new PM-KISAN registrations in 14 states. Check with your state agriculture department whether it applies to you.
How to Complete PM-KISAN e-KYC
e-KYC is mandatory for all registered farmers. Without it, instalments can be stopped. There are three ways:
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| OTP-based e-KYC | On pmkisan.gov.in, click e-KYC, enter Aadhaar and verify with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile |
| Face authentication | In the PM-KISAN mobile app, scan your face for e-KYC at home, with no OTP or fingerprint needed (launched 22 June 2023) |
| Biometric e-KYC | Fingerprint-based e-KYC, available at service centres |
Other Conditions to Get Instalments
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account: Your bank account must be linked with Aadhaar and enabled for DBT.
- Land seeding: Your land records must be digitised and linked with your Aadhaar and bank details.
- e-KYC: Must be complete.
The PM-KISAN mobile app shows the status of land seeding, Aadhaar-bank seeding and e-KYC for your record.
How to Check PM-KISAN Status (Know Your Status)
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in and click Know Your Status.
- Enter your registration number (or use the option to find it with your mobile or Aadhaar number).
- Complete the verification shown on the page.
- You will see your instalment history, e-KYC, land seeding and bank seeding status.
How to Check the Beneficiary List
- Click Beneficiary List in Farmers Corner.
- Select state, district, sub-district, block and village.
- Click Get Report to see the names of beneficiaries in your village.
Kisan e-Mitra AI Chatbot
Kisan e-Mitra is an AI chatbot launched in September 2023 to answer farmers' questions on payments, registration and eligibility. It works 24x7 in 11 languages: Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, Odia, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, Telugu, Marathi and Kannada.
Helpline and Grievance
- Raise complaints through the Helpdesk on pmkisan.gov.in or on CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
- PM-KISAN helpline numbers shared by the official PM-KISAN handle: 155261 and 011-24300606.
- State nodal officer contacts are available under "Search Point of Contact".
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How much money does a farmer get under PM-KISAN?
Rs 6,000 a year in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each.
Q2. When was the 23rd instalment released?
On 20 June 2026, from Tarakeswar in West Bengal.
Q3. When will the 24th instalment come?
No official date had been announced as of 27 September 2026. Watch pmkisan.gov.in and PIB for the announcement.
Q4. Is e-KYC compulsory for PM-KISAN?
Yes. It can be done by OTP, face authentication in the PM-KISAN app, or biometrics.
Q5. Can a government employee get PM-KISAN?
No, serving or retired government employees are excluded, except Multi Tasking Staff, Class IV and Group D employees.
Q6. Can husband and wife both get PM-KISAN?
No. The benefit is per family, and a family means husband, wife and minor children.
Q7. Is there a charge for registration?
No. Registration on the portal is free.
Conclusion
To keep getting PM-KISAN instalments, make sure your e-KYC is done, your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and your land details are linked. Check your status on pmkisan.gov.in before every instalment, and rely only on official announcements for dates.
Reference Links
- PM-KISAN official portal
- PM-KISAN: About the scheme and eligibility
- PM-KISAN New Farmer Registration
- PM-KISAN: Clarifications on eligibility clauses (PDF)
- State Nodal Officer contacts
- PIB: 23rd instalment released (June 2026)
- PIB: 22nd instalment released (March 2026)
- PIB: Cabinet approves continuation till 2030-31 (July 2026)
- PIB: Face authentication in PM-KISAN app (June 2023)
- PIB: Kisan e-Mitra and grievance redressal
- AIR News: Farmer ID mandatory in 14 states for new registrations (August 2025)
- CPGRAMS grievance portal
Last updated: 27 September 2026. Check pmkisan.gov.in for the latest instalment and rules.