AI SummaryPM Kisan Samman Nidhi pays ₹6,000 a year to eligible farmer families in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. This central government scheme sends the money straight to the bank account of every land holding farmer family, and PM Kisan eKYC is now required for all registered farmers.
Government of India released the 23rd installment on 20 June 2026 from Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal. Around 9.45 crore farmers got their share in that payment round. Farmers who have not done eKYC yet should finish it before the next payment round, otherwise the ₹2,000 support can be held back.
Also Read: PM Kisan New Eligibility Rules
Complete PM Kisan eKYC 2026 Online on pmkisan.gov.in
PM Kisan eKYC links Aadhaar with the farmer's bank account. This makes sure the money goes only to real farmers and stops wrong payments and delays. Farmers can finish eKYC online in a few minutes using OTP, or they can visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) for biometric verification.
How to Do PM Kisan eKYC Online Using OTP
STEP 1 - Visit the official PM Kisan website from any phone or computer with internet access.
STEP 2 - Click on the eKYC link under the Farmers Corner section on the homepage to open the Aadhaar verification page.
STEP 3 - Enter your Aadhaar number and click on the Search button. Make sure the Aadhaar number matches the one used at the time of registration.
STEP 4 - An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on Submit to finish the verification.
How to Do PM Kisan eKYC at Common Service Centres (CSC)
Farmers who find the online steps difficult can go to any CSC center near their village or town. As per the official website, biometric-based eKYC option is now available for CSC VLE logins, PM-Kisan mobile app and state authorized user logins. This means farmers can also complete eKYC from home using the mobile app.
STEP 1 - Go to your nearest CSC center.
STEP 2 - Tell the CSC staff that you want to complete PM Kisan eKYC.
STEP 3 - Give your Aadhaar card and your Aadhaar-linked mobile number for biometric verification.
STEP 4 - The CSC officer will finish the eKYC using your biometric data.
PM Kisan eKYC Quick Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi |
| eKYC Status | Required for all registered farmers |
| eKYC Mode | Online OTP, CSC biometric, PM-Kisan mobile app |
| Annual Benefit | ₹6,000 in three installments of ₹2,000 |
| Latest Installment | 23rd released on 20 June 2026 |
| Official Website | pmkisan.gov.in |
| Helplines | 155261 or 011-24300606 |
Why PM Kisan eKYC is Required
PM Kisan eKYC links Aadhaar with the bank account so that only real farmers receive the money. This stops duplicate claims, wrong payments and delays. If a farmer does not complete eKYC, the next installment payment can be held back.
eKYC also cuts corruption and middlemen. With Aadhaar-linked verification, the payment process becomes faster and fairer for everyone.
Who Gets PM Kisan Installment?
PM Kisan benefit goes to farmer families who meet the rules set by the central government. Only land holding farmer families that fit the eligibility list get the next installment.
- Indian citizens who are farmers and permanent residents of the country.
- Farmer families (husband, wife and minor children) who own cultivable land.
- Smal and marginal farmers working on small or medium farms.
The official website has also flagged some farmers for physical verification, for example farmers who bought land after 1 February 2019 or families where more than one member is getting the benefit. Such payments stay pending until the check is completed. Farmers can check their status on the Know Your Status page of the officialwebsite.
Documents Needed for PM Kisan eKYC
Keep these documents ready before starting the eKYC process. Aadhaar card is the most important one because the whole process runs on Aadhaar-linked verification.
- Aadhaar Card: Required for eKYC, and it should be linked to the bank account that receives the installment.
- Registered Mobile Number: Mobile number linked with Aadhaar will receive the OTP.
- PAN Card and Voter ID Card: Optional but helpful for identity proof.
- Income Certificate: Only if available, not required for eKYC.
Official rules for registration and eKYC are also available in the PM Kisan guidelines PDF on this site.
Important PM Kisan Installment Dates
PM Kisan money is paid in three installments in a year. Here are the release dates of all installments so far. 23rd installment was released on 20 June 2026, and the next installment is expected in late 2026.
| Installment | Release Date |
|---|---|
| 1st | February 24, 2019 |
| 2nd | May 2, 2019 |
| 3rd | November 1, 2019 |
| 4th | April 4, 2020 |
| 5th | June 25, 2020 |
| 6th | August 9, 2020 |
| 7th | December 25, 2020 |
| 8th | May 14, 2021 |
| 9th | August 10, 2021 |
| 10th | January 1, 2022 |
| 11th | June 1, 2022 |
| 12th | October 17, 2022 |
| 13th | February 27, 2023 |
| 14th | July 27, 2023 |
| 15th | November 15, 2023 |
| 16th | February 28, 2024 |
| 17th | June 18, 2024 |
| 18th | October 5, 2024 |
| 19th | February 24, 2025 |
| 20th | August 20, 2025 |
| 21st | November 2025 |
| 22nd | December 2025 to March 2026 period |
| 23rd | June 20, 2026 |
| 24th | Expected in late 2026 |
To check your own payment status, go to the PM Kisan installment status page on this site or use the Know Your Status option on the official website.
Contact and Help
Farmers who have questions about PM Kisan eKYC or installment payments can call the official helplines at 155261 or 011-24300606. More help is available in the official PM Kisan FAQ PDF and through Kisan eMitra chatbot on the official website.
FAQ's
Is PM Kisan eKYC mandatory?
Yes. Official website says eKYC is mandatory for all registered farmers. Farmers who do not complete eKYC may miss the next installment payment.
What is the next PM Kisan installment date?
23rd installment was released on 20 June 2026. 24th installment is expected in late 2026, and the exact date will be announced on the official website.
Can Farmers Do eKYC From PM Kisan Mobile App?
Yes. Biometric-based eKYC option is available through PM-Kisan mobile app, CSC VLE logins and state authorized user logins as per the official website.