PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 — ₹6,000/Year, 22nd Installment & How to Apply
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026: Get ₹6,000/year in 3 DBT installments. 22nd installment of ₹2,000 released March 2026. Eligibility, eKYC, online registration, beneficiary status — full guide.
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Quick summary. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) is a 100% centrally-funded income-support scheme that pays ₹6,000 per year to every eligible landholding farmer family, in three equal DBT installments of ₹2,000 every four months. The 22nd installment was released by the Prime Minister on 13 March 2026 from Guwahati — over ₹18,640 crore transferred to 9.32 crore farmer families. Apply mode: Online via pmkisan.gov.in → New Farmer Registration, or through any nearby CSC. eKYC is mandatory before each installment.
PM-KISAN is the Government of India’s flagship direct-income-support programme for cultivators. Launched on 1 December 2018 and officially announced in the interim Union Budget of February 2019, the scheme replaces the old patchwork of input subsidies with a clean, universal cash transfer made directly into the bank account of the farmer — Aadhaar-seeded, Aadhaar-authenticated, and verified against state land records.
The idea is straightforward: every farmer family that owns cultivable land, regardless of crop or holding size, receives ₹6,000 a year in three tranches timed to the kharif, rabi and zaid sowing seasons. There is no application fee, no commission, and — after the recent face-authentication app — no biometric scanner required.
Scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Launched | 1 December 2018 (announced February 2019) |
| Annual benefit | ₹6,000 per family per year |
| Installment | ₹2,000 every 4 months (3 installments) |
| Latest installment | 22nd, released 13 March 2026 |
| Latest disbursal | ₹18,640+ crore to 9.32 crore families |
| Beneficiaries | Landholding farmer families |
| Apply mode | Online (self) or via Common Service Centre |
| Mandatory step | Aadhaar e-KYC + bank account seeding |
| Official portal | pmkisan.gov.in |
Who is eligible?
Educational Qualification
Not applicable
Age Limit (As on Date of registration)
18 to 120 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Family must own cultivable land — recorded in state/UT land records in the family's name
- 'Family' = husband + wife + minor children (one PM-KISAN benefit per family, not per land parcel)
- Land holding size has no minimum — even sub-marginal farmers (<1 acre) qualify
- Aadhaar must be seeded with the bank account; bank account must be active and DBT-enabled
- Institutional landholders (companies, trusts, cooperatives) are NOT eligible
- Constitutional post holders, serving/retired Group A/B government employees, income-tax payers and professionals (doctors/CAs/lawyers) practising under their profession are excluded
- Pensioners drawing monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more are excluded (except multi-tasking staff / Class IV)
In simple terms. If your family’s name is on the land records (patta/khasra/khatauni) and you do not fall in any of the excluded categories above, you qualify — irrespective of how small the holding is. The land must be agricultural; tenant farmers without recorded ownership are not covered by PM-KISAN.
What benefit do you get?
| Installment window | Amount | Approximate transfer month |
|---|---|---|
| 1st installment (April–July) | ₹2,000 | June–July |
| 2nd installment (August–November) | ₹2,000 | October–November |
| 3rd installment (December–March) | ₹2,000 | February–March |
The amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account. There is no tax on PM-KISAN income (it is a welfare grant, not income from agriculture or other heads).
22nd installment (March 2026): Released from Guwahati on 13 March 2026 — ₹18,640+ crore credited to the accounts of 9.32 crore farmer families across India in a single click.
Documents required
While filling online form
- Aadhaar card (mandatory — must be linked to active mobile number for OTP)
- Land ownership document (khatauni / patta / 7-12 extract / registered sale deed)
- Bank account passbook (account must be Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled)
- Active mobile number
- Recent passport-size photograph (for offline / CSC enrolment)
Caste certificate, income certificate and BPL card are not required. The scheme is land-based, not income- or caste-based.
How to apply (online — self-registration)
Step 1 — New Farmer Registration on the portal
- Open pmkisan.gov.in and go to Farmers Corner → New Farmer Registration.
- Choose Rural Farmer or Urban Farmer, enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and state, and complete the captcha.
- Verify the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Fill in personal details, address, bank account number + IFSC, and land details (district / sub-district / village + survey/khasra number + area in hectares).
- Upload Aadhaar copy and land record. Submit.
- You receive a Farmer ID / registration number by SMS — note it for future status checks.
Step 2 — Complete eKYC (mandatory)
eKYC is required before every installment. There are now three options:
| eKYC method | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| OTP-based | pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → eKYC | If your Aadhaar is linked to your mobile |
| Biometric | Nearest CSC | If OTP isn’t working / no linked mobile |
| Face authentication | PM-KISAN Mobile App (2026 update) | Smartphone users — no fingerprint scanner needed |
The face-authentication eKYC rolled out in 2026 lets you complete the entire process from your phone camera in under a minute.
Step 3 — State land-record verification
After self-registration, your state’s revenue department must verify the land record entry. This typically takes 15–45 days. The status moves from Pending at State → Approved by State → Funds Transferred.
Step 4 — First installment
Once approved and eKYC done, the next scheduled installment is auto-credited to your bank account. There is no separate “claim” step.
⏰ Last Date: Open (rolling enrolments — no last date)
Register on pmkisan.gov.inClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Beneficiary status & common rejection reasons
To check status: pmkisan.gov.in → Farmers Corner → Beneficiary Status → enter Aadhaar / Account number / Mobile number.
| Status shown | Meaning / what to do |
|---|---|
| FTO is generated, payment confirmation pending | Money is on the way — wait 2–3 working days |
| eKYC not done | Complete eKYC immediately — installment is held until eKYC clears |
| Aadhaar not seeded with bank | Visit your bank branch and submit the Aadhaar-seeding form |
| Land record not found | State revenue dept hasn’t matched your khasra number — visit your tehsil office |
| Income-tax payer flag | Your PAN was matched with an ITR filing — submit a self-declaration if it was wrongly flagged |
| Refund / withholding under recovery | An ineligible payment was reversed — see the recovery notice on the dashboard |
Frequently asked questions
1. Who is eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 2026?
2. How much money do farmers get per year?
3. When was the 22nd installment released?
4. Is eKYC mandatory for PM Kisan in 2026?
5. Can tenant farmers or sharecroppers apply?
6. How do I check my PM Kisan beneficiary status?
7. Why was my installment stopped or rejected?
8. Is the ₹6,000 income from PM-KISAN taxable?
9. Can both husband and wife in a farmer family receive ₹6,000 each?
10. Is there a deadline to apply for PM-KISAN?
Latest updates (2026)
- 22nd installment (13 Mar 2026): ₹18,640+ crore released to 9.32 crore farmers from Guwahati.
- Face-authentication eKYC: Rolled out across India on the PM-KISAN mobile app — works on any smartphone with a front camera, removing the dependency on biometric kiosks for elderly farmers.
- CSC service charge cap: Government has standardised the CSC enrolment fee at ₹30–₹50 (previously varied by state).
- Land seeding drive: State revenue departments are reconciling Bhulekh / Bhoomi records with PM-KISAN beneficiary lists to remove ineligible entries; corrections must be done by the farmer at the tehsil within 30 days of any land record not found notice.
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. We are not affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Always verify the latest installment status, eKYC deadlines and exclusion criteria at pmkisan.gov.in before acting on any information here.
