PM Kisan Yojana 2026 — Complete Guide

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is one of India's largest direct benefit transfer schemes. Since its launch in 2019, it has transferred over ₹2.5 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmer families.

What is PM Kisan Yojana?

Under PM-KISAN, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly into their bank account.

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | Benefit | ₹6,000/year (₹2,000 × 3 installments) | | Frequency | Every 4 months | | Payment Mode | Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) | | Launched | February 2019 | | Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture |

Who is Eligible?

Eligible

• •All landholding farmer families in India
• •Small and marginal farmers
• •Agricultural labourers with land records

Not Eligible

• •Institutional landholders
• •Current or former government employees
• •Income tax payers (non-agricultural income above ₹2.5L)
• •Professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers earning above minimum threshold
• •Retired pensioners with pension above ₹10,000/month

How to Apply

Online Application

1. •Visit pmkisan.gov.in
2. •Click "New Farmer Registration"
3. •Enter Aadhaar number and captcha
4. •Fill in personal details, bank account, and land details
5. •Submit and note your registration number

Offline Application

1. •Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)
2. •Carry: Aadhaar card, bank passbook, land records
3. •CSC operator will register you for ₹0 cost

Check Payment Status

1. •Go to pmkisan.gov.in/beneficiarystatus
2. •Enter Aadhaar number or mobile number
3. •View all installment payment dates and amounts

Common Rejection Reasons

1. •Aadhaar not linked to bank account — Must be linked before registration
2. •Incorrect bank details — Double-check IFSC code and account number
3. •Land records not updated — Ensure your state land records reflect current ownership
4. •Already receiving pension — Government pensioners above ₹10,000/month are ineligible

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