🌟 1. About PM-KISAN Scheme
📖 Scheme Details
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to eligible landholding farmer families.
Under this scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to eligibility, verification and applicable scheme guidelines.
💰 Scheme Benefits
- Annual Financial Assistance: ₹6,000
- Amount per Instalment: ₹2,000
- Number of Instalments: Three per year
- Payment Method: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
📝 2. New Farmer Registration
👨🌾 Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to an eligible farmer family holding cultivable land recorded in the relevant land records.
- The applicant's landholding and personal details must be verifiable by the concerned authorities.
- The applicant must complete the required Aadhaar authentication and e-KYC.
- The applicant must satisfy all applicable scheme conditions and exclusion rules.
🚫 Who Is Not Eligible?
The scheme excludes certain categories, including:
- Institutional landholders.
- Former or present holders of specified constitutional posts.
- Former or present Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Mayors of Municipal Corporations and Chairpersons of District Panchayats.
- Certain serving or retired government employees, subject to specified exceptions.
- Certain pensioners receiving a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more, subject to exceptions.
- Individuals who paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Specified registered professionals, including doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects.
Note: Exceptions apply to certain categories, including specified MTS, Class IV and Group D employees. Final eligibility is determined under the official scheme guidelines.
📄 Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Mobile number for OTP authentication, where required
- Bank account number and IFSC code
- Land ownership or revenue records
- Personal details matching official records
- Any additional documents required during verification
📌 How to Apply
- Open the official New Farmer Registration page.
- Enter the required Aadhaar and mobile details.
- Select the appropriate State and complete authentication.
- Enter personal, landholding and bank details.
- Submit the registration and save the acknowledgement or registration number, if generated.
- Check the application status and complete any further verification requested by the authorities.
✏️ 3. Edit / Update Self Registration
Farmers who have submitted a self-registration application can access the official service to edit or update their registration details, where permitted.
Steps: Open the official website and select Farmers Corner → Edit / Update Self Registration.
🔎 4. Check Newly Registered / CSC Application Status
Farmers who have recently registered themselves or applied through a Common Service Centre (CSC) can check the status of their registration and follow its verification progress.
How to Check:
- Open the official registration-status page.
- Enter the Aadhaar number and other requested details.
- Complete the CAPTCHA.
- Submit the details to view the available status.
Important: The registration may require verification or approval by the concerned authorities. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or payment.
🔍 5. Check Beneficiary Status
Farmers can check their beneficiary details, e-KYC status and available payment information through the official portal.
How to Check:
- Open the Know Your Status page.
- Enter your PM-KISAN registration number.
- Complete the required verification.
- View the available beneficiary and payment details.
💳 6. Check Payment Status
Farmers can check available payment information, including instalment and transaction details.
Steps:
- Open the official Know Your Status page.
- Enter the registration number.
- Complete the requested verification.
- Review the available payment status, bank details, UTR number and credit date, where displayed.
- If payment is pending or unsuccessful, check e-KYC, bank details and eligibility verification.
🔐 7. PM-KISAN e-KYC
e-KYC is mandatory for registered PM-KISAN beneficiaries.
Available Methods:
- OTP-Based e-KYC: Complete Aadhaar authentication using OTP, where available.
- Biometric e-KYC: Visit an authorised CSC or service point.
- Face Authentication: Use the official PM-KISAN mobile application and required authentication app.
📋 8. Village Beneficiary List
Farmers can view the available PM-KISAN beneficiary list for their village.
How to Check the List:
- Select the State.
- Select the District.
- Select the Sub-District.
- Select the Block.
- Select the Village.
- Submit the details to view the available beneficiary list.
📱 9. Update Mobile Number
Farmers can use the official PM-KISAN mobile-number update service to update their registered mobile number by following the prescribed authentication procedure.
How to Update:
- Open the official Update Mobile Number page.
- Enter the requested registration or identification details.
- Complete the CAPTCHA and authentication steps shown on the portal.
- Follow the instructions to complete the update.
📑 10. Update Missing Information
Farmers can access the official PM-KISAN portal to check and update missing beneficiary information where the relevant service permits.
Steps: Open the official website and select Farmers Corner → Update Missing Information.
🪪 11. Know Your PM-KISAN Registration Number
Farmers who have forgotten their registration number can use the official service to retrieve it.
How to Find the Registration Number:
- Open the official registration-number page.
- Choose the available search method.
- Enter the required mobile number or Aadhaar details.
- Complete the CAPTCHA and requested verification.
- Follow the instructions to retrieve the registration number.
🚫 12. Voluntary Surrender of PM-KISAN Benefits
The Voluntary Surrender service is intended for beneficiaries who voluntarily choose to surrender their PM-KISAN benefits.
Important Information:
- Read the declaration and consent carefully before proceeding.
- Enter the registration number and complete the required authentication.
- Understand the consequences before confirming the surrender.
⚠️ Important Warning: According to the official portal, after surrendering PM-KISAN benefits, the beneficiary will no longer receive further PM-KISAN cash benefits and will not be able to register again under the scheme through the stated process. Do not proceed unless you fully understand the consequences.
♻️ 13 & 14. Voluntary Surrender Revocation
Farmers who have previously surrendered their PM-KISAN benefits can access the official portal to check whether a revocation service is available for their case.
Note: Availability and acceptance of revocation are subject to the official portal's rules and the beneficiary's case. Select Farmers Corner → Voluntary Surrender Revocation on the portal.
📊 Check Surrender Revocation Status
Farmers who have submitted a surrender-revocation request can check its status through the official service. Follow the instructions displayed on the official page and complete the requested verification.
✏️ 16. Update Beneficiary Information
Farmers can access the official beneficiary-information update service to check or update eligible information, where the relevant option is available.
📞 17. PM-KISAN Helpdesk / Grievance
Farmers can submit a query or grievance about registration, eligibility, payment or other scheme-related issues through the official grievance service.
The grievance page also provides options to raise a grievance or check its status. For a new or pending registration, use the temporary registration ID where the portal instructs you to do so.
❓ 18 & 19. FAQs & Official Guidelines
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How much financial assistance is provided?
Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 annually in three instalments of ₹2,000 each.
Q2. Is e-KYC compulsory?
Yes. e-KYC is mandatory for registered beneficiaries.
Q3. Can every landowner apply?
No. The applicant must satisfy the eligibility requirements and exclusion rules.
Q4. Can I apply online?
Yes. Eligible farmers can use the official New Farmer Registration service.
Q5. How can I check my application status before approval?
Use the official Status of Self Registered Farmer / Farmer Registered Through CSC service.
Q6. How can I update my mobile number?
Use the official Update Mobile Number service and follow its authentication procedure.
Q7. What should I do if my instalment has not been credited?
Check your beneficiary status, e-KYC, bank details and any pending verification. Contact authorities if unresolved.
Q8. Can both husband and wife receive separate benefits?
PM-KISAN defines a farmer family as husband, wife and minor children. Separate benefits are not available simply because multiple family members are listed as landholders.
Q9. Does registration guarantee payment?
No. Payment depends on eligibility, successful verification and compliance with the applicable scheme requirements.
Q10. Can I register again after voluntarily surrendering my benefits?
The official surrender page warns that a beneficiary who surrenders benefits cannot register again through the stated process. Read the declaration carefully before proceeding.
⚠️ 20. Important Information
- Apply only through the official PM-KISAN portal or authorised service channels.
- Do not share OTPs, passwords or sensitive banking information with unauthorised persons.
- Keep land records and bank details accurate.
- Verify the latest eligibility rules and service availability on the official portal.
- Some services may require users to navigate through the official homepage if a separate page is not available.
- Disclaimer: This information is provided for public awareness. Scheme rules, eligibility and service availability are subject to official Government of India guidelines. This information page is not an official government website.