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How to Use PM-KISAN Portal for Beneficiary Status 2026

PM-KISAN portal - check status, payment history, e-KYC. ₹6,000/year DBT for landholding farmers.

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About This Guide

PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi: ₹6,000/year (₹2K x 3 installments) DBT to landholding farmers. Self-help features at pmkisan.gov.in: check beneficiary status, payment history, e-KYC update, Aadhaar correction. ~12 crore farmers receive. Apply via state agriculture portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Landholding farmer (any size)
Indian citizen
Aadhaar mandatory
Aadhaar-bank linked
Land documents in name
Excluded: ITax payers, ₹10K+ pension, govt employees, professionals

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
Land documents (Khasra/Khatauni)
Bank account (Aadhaar-seeded)
Photo
Mobile registered

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Check Beneficiary Status

pmkisan.gov.in → Beneficiary Status. Enter Aadhaar/Mobile/Account.

View Payment History

See all installments received.

e-KYC Update

Aadhaar OTP-based. Mandatory for installment release.

Self-Registration

Farmer Corner → New Registration. For unregistered.

Aadhaar Verification

OTP-based.

Land + Bank Details

Khasra, area, bank account.

Submit

Verification by State agriculture department.

Approval

30-60 days.

DBT Begins

₹2,000 every 4 months.

Key Benefits

₹6,000/year DBT (₹2K x 3 installments)
Universal landholders
Self-service portal
Track payments
Update KYC online
Helpline 011-23381092
PM-KISAN mobile app

What Happens After Application?

30-60 days for new registration. e-KYC mandatory annually for continued payments. Common issues: e-KYC pending, Aadhaar-bank not linked, land record mismatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Installment delayed - why?

Most common: e-KYC pending, Aadhaar-bank not seeded, land record issues. Update at portal. Helpline 011-23381092.

Tenant farmers eligible?

No, only landowners. Tenants need landowner registration in their own name.