PM Kisan Registration 2026 – How to Apply and Get Your ₹6,000
What's New in 2026
- e-KYC is now mandatory annually to continue receiving instalments
- Face authentication e-KYC available through PM Kisan app
- All payments linked to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts only
- State government verification now faster (average 7–10 days)
Who Can Register
- All landholder farmer families with cultivable agricultural land
- Land must be in the farmer's name (or joint family's name)
- Both small (below 2 hectares) and large farmers are eligible unless excluded
Excluded categories (cannot register):
- Current/former MPs, MLAs, Ministers, constitutional post holders
- Central/State government employees (except Group D / MTS)
- Income tax payees
- Retired pensioners getting ₹10,000+/month
- Registered professionals (doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs, architects)
- Institutional land holders
New Farmer Registration — Step by Step
Online Self-Registration
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in
- Click "Farmers Corner" → "New Farmer Registration"
- Select: Rural Farmer or Urban Farmer
- Enter Aadhaar number + State + Captcha → OTP verification
- Fill:
- Personal details (name, DOB, category, bank details)
- Land details (survey/Khasra number, Khatauni number, area in hectares)
- Upload land ownership document
- Submit → Registration confirmed
Through CSC or Agriculture Department
If you cannot register online:
- Visit your nearest Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or Agriculture Department office
- Carry: Aadhaar, bank passbook (with IFSC), land record (Khasra/Khatauni)
- Operator will register you
- Application goes to Patwari for verification
Verification Process
After registration:
- Patwari verifies land records (7–15 days)
- State government approves (additional 5–10 days)
- PM Kisan portal updates status to "Verified"
- Next instalment credited to your bank account
e-KYC — Mandatory Every Year
Without e-KYC, your next instalment will be blocked.
Online e-KYC (OTP-based)
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in → "e-KYC"
- Enter Aadhaar number
- Enter OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile
- e-KYC done instantly
Biometric e-KYC (If mobile number not linked to Aadhaar)
- Visit nearest CSC
- Biometric authentication (fingerprint)
- Done in minutes
PM Kisan App (Face Authentication)
- Download "PM Kisan" app from Play Store
- Login → e-KYC → Face authentication using selfie camera
- Fastest and most convenient method
Check Payment Status
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in
- Click "Know Your Status" under Farmers Corner
- Enter: Aadhaar number OR Bank account number OR Mobile number
- View all past instalments and pending status
Why Is My Payment Not Coming?
| Reason | Solution |
|---|---|
| e-KYC not done | Complete e-KYC at pmkisan.gov.in or CSC |
| Aadhaar not linked to bank | Visit your bank to link Aadhaar |
| Wrong IFSC code in registration | Correct via CSC or Agriculture Dept |
| Land record mismatch | Visit Patwari office with documents |
| Registration pending verification | Follow up with Agriculture Dept |
| Excluded category | No solution — not eligible |
PM Kisan Helpline
155261 / 1800-115-526 (Toll Free, Mon–Fri) Email: pmkisan-ict@gov.in Portal: pmkisan.gov.in