# PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi: Eligibility, ₹6,000 Instalments & Status Published: 2026-08-31 Updated: 2026-09-11 Categories: Govt Schemes Tags: DBT, ekyc, farmer scheme, pm kisan, pm kisan samman nidhi, pmkisan.gov.in Source: https://taxgst.in/pm-kisan-samman-nidhi-eligibility-status/ PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) transfers **₹6,000 a year directly into eligible farmer families’ bank accounts**, in three instalments of ₹2,000 each. The money lands by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) with no middlemen, and every instalment release now depends on one-time eKYC being completed. This guide sets out who qualifies, who is excluded, and how to check your instalment status, the beneficiary list and grievance options in 2026. ## What PM-KISAN Pays and When The ₹6,000 annual support is split into three equal instalments of **₹2,000**, credited to the bank account linked to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar. Each instalment follows a fixed four-month window during which the transfer must be released: | Instalment | Coverage window | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | | 1st | April to August | ₹2,000 | | 2nd | September to December | ₹2,000 | | 3rd | January to March | ₹2,000 | Since the amount is paid per farmer family, a family with multiple landholding members registers one beneficiary, not one per parcel. The payment is unconditional income support — there is no requirement to grow any particular crop or buy any input from a specific vendor. ## Who Is Eligible - **Landholding farmer families** — households with cultivable land held in the names of family members as per land records. - Women farmers whose names appear on the land records are registered as beneficiaries in their own right. - Family is defined as husband, wife and minor children who own cultivable land as per land records of the state or UT. - Registration happens through the revenue machinery — Common Service Centres (CSCs), the PM-KISAN portal or state nodal officers — with the bank account and Aadhaar seeded correctly. ## Who Is Excluded The scheme excludes categories that either have other income streams or institutional landholding. The principal exclusions are: - All **income-tax payers** in the current assessment year. - **Institutional landholders** — government bodies, companies, cooperatives and similar entities holding land. - **Serving or retired government employees**, whether central or state, except multi-tasking staff and Class IV employees. - Pensioners receiving a **monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more**, again except multi-tasking staff and Class IV employees. - **Professionals** such as doctors, engineers, chartered accountants and lawyers registered with their professional bodies, along with similar higher-income categories listed in the scheme guidelines. If you file an income-tax return, enrolment is not appropriate even if land records show your name — the exclusion is verified through Aadhaar-linked data checks, and ineligible payments recovered later create avoidable trouble. Unsure whether you cross the filing threshold? Estimate your liability first with the [income tax calculator](https://taxgst.in/income-tax-calculator/). ## eKYC Is Mandatory for Every Beneficiary No instalment is released until the beneficiary’s identity is verified. Three eKYC routes exist: - **Biometric eKYC at a CSC** — visit a Common Service Centre with your Aadhaar number. - **OTP-based eKYC** — done on the pmkisan.gov.in portal using the Aadhaar-registered mobile number. - **Face authentication** — through the PM-KISAN mobile app, useful when fingerprints fail or the farmer cannot travel. Farmers stuck because the Aadhaar-registered mobile number is inactive should complete biometric eKYC at the nearest CSC, where the operator can also correct name mismatches between Aadhaar and land records — the single most common reason instalments get stuck at the state level. ## How to Check Status, Beneficiary List and Payments - **Beneficiary status:** on pmkisan.gov.in, open the Beneficiary Status option and enter your registration number, Aadhaar number or account number to see instalment-wise credits and where a payment is held. - **Beneficiary list:** the portal lets you view village-wise beneficiary lists by selecting state, district, block and village — useful to confirm your name made it through the state’s verification round. - **PM-KISAN mobile app:** shows registration and payment status and supports face-authentication eKYC in the same place. - **Bank account:** verify the account is active and Aadhaar-seeded; DBT failures usually trace back to a closed account or an unlinked Aadhaar. ## Grievance Routes When an Instalment Is Stuck Start on the portal itself — the grievance module lets you register a complaint against your registration number and track its disposal. Beyond that, call the central helpline **155261** (or 011-24300606), write to the scheme’s official email listed on pmkisan.gov.in, or approach the **block or district-level nodal officer** appointed by every state. For land-record or Aadhaar mismatches, the local revenue office initiates the correction that unlocks the payment. Keep your registration number, Aadhaar and bank passbook handy for any of these routes; complaints with all three identifiers close faster. Beware of agents charging a fee to “release” instalments — [status checks](https://taxgst.in/aadhaar-pan-linking-check-status-guide/), eKYC and grievances are free on official channels. If identity documents need correction first — an expired or wrong-name PAN, for instance — our [PAN card service](https://taxgst.in/pan-card-service/) explains the update process. ## Key Takeaways - PM-KISAN pays ₹6,000 a year as three ₹2,000 DBT instalments across the April–August, September–December and January–March windows. - Eligibility is limited to landholding farmer families; income-tax payers, institutional landholders, government employees (barring multi-tasking/Class IV), ₹10,000+ pensioners and registered professionals are excluded. - eKYC is compulsory — biometric at a CSC, OTP on the portal, or face authentication on the PM-KISAN app. - Track payments and village-wise lists on pmkisan.gov.in, and escalate through the grievance module, helpline 155261 or the district nodal officer. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can a farmer who pays income tax receive PM-KISAN? No. Income-tax payers for the current assessment year are explicitly excluded, even if their names appear in land records. Enrolment by an excluded person risks recovery of the amounts credited. ### Why is my PM-KISAN instalment not credited? Common causes are incomplete eKYC, a mismatch between Aadhaar and land-record names, or a closed or unlinked bank account. Check the Beneficiary Status page on pmkisan.gov.in to see the exact stage at which the instalment is held. ### What is the fastest eKYC method? OTP-based eKYC on the portal is fastest if your Aadhaar-linked mobile number is active. Where fingerprints or the mobile number fail, use biometric eKYC at a CSC or face authentication on the PM-KISAN app. ### Do landless agricultural labourers get PM-KISAN? No, the scheme covers landholding farmer families as per land records. Landless labourers are served by other welfare schemes run by the states rather than by PM-KISAN. ### How do I find my name in the PM-KISAN beneficiary list? On pmkisan.gov.in, select the beneficiary list option and choose your state, district, block and village. The village-wise list shows registered beneficiaries, letting you confirm your name before the next instalment release. *Disclaimer: Tax laws change frequently. Verify current rates and deadlines on the official portals (incometax.gov.in, gst.gov.in) or consult a qualified professional before acting.* ### Share this: - [Share on Facebook Opens in new window Facebook](https://taxgst.in/pm-kisan-samman-nidhi-eligibility-status/?share=facebook) - [Share on X Opens in new window X](https://taxgst.in/pm-kisan-samman-nidhi-eligibility-status/?share=x) - ### Like this: Like Loading… ### *Related*