PM-KISAN 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply
Direct income support of ₹6,000 a year for landholding farmer families, paid in three instalments straight to their bank accounts.
Benefit
₹6,000 per year, paid as three instalments of ₹2,000 by direct bank transfer.
Who is eligible
- Landholding farmer families, as identified by state and UT governments from land records.
- Aadhaar-linked bank account and completed e-KYC.
- Land details must be seeded with Aadhaar on the portal.
Who is not eligible
- Institutional landholders.
- Current or former holders of constitutional posts, ministers, MPs, MLAs and similar office holders.
- Serving or retired central/state government employees (Group D and Class IV staff are not excluded).
- Anyone who paid income tax in the last assessment year.
- Pensioners receiving ₹10,000 or more per month.
- Practising doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects.
Documents you need
- Aadhaar card
- Land ownership records
- Bank account linked to Aadhaar
- Mobile number for e-KYC
How to apply
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in and choose "New Farmer Registration", or visit a Common Service Centre (CSC).
- Enter Aadhaar, land and bank details and submit.
- Your state verifies land records; once approved, instalments are paid automatically.
- Complete e-KYC on the portal (OTP or biometric) to keep receiving payments.
Official website: pmkisan.gov.in. Instalment release dates are announced by the government; check your beneficiary status on pmkisan.gov.in.
Administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. You can also search all central and state schemes on the government's myScheme portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do farmers get under PM-KISAN?
₹6,000 a year, in three instalments of ₹2,000 each, paid directly into the farmer's bank account.
Who is not eligible for PM-KISAN?
Income-tax payers, government employees (except Group D/Class IV), pensioners getting ₹10,000+ a month, institutional landholders, constitutional post holders, and professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers and CAs.
Is e-KYC mandatory for PM-KISAN?
Yes. Payments depend on completing e-KYC and having an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
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