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How to Apply for PM-KISAN ₹6000 Yearly Scheme 2026

Step-by-step guide to register for PM-KISAN and receive ₹6,000 annually in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each.

📁 Agriculture ⏱️ 10-15 mins 💰 Free

About This Guide

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched on December 1, 2018, providing income support of ₹6,000 per year to all eligible farmer families across India. The amount is paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Over 11 crore farmers have benefited so far, with ₹3.5+ lakh crore disbursed since launch. The scheme aims to supplement financial needs of farmers in procuring inputs related to agriculture and allied activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen who is a small/marginal farmer (originally only ≤2 hectares, now expanded to all landholding farmers)
Must have cultivable land in their name as per land records
Family includes husband, wife, and minor children (one PM-KISAN per family)
Not eligible: Income tax payers, government employees, PSUs employees, retired pensioners with monthly pension > ₹10,000
Not eligible: Doctors, engineers, lawyers, CAs and other professionals practicing
Not eligible: Constitutional post holders, current/former MPs/MLAs/Mayors

Documents Required

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

Aadhaar card (mandatory)
Land ownership documents (Khasra/Khatauni/Patta)
Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked, single account preferred)
Mobile number (Aadhaar-linked for OTP)
Citizenship certificate or Voter ID
Self-declaration of eligibility
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Passport size photograph

Step-by-Step Application Process

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

Visit PM-KISAN Portal

Open https://pmkisan.gov.in - the only official portal. Beware of scam sites asking for fees - PM-KISAN is FREE.

Click "New Farmer Registration"

On homepage, find "Farmers Corner" section, click "New Farmer Registration". Choose Rural Farmer or Urban Farmer based on your land location.

Enter Aadhaar and Mobile

Enter Aadhaar number, captcha code, and mobile number. Click "Click Here to Continue". OTP will be sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile.

Verify OTP

Enter the OTP received on Aadhaar-linked mobile. If your mobile is not linked with Aadhaar, update it first at any Aadhaar center.

Fill Personal Details

Enter name as per Aadhaar, gender, category (General/SC/ST/OBC), date of birth, father/husband name. Be exact with spellings - any mismatch with Aadhaar causes rejection.

Enter Address and Bank Details

State, District, Sub-District (Tehsil), Block, Village. Bank account number and IFSC code. ENSURE Aadhaar is seeded with bank account - this is critical for DBT.

Land Holding Details

Provide Khasra/Khatauni number, area in hectares, and survey number. Land records are auto-fetched from state portals in many states - verify accuracy.

Self-Declaration

Check the declaration confirming you are not in any exclusion category (government employee, IT payer, professional). False declaration leads to recovery of money paid.

Submit and Save Reference Number

Click Submit. You'll get a registration reference number. Save screenshot and the number for future status tracking.

Complete e-KYC (CRITICAL)

Without e-KYC, NO installments will be released. Click "e-KYC" link, enter Aadhaar and OTP. Alternatively visit nearest CSC center with Aadhaar for biometric e-KYC.

Key Benefits

₹6,000 per year direct cash transfer in 3 installments of ₹2,000 each
Automatic credit to bank account (no middlemen)
No paperwork after enrollment - just complete e-KYC yearly
Use money for any agricultural or family need
Boosts financial independence of farmers
Combined with KCC (Kisan Credit Card) for additional benefits

What Happens After Application?

After registration, your application is verified by the state government within 30 days. Status checking is critical - visit pmkisan.gov.in → "Beneficiary Status" → enter Aadhaar/Mobile/Account number to track. e-KYC is MANDATORY annually. Without e-KYC, installments stop immediately. Three installments per year: April-July (1st), August-November (2nd), December-March (3rd). Money credits within 7-15 days of installment release. Update bank details if changed via Farmers Corner → "Updation of Self Registered Farmers".

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check PM-KISAN beneficiary list?

Visit pmkisan.gov.in → "Farmers Corner" → "Beneficiary List". Select State → District → Sub-district → Block → Village. List of all beneficiaries displayed. Search your name.

My installment is not received, what to do?

Common reasons: e-KYC pending, Aadhaar-bank mismatch, Aadhaar not seeded with bank, eligibility issue. Visit nearest CSC center, complete e-KYC, verify Aadhaar bank seeding.

Can both husband and wife apply for PM-KISAN?

No, only one application per family. Family means husband, wife, and minor children. If both spouses are landowners, only one (with majority land) can claim.

I am tenant farmer, can I apply?

No, PM-KISAN is only for landowner farmers. Tenant farmers/sharecroppers without land ownership documents are not eligible.

What if I become ineligible mid-year?

Inform PM-KISAN portal immediately. Money received after becoming ineligible (e.g., became income tax payer) must be returned. Otherwise legal recovery initiated.

How to Apply for PM-KISAN ₹6000 Yearly Scheme 2026

About This Guide

Eligibility Criteria

Documents Required

Step-by-Step Application Process

Key Benefits

What Happens After Application?

Frequently Asked Questions

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