PM Kisan Yojana 2026
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is one of the biggest Direct Benefit Transfer schemes in India, launched to support small and marginal farmers. Under this scheme, eligible किसानों को ₹6,000 प्रति वर्ष financial assistance सीधे bank account में भेजी जाती है.
In 2026, the government is upgrading the process with mandatory eKYC, Aadhaar authentication, land record verification, and faster status updation.
This post covers eKYC, beneficiary status, registration, eligibility, documents, and latest updates for 2026.
What is PM Kisan Yojana 2026? (Updated Version)
PM Kisan Yojana 2026 is an upgraded version ensuring:
- 100% Aadhaar-linked DBT
- Mandatory eKYC update
- Real-time beneficiary status check
- Faster installment transfer
- Land record verification through राज्य पोर्टल
- मोबाइल नंबर linking for alerts
- Fake beneficiary detection system
Government का लक्ष्य है कि 2026 तक सभी eligible farmers को time-bound किस्त मिले और कोई भी गलत लाभार्थी सिस्टम से हटाया जाए.
Benefits under PM Kisan Yojana 2026
- ₹2,000 per installment
- Total ₹6,000 yearly (Three installments)
- Money goes directly to farmer’s Aadhaar-linked bank account
- SMS notification on every installment
- आसान online grievance system
Eligibility Criteria (2026 Update)
Farmers must fulfill the following updated conditions:
Eligible category
- Small and marginal farmers
- Landholding up to 2 hectares (राज्यों के अनुसार records verified)
- Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Completed eKYC
- Active mobile number
Not Eligible
- Institutional landholders
- Government employees’ families
- आयकर दाता (Tax payers)
- Retired pensioners above ₹10,000 pension
- Professionals (Doctor, CA, Engineer, Lawyer)
PM Kisan 2026 – Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
- भूमि दस्तावेज / Khatauni / Khasra
- Address proof
- Mobile number
- Farmer certificate (optional in some states)
PM Kisan 2026 – How to Complete eKYC? (Step-by-Step)
eKYC अपडेट mandatory है. Without eKYC, installments will be stopped.
Online eKYC Steps
- Visit the official portal: pmkisan.gov.in
- Go to Farmer’s Corner
- Click eKYC
- Enter Aadhaar number
- Validate OTP received on Aadhaar-linked mobile
- eKYC successful message दिखाई देगा
Offline eKYC
- Nearest CSC center
- Biometric eKYC
- Fingerprint/IRIS authentication
- Receipt collect करें
How to Check PM Kisan Status 2026? (Updated Method)
You can check beneficiary status, payment status, and installment date easily.
Steps
- Open pmkisan.gov.in
- Scroll to Farmer’s Corner
- Click Beneficiary Status
- Enter
- Aadhaar number or
- Bank account number or
- Mobile number
- Click Get Data
- Screen पर दिखेगा:
- Payment status
- Installment date
- Bank account validation
- eKYC status
- Land record status
PM Kisan Registration 2026 – Full Process
Step-by-Step
- Visit official PM Kisan website
- Click New Farmer Registration
- आधार नंबर डालें
- Mobile OTP verify करें
- Personal details भरें
- Bank details + IFSC enter करें
- Land record upload/verification
- Submit form
After submission, आपका Farmers ID generated हो जाता है.
Verification के बाद नाम beneficiary list में जोड़ दिया जाता है.
PM Kisan Beneficiary List 2026 – How to Check?
- Visit pmkisan.gov.in
- Choose Beneficiary List
- Select:
- State
- District
- Block
- Village
- Click Get Report
- List में अपना नाम खोजें
Common Reasons for Payment Failure 2026
- Aadhaar-bank mismatch
- eKYC incomplete
- Land record not updated
- Bank account inactive
- Wrong IFSC Code
- Name mismatch due to spelling (Aadhaar vs bank)
Tip: Keep Aadhaar + Bank + Land Record details exactly same.
Latest Updates for PM Kisan 2026
- Aadhaar mandatory eKYC
- Land record integration across states
- Mobile number mandatory
- Real-time status dashboard
- Faster installment processing
- Strict verification to stop fake beneficiaries
- Grievance redressal timeline reduced to 7 days
PM Kisan Helpline Numbers (2026)
- PM Kisan Toll-Free: 1800-11-5526
- PM Kisan Helpline: 155261
- Landline: 011-23381092
- Email: pmkisan-ict@gov.in
FAQs – PM Kisan Yojana 2026
1. Is eKYC mandatory in 2026?
Yes, बिना eKYC किसी भी farmer को installment नहीं मिलेगी.
2. Can I update my bank account online?
Yes, Farmer’s Corner से bank details update की जा सकती हैं.
3. How many days does verification take?
Usually 3–7 days, depending on the state.
4. What if my name is missing from the beneficiary list?
आपको grievance form भरना होगा या CSC center में correction कराना होगा.
5. Can tenant farmers apply?
कुछ states allow करते हैं, verification landowner के साथ होगा.