PM-Kisan Installment Status, eKYC & Beneficiary List: Complete Guide
By Shivam Tiwari, Founder of FormSutra · Updated: November 2026 · 8 min read
Comprehensive statutory guide to tracking ₹2,000 credit status on pmkisan.gov.in, OTP & face biometric eKYC, resolving Land Seeding (No) errors, and checking Aadhaar-bank NPCI DBT seeding.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), eligible landholding farmer families receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 per annum paid in three equal four-monthly installments of ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts via DBT. Receiving each installment requires three mandatory statutory prerequisites: 100% active Aadhaar eKYC, Land Seeding verified in state revenue records (Bhulekh), and an active bank account seeded with Aadhaar on the NPCI mapper.
Quick facts
| Installment Amount | ₹2,000 per eligible farmer family |
|---|---|
| Annual Assistance | ₹6,000 in three 4-monthly cycles |
| Mandatory Verifications | Aadhaar eKYC + Land Seeding + NPCI Bank Link |
| Official Web Portal | pmkisan.gov.in / PM-KISAN Mobile App |
| Grievance Helpline | Toll-Free 155261 / 011-24300606 |
Step-by-step process
Check 'Know Your Status' on the PM-Kisan Portal
Visit pmkisan.gov.in and click 'Know Your Status'. Enter your PM-Kisan Registration Number and Captcha (if you don't know your registration number, click 'Know Your Registration Number' and retrieve it via Aadhaar OTP). Inspect your Eligibility Status to ensure three green ticks: (1) Land Seeding: YES, (2) eKYC: YES, and (3) Aadhaar Bank Account Seeding Status: YES.
Complete Mandatory eKYC via OTP or Face Authentication
If eKYC is pending, choose between two paperless methods: (a) OTP-based eKYC: Click 'eKYC' on pmkisan.gov.in, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, and enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile phone; (b) Face Authentication: Download the official 'PM-KISAN App' and 'AadhaarFaceRD App' from Google Play Store to complete biometric eKYC using your smartphone camera in 2 minutes without visiting a CSC center.
Resolve 'Land Seeding: NO' via Tehsil / Lekhpal Verification
If your land seeding shows 'NO', your payment is held up. Download a computer-generated Khatauni / Record of Rights (RoR) from your state's Bhulekh portal (showing your clear land ownership as of 01-02-2019), self-attest it, attach your Aadhaar card and bank passbook, and submit it to your Block Agriculture Officer or Tehsil Lekhpal for uploading on the State PM-Kisan verification portal.
Verify NPCI Aadhaar-Bank DBT Seeding
PM-Kisan funds are transferred exclusively via Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB). Check your Aadhaar seeding status on the UIDAI portal (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in -> Bank Seeding Status). If your account is not seeded, visit your bank branch and submit the 'Aadhaar Mandate / DBT Consent Form' to link your account to NPCI mapper.
Track FTO Generation and Payment Credit
Once all three parameters are verified, the State Government signs the RFT (Request for Transfer), and the Central Government generates the FTO (Fund Transfer Order). The ₹2,000 credit is disbursed directly to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account with an automated SMS confirmation.
Documents checklist (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
- Farmer's 12-digit Aadhaar Card (linked to active mobile number)
- Certified computerized Khatauni / Jamabandi / Record of Rights (RoR)
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account with NPCI DBT mapper enabled
- Valid PM-Kisan Registration Number (retrievable via mobile/Aadhaar OTP)
- Active mobile phone for receiving SMS credit notifications
Stamp paper rules
No stamp paper or notary affidavit is required for PM-Kisan online status checks or eKYC. For offline land seeding dispute resolution or land inheritance mutation, revenue stamp fees prescribed by the respective State Land Revenue Code apply.
Official portals
- PM-Kisan Official National Portal
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) Agriculture Releases
- UIDAI MyAadhaar Bank Seeding Checker
- FormSutra Farmer Support Desk
Common mistakes to avoid
- Waiting for money when Land Seeding is 'NO': The government will not release any installment until revenue land documents are uploaded and approved by the district agriculture officer.
- Providing an account not linked with NPCI: Standard bank accounts without explicit DBT / Aadhaar seeding cannot receive PM-Kisan APBS payments.
- Ignoring SMS notifications for eKYC: Failure to complete periodic eKYC suspends future installment disbursements automatically.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check if the latest PM-Kisan installment is credited to my account?
Log in to pmkisan.gov.in and click 'Know Your Status'. Enter your registration number to view the FTO status, payment date, transaction UTR number, and credited bank account details.
Can I complete PM-Kisan eKYC from my home without visiting a CSC kiosk?
Yes. You can complete it free of charge either via OTP on pmkisan.gov.in (if your mobile is linked to Aadhaar) or via Face Authentication using the official 'PM-KISAN App' with the 'AadhaarFaceRD App' on any Android smartphone.
How do I resolve 'Land Seeding: NO' on the PM-Kisan portal?
Download a certified computer copy of your Khatauni from your state Bhulekh portal, sign it, and submit it along with your Aadhaar and bank passbook copy to the Tehsil Agriculture Nodal Officer or Patwari/Lekhpal for digital verification.
What should I do if my bank account changed or merged?
You do not need to update your bank account number on the PM-Kisan portal manually. PM-Kisan sends money via Aadhaar DBT. Simply submit an Aadhaar-DBT mandate at your new bank, and the money will automatically flow into the newly mapped account.