Enrol in PM-KISAN or correct your bank account details and complete annual eKYC as a small or marginal farmer.
Jurisdiction
All of India — scheme administered by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India; applicable across all states and union territories for eligible small and marginal farmers; land records maintained by state governments are the basis for eligibility verification
Who applies
Small and marginal farmers (individuals owning cultivable agricultural land up to 2 hectares as per state land records as on 01 February 2019) who wish to enrol in PM-KISAN to receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each; existing PM-KISAN beneficiaries who need to correct bank account details or complete the mandatory annual eKYC to continue receiving instalments
Typical time
New enrollment: 4–8 weeks from application submission to first instalment if records are clean; bank account correction: 7–15 working days after submission; eKYC via OTP: instant; eKYC via biometric at CSC: same day
Fee
No fee for new enrollment or eKYC; CSC may charge a nominal service fee of ₹15–₹30 for assisted eKYC via biometric
| # | Document | Type needed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card | Original | Mandatory for enrollment, eKYC, and DBT payment linkage; Aadhaar number is the primary identifier for the PM-KISAN beneficiary database; also used for annual eKYC via OTP |
| 2 | Land ownership record (RTC / 7/12 / Pahani / Khasra / Jamabandi) | Self-attested Copy | Proof that the applicant owns cultivable agricultural land up to 2 hectares; the land record must show the applicant's name, survey number, and area; state land records are the primary eligibility verification basis |
| 3 | Bank account passbook (first page) or cancelled cheque | Self-attested Copy | Bank account number and IFSC code for receiving PM-KISAN instalments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT); Aadhaar-linked account is preferred; Jan Dhan zero-balance account is accepted |
| 4 | Mobile number (registered with Aadhaar or active) | Original | Mobile number is required for OTP-based eKYC on the PM-KISAN portal (if Aadhaar-linked mobile) and for receiving instalment credit SMS notifications |
| 5 | Caste certificate (SC/ST farmers)(optional)Required in some states during enrollment or land record verification for SC/ST applicants; not mandatory at the central level | Self-attested Copy | Required in some states for priority verification; not a mandatory central requirement but state agriculture offices may ask for it during enrollment verification |
Original documents: Carry originals only for in-person visits — do not hand them over permanently unless explicitly required.
Before applying, verify that your name appears correctly in state land records and that the total landholding is within the 2-hectare limit. Download the current RTC / 7/12 / Pahani from the state land records portal. Also check the PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in) under 'Beneficiary Status' using your Aadhaar number or bank account to confirm you are not already enrolled. If land records are outdated or your name is incorrectly recorded, get the land records corrected at the Tahsildar office first.
Visit pmkisan.gov.in and click 'Farmer Corner' then 'New Farmer Registration'. Select your state and choose Rural or Urban Farmer. Enter your Aadhaar number — the portal checks if you are already enrolled. If not enrolled, fill the registration form: personal details (name, father/husband name, DOB, gender, category), state/district/sub-district/village/block details, bank account number and IFSC, and land details (survey number, total area). Submit the form. A registration reference number is generated. The state government verifies the land records and forwards the application for payment.
Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or the local branch of your bank. The CSC VLE or bank representative logs in to pmkisan.gov.in and fills the enrollment form on your behalf using your Aadhaar, land record, and bank details. CSCs are mandated to provide PM-KISAN enrollment assistance. Collect the printed acknowledgement with the registration number. Some state governments also allow enrollment through the local Lekhpal (Patwari) or Revenue Inspector.
The state government's nodal agriculture department verifies the application against state land records: confirms the applicant's name is in the revenue records, that total landholding does not exceed 2 hectares, and that the applicant does not fall under any exclusion category (income tax payer, government employee, etc.). After verification, the state activates the beneficiary on the PM-KISAN portal and the farmer becomes eligible for the next instalment payment.
From FY 2022-23, annual eKYC is mandatory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. Without eKYC, instalments are withheld. eKYC can be completed by: (a) OTP-based eKYC on pmkisan.gov.in — log in with Aadhaar and enter the OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number (instant, free); (b) Face Authentication — via the PM-KISAN mobile app (Android) using the device's camera (instant); (c) Biometric eKYC at a CSC — VLE uses your fingerprint or iris scan via UIDAI biometric device (same day, nominal CSC fee). Complete eKYC before the annual deadline announced by the government (typically March 31 each year).
If your PM-KISAN instalment is not being credited due to incorrect bank account number, IFSC, or account closure, log in to pmkisan.gov.in > Farmer Corner > 'Edit Aadhaar Failure Records' or 'Update Self-Registered Farmer'. Update the correct bank account number and IFSC. Alternatively, visit your bank and ask for Aadhaar-bank re-seeding if the issue is an Aadhaar-bank mismatch. After updating, the PFMS (Public Financial Management System) will re-attempt the payment in the next instalment cycle.
State Government — Department of Agriculture or Revenue
Land record verification and beneficiary activation
Verifies the PM-KISAN application against state land records, confirms eligibility criteria, and activates the beneficiary on the portal; is the primary point of contact for enrollment rejections.
Common Service Centres (CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd)
Enrollment assistance, eKYC via biometric, and bank account correction
Provides assisted PM-KISAN enrollment for farmers without internet access; performs biometric eKYC using UIDAI-registered fingerprint/iris devices; helps correct account details.
State Revenue Department
Land record verification at the village level during enrollment
Verifies that the applicant's name and landholding details are correctly reflected in the revenue records at the village / circle level and reports to the nodal department.
State Government — District Agriculture Department
Enrollment grievances, rejection appeals, and beneficiary list management
Addresses farmer grievances regarding enrollment rejection, incorrect records, and payment failures; coordinates with the state nodal team and the central government's PM-KISAN PMU.
New farmer self-registration, beneficiary status check, instalment payment history, eKYC completion via OTP, bank account correction, and Aadhaar correction
Beneficiary status check, eKYC via Face Authentication using the device camera, instalment payment notifications, and scheme information
Locating the nearest CSC for assisted enrollment, biometric eKYC, and bank account correction help
Tracking DBT payment status for PM-KISAN instalments; farmers can check payment status using their Aadhaar number or bank account via the PFMS portal
Annual eKYC is compulsory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. If you do not complete eKYC before the annual deadline (usually 31 March), all subsequent instalments are withheld until eKYC is completed. Withheld instalments are released in the next cycle after eKYC completion — they are not permanently lost, but can cause a delay of 4 months. Complete eKYC early using the OTP method on pmkisan.gov.in (instant) rather than waiting for the CSC.
PM-KISAN instalments are transferred via DBT only to a bank account that is seeded with the beneficiary's Aadhaar at the NPCI mapper. If you changed your bank account, your Aadhaar is not seeded with the new account, or the account was closed, the payment fails and is returned. Ensure your Aadhaar is linked to your active bank account at the bank branch before each instalment cycle (typically April, August, and December).
If you received PM-KISAN instalments but are ineligible (e.g., you are a government employee, income tax payer, or hold more than 2 hectares), the government will identify you during annual audits and issue a recovery notice. The full amount received must be returned with interest. If you discover after enrollment that you are ineligible, proactively surrender the benefit on the PM-KISAN portal or inform the District Agriculture Office immediately to avoid penalties.
If you cultivate land inherited from a deceased parent but mutation has not yet been done (land records still show the deceased owner's name), you are not eligible for PM-KISAN. The state nodal department verifies against current land records — an unmutated plot will lead to enrollment rejection. Complete the land mutation at the Tahsildar office first, then apply for PM-KISAN.
Some farmers have attempted to enrol multiple times using different Aadhaar numbers or with different family members for the same plot. The PFMS / PM-KISAN system cross-checks Aadhaar against the SECC database and land records and flags duplicates. Duplicate enrollment results in blacklisting of the beneficiary and criminal proceedings under the IT Act. Use only your own Aadhaar for a single enrollment per family.