PM Kisan Samman Nidhi – 22nd Installment (PM Kisan Yojana)

PM Kisan Yojana 2026 Overview

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) is a central government scheme launched to provide financial support to landholding farmer families across India. It aims to supplement the income of small and marginal farmers to meet their agricultural and domestic needs. Eligible beneficiaries include families owning cultivable land, subject to certain exclusions. The scheme offers Rs 6,000 annually, disbursed in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each. It became operational from 1 December 2018, with ongoing registrations and periodic benefit releases.

PM Kisan Yojana Important Dates

• Scheme Launched Date: 1 December 2018
• Application Start Date: Ongoing
• Application Last Date : continuous process
• Verification Date: Ongoing eKYC and document check
• Benefit Distribution Date: expected February-March 2026 for 22nd installment
• Portal Update Date: Regular updates on pmkisan.gov.in
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

PM Kisan Yojana Application Fee

•  No Application Fee (scheme is free to apply).

PM Kisan Yojana BENEFIT DETAILS

• The scheme provides an annual benefit of Rs 6,000 to eligible farmer families, divided into three installments of Rs 2,000 each. These are transferred directly to bank accounts every four months.

PM Kisan Yojana Eligibility Criteria

• Targets landholding farmer families who own cultivable land in their name.
• No specific age or gender restriction, but the family must consist of husband, wife, and minor children.
• Must be a resident of India, with land records verified by state authorities.
• No income limit for small and marginal farmers, but exclusions apply to higher-income groups like income tax payers or professionals.
• Special conditions include mandatory eKYC and obtaining a unique Farmer ID (a digital identity based on Aadhaar linked to state land records).
• Exclusions for institutional landholders, government employees, pensioners with Rs 10,000+ monthly pension, and holders of constitutional posts.
• Farmers should confirm status on the official portal to avoid ineligibility.

PM Kisan Yojana Required Documents

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Bank Passbook or Account Details
3. Land Ownership Documents
4. Mobile Number Linked to Aadhaar
5. Photo (if required during registration)
6. Self-Declaration Form (available on portal)

BENEFIT DISTRIBUTION / DBT DETAILS

• Amount transferred in three cycles: April-July, August-November, December-March.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
• Bank verification through PFMS (Public Financial Management System).
• Expected timeline for 22nd installment: February-March 2026, subject to government announcement.

How To Apply PM Kisan Yojana 2026

1. Visit the official PM Kisan portal at pmkisan.gov.in.
2. Click on 'New Farmer Registration' and enter Aadhaar number for verification.
3. Fill in personal details, land information, and bank account details in the online form.
4. Upload required documents like land records and self-declaration.
5. Submit the application and note the registration number.
6. Check status periodically and complete eKYC if prompted.

PM Kisan Yojana 2026 Verification Process 

1. Document Verification: State authorities check land records and Aadhaar details.
2. Eligibility Approval: Exclusion criteria applied to filter ineligible applicants.
3. Field/Local Body Verification: Gram Panchayat or local officials may conduct physical checks.
4. Beneficiary List Publishing: Updated lists available on portal for public view.
5. Final Payment Release: Approved beneficiaries receive DBT after eKYC completion.