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 Sector Scheme fully funded by the Government of India and implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Launched to provide direct income support to landholding farmer families, the scheme transfers ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via DBT. All landholding farmer families (husband, wife and minor children) with cultivable land in their names are eligible, subject to scheme guidelines. The 21st installment was released on 19 November 2025. The 22nd installment for the December 2025–March 2026 period is awaited; the official release date will be announced on the PM-KISAN portal. Farmers can check their status and complete mandatory eKYC on pmkisan.gov.in.

PM Kisan Yojana Important Dates

• Scheme Launched Date: 24 February 2019
• 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 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

• PM-KISAN provides support to all landholding farmer families where the family owns cultivable land as per State/UT land records. A family is defined as husband, wife and minor children. The scheme covers farmers across India, including urban areas if the land is cultivable.
• Eligibility is determined by State Governments based on land records. The following categories are excluded:
• Institutional land holders
• Families of former or present constitutional post holders, Ministers, MPs, MLAs, Mayors, District Panchayat Chairpersons
• Serving or retired government officers/employees (except MTS/Class IV/Group D)
• Pensioners receiving ₹10,000 or more monthly pension (except MTS/Class IV)
• Persons who paid Income Tax in the last assessment year
• Registered professionals such as Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants and Architects
• Aadhaar-linked eKYC is mandatory for receiving installments.

PM Kisan Yojana Required Documents

1. Aadhaar Card (mandatory for eKYC)
2. Bank Account Passbook with IFSC Code
3. Land Ownership Documents (as per State records)
4. Proof of Identity (Voter ID, Driving Licence or NREGA Job Card, if required)
5. Category Certificate (SC/ST, if applicable)
6. Mobile Number (recommended for alerts)

BENEFIT DISTRIBUTION / DBT DETAILS

• Amount is transferred in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
• Bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar and verified
• Expected payment timeline follows the scheme cycle: December–March, April–July, August–November
• SMS alerts are sent to registered mobile numbers upon successful credit

How To Apply PM Kisan Yojana 2026

1. Visit the official website pmkisan.gov.in
2. Go to Farmers Corner and click on “New Farmer Registration”
3. Enter Aadhaar number and verify details
4. Fill personal information, bank details and land information
5. Upload required documents and self-declaration
6. Submit the form and note the application reference number
7. Complete eKYC using OTP or biometric at CSC centre

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.