PM Kisan Installment on Hold? Check eKYC, Land Seeding & Payment Status
Short answer
If your PM Kisan installment has not been credited, first open Know Your Status on the official PM Kisan portal and check your payment, bank account and e-KYC details. eKYC is mandatory for registered PM-KISAN farmers. Eligibility verification, land records, bank details and other scheme conditions can affect payment status.
Eligibility
- Landholding farmer families, subject to the exclusions and conditions applicable under the PM-KISAN scheme.
- Institutional landholders and other categories specifically excluded under the scheme are not eligible.
- Registered beneficiaries must complete the required eKYC and beneficiary verification requirements.
Required documents
- Aadhaar details
- Land record details
- Bank account details
- Registered mobile number
Step-by-step process
- Open the official PM Kisan website at pmkisan.gov.in.
- Select Know Your Status.
- Enter your Registration Number and complete the required verification.
- Check Payment Status, Bank Name, UTR Number, Payment Mode and Account Credited details.
- Check the Financial Year-wise e-KYC status shown on the page.
- If eKYC is pending, complete the available eKYC process through the official PM-Kisan system or an authorised CSC option.
- If there is a land-record or beneficiary-verification issue, contact the concerned state revenue or agriculture authority for correction or verification.
- If the account or DBT information appears incorrect, contact your bank and verify the account and Aadhaar-seeding status.
- If the problem continues, use the official PM-Kisan grievance/helpdesk facility.
Fees and processing time
| Fees | There is no government application fee for checking PM-Kisan status on the official portal. Service charges may apply for assisted services such as biometric eKYC at a CSC. |
|---|---|
| Processing time | Payment is released according to the PM-KISAN payment cycle. If a correction or verification is required, the effect on payment depends on when the issue is resolved and processed; no individual credit date should be guaranteed. |
Always verify the latest fee, eligibility and deadline on the official government portal.
Where to apply
Official PM-Kisan portal, PM-Kisan mobile application or an authorised Common Service Centre.
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ PM Kisan Know Your Status ↗ Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ↗
Common mistakes to avoid
- Checking payment status only through unofficial websites or links.
- Ignoring a pending eKYC or beneficiary-verification issue.
- Not checking the bank account details when payment is not credited.
- Paying an agent for information that is available on the official PM-Kisan portal.
- Sharing Aadhaar OTP or banking credentials with an unknown person.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check if my PM Kisan installment is not credited?
Open Know Your Status and check Payment Status, Bank Details and Financial Year-wise e-KYC information. If any verification issue is shown, follow the relevant correction process.
Is eKYC mandatory for PM Kisan?
Yes. The official PM-Kisan portal states that eKYC is mandatory for PM-KISAN registered farmers.
How can I check my PM Kisan payment status?
Open the official PM-Kisan Know Your Status page and enter your Registration Number. The page can show payment status, bank name, UTR number, payment mode and account credited details.
What if my land record or beneficiary verification has an issue?
Contact the concerned state revenue or agriculture authority and ask them to check the relevant land or beneficiary record and complete any required correction or verification.
How much does PM Kisan provide?
The PM-KISAN scheme provides Rs 6,000 per year to eligible farmer families, subject to the scheme conditions and exclusions, through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Can PM Kisan installment be affected if eKYC, Aadhaar linking or land seeding is incomplete?
If required eKYC or beneficiary verification is incomplete, PM-KISAN payment can be affected. If an installment is not credited, check eKYC, payment and account details on Know Your Status and contact the concerned authority or bank for any land-record or DBT issue.
Official sources
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