Millions of farmers are searching for one thing right now: when the PM Kisan 24th installment of ₹2,000 will hit their bank accounts. With the 23rd instalment already credited in June 2026, attention has shifted to the next tranche of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, and to the paperwork that decides whether you actually receive it. This guide covers the expected PM Kisan 24th installment date, the mandatory eKYC and Farmer ID rules, exclusion criteria, and the exact steps to check your beneficiary status on pmkisan.gov.in.
PM Kisan 24th Installment Date: What to Expect
PM-KISAN pays ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families in three equal instalments of ₹2,000, released every four months. The scheme runs on fixed four-month cycles: April–July, August–November and December–March.
The 23rd instalment was released in June 2026. Following the standard cycle, the PM Kisan 24th installment covers the August–November 2026 period and is widely expected to be released around October 2026. As always, the exact date is announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the transfer is usually made by the Prime Minister at a public event announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare with a single Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) push to all verified beneficiaries.
| Instalment | Period covered | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd | December 2025 – March 2026 | Released |
| 23rd | April – July 2026 | Released in June 2026 |
| 24th | August – November 2026 | Expected around October 2026 |
| 25th | December 2026 – March 2027 | Expected early 2027 |
Who Is Eligible for the PM Kisan 24th Installment?
Eligibility is based on land ownership records and Aadhaar-linked verification. To receive the next ₹2,000, a farmer family must broadly satisfy the following:
- Be a landholding farmer family (husband, wife and minor children) with cultivable land recorded in their name in state land records
- Have a completed and valid eKYC linked to the registered mobile number
- Have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT
- Be registered on the Farmer Registry and hold a valid Farmer ID where the state has rolled it out
- Have land records correctly seeded against the PM-KISAN registration number
Who is excluded from PM-KISAN
- Institutional landholders
- Serving or retired government employees (with limited exceptions for Group D / Class IV staff)
- Income tax payers in the last assessment year
- Pensioners drawing a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more (excluding Group D staff)
- Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects practising in their profession
- Holders and former holders of constitutional posts, sitting and former MPs, MLAs, mayors and district panchayat chairpersons
eKYC and Farmer ID: The Two Rules That Block Most Payments
Every year the largest single reason for a missing instalment is incomplete verification, not ineligibility. Two requirements matter most.
1. eKYC is mandatory
eKYC is compulsory for all registered PM-KISAN farmers. There are three ways to complete it:
- OTP-based eKYC: on the pmkisan.gov.in portal using your Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Biometric eKYC: at your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra.
- Face authentication eKYC: through the PM-KISAN mobile app, useful where the Aadhaar-linked mobile number is no longer active.
2. Farmer ID / Farmer Registry enrolment
States have been rolling out a digital Farmer Registry that issues each cultivator a unique Farmer ID mapped to their land parcels. In states where this has been notified, enrolment is now a prerequisite for continued PM-KISAN benefits. If you have not yet registered, contact your village revenue officer, Krishi Sahayak or CSC well before the release window.
How to Check PM Kisan 24th Installment Status Online
- Go to the official portal pmkisan.gov.in.
- On the homepage, open the Farmers Corner section and click Know Your Status.
- Enter your PM-KISAN Registration Number and the captcha, then click Get OTP.
- Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and submit.
- Your instalment history, eKYC status, Aadhaar seeding status and land-seeding status will be displayed on screen.
If you do not remember your registration number, use the Know Your Registration Number option and search using your Aadhaar number or mobile number. You can also use Beneficiary List to check village-wise disbursal for your panchayat.
Payment Not Received? Common Reasons and Fixes
| Problem | What it means | How to fix it |
|---|---|---|
| eKYC status: No | Verification incomplete | Complete OTP, biometric or face-auth eKYC |
| Aadhaar seeding: No | Bank account not linked to Aadhaar | Visit your bank branch and request Aadhaar seeding with NPCI mapping |
| Land seeding: No | Land records not verified | Approach the district agriculture officer or revenue office with your land documents |
| Name mismatch | Aadhaar name differs from bank records | Correct the spelling in Aadhaar or in the bank record so both match |
| Account inactive / closed | DBT transfer fails | Update your active account details through the portal or CSC |
PM-KISAN helpline
For unresolved issues, farmers can use the grievance section on the portal or contact the PM-KISAN helpline numbers 155261 and 011-24300606, or write to pmkisan-ict@gov.in.
PM Kisan 24th Installment: FAQs
When will the PM Kisan 24th installment be released?
It covers the August–November 2026 cycle and is expected to be released around October 2026. The official date is announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare closer to the release.
How much money will I get in the 24th instalment?
₹2,000, transferred directly to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. That is one of three equal instalments in the ₹6,000 annual benefit.
Is eKYC compulsory for the PM Kisan 24th installment?
Yes. Without a completed eKYC, the DBT transfer will not be processed even if you are otherwise eligible.
Can I still get the instalment without a Farmer ID?
In states that have notified the Farmer Registry, a valid Farmer ID is required. Check your state agriculture department notification and enrol as early as possible.
How do I check the PM Kisan beneficiary list for my village?
Use the Beneficiary List option under Farmers Corner on pmkisan.gov.in and select your state, district, sub-district, block and village.
What if I received earlier instalments but not the latest one?
Most such cases are caused by a lapsed eKYC, a failed Aadhaar–bank mapping or an unverified land record. Check all three fields on the Know Your Status page and correct whichever shows “No”.
Conclusion
The PM Kisan 24th installment is unlikely to arrive before October 2026, which gives farmers a comfortable window to get their documentation in order. Complete your eKYC, confirm Aadhaar seeding with your bank, verify land-record seeding and enrol in the Farmer Registry if your state requires it. Doing these four things now is the difference between a smooth ₹2,000 credit and a months-long grievance follow-up.
For more schemes and money updates, see our explainers on the new financial rules from 1 August 2026, the August 2026 bank holiday calendar and the 8th Pay Commission fitment factor update.
