PM Kisan 24th Installment 2026: Official Date, eKYC & Status Guide

Farmers across the country are once again watching their bank accounts and the PM-Kisan portal closely, as attention shifts to the 24th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. With the previous instalment already credited earlier this year, the wait now is for the next round of Rs 2,000 payments, expected to reach over 9 crore farmer families this festive season.

The scheme has become one of the largest income-support programmes for landholding farmers in the country, and every four months the same questions return: when will the money arrive, who qualifies, and what happens if eKYC or bank-linking is incomplete.

When Will the PM Kisan 24th Installment Arrive

Where the Scheme Stands Right Now

The 23rd instalment of PM-Kisan was released on June 20, 2026, at a public event in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, West Bengal. Under this tranche, more than Rs 18,880 crore was transferred directly to over 9.44 crore eligible farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer, continuing the scheme's practice of routing funds straight into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts without any intermediaries.

That instalment covered the April-to-July disbursement cycle. The scheme runs on a strict four-month calendar, split into three periods each financial year: April–July, August–November, and December–March. Following that pattern, the 24th instalment, which covers the August–November cycle, is widely expected to be released in October 2026, potentially around the festive period.

It is important to note that the government has not yet issued an official date for the 24th instalment. Multiple government and news sources point to October as the likely window, but this remains an expected timeline rather than a confirmed one. LabhGrow will update this article once the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare makes a formal announcement.

Quick Note for Farmers
The 24th instalment has not been officially dated yet. Treat any specific date circulating on social media as unverified until it appears on the official pmkisan.gov.in portal or through a Ministry press release.

Recent PM-Kisan Installment History

20th Installment

Released on August 2, 2025. Amount disbursed: ₹20,500 crore. Beneficiaries: 9.7 crore farmers.

21st Installment

Released on November 19, 2025. Amount disbursed: ₹18,000 crore. Beneficiaries: approximately 9 crore farmers.

22nd Installment

Released on March 13, 2026. Cumulative disbursement under the scheme crossed ₹4.27 lakh crore with this instalment.

23rd Installment

Released on June 20, 2026. Amount disbursed: ₹18,880 crore. Beneficiaries: 9.44 crore farmers.

24th Installment

Expected in October 2026. Amount and beneficiary count will be confirmed once the government announces the official date.

Why eKYC Has Become Non-Negotiable

One thing has not changed across recent instalments: eKYC verification is now a strict prerequisite for receiving payment. The government has steadily tightened this requirement to eliminate duplicate, ineligible, or inactive entries from the beneficiary list. Farmers can complete eKYC through three routes:

• OTP-based eKYC on the official PM-Kisan website or the PM-Kisan mobile app, using the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
• Biometric eKYC at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), useful when the registered mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar.
• Face authentication through the PM-Kisan app, introduced as a faster alternative for farmers who struggle with OTP or biometric access.

Alongside eKYC, two other checks matter equally: the farmer's bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar, and land records must be verified by the concerned state or Union Territory revenue department. A mismatch or pending verification in either of these is one of the most common reasons an eligible farmer's payment gets delayed or held back, even after eKYC is done.

Who Is Eligible — and Who Is Excluded

PM-Kisan is meant for small and marginal landholding farmer families. However, certain categories are excluded from the scheme regardless of landholding:

• Institutional landholders.
• Farmer families with a current or former constitutional post holder, minister, MP, MLA, or mayor.
• Serving or retired government employees (excluding Group D/Class IV staff), along with employees of PSUs and government-aided autonomous bodies.
• All retired pensioners with a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 or more (excluding Group D/Class IV staff).
• Income tax payers in the last assessment year.
• Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, and chartered accountants who are registered with their respective professional bodies and practising.

If your family falls into any of these categories, the portal may show your application as "rejected" or "not eligible" even after eKYC is complete.

How to Check Your PM Kisan Status

Farmers do not need to visit a bank branch or government office to confirm their standing under the scheme. The process can be completed from home in a few minutes.

1. Visit the official portal. Go to pmkisan.gov.in, the only authentic source for beneficiary information.

2. Open Beneficiary Status. Click on "Know Your Status" or "Beneficiary Status" on the homepage.

3. Enter your details. Provide your registered mobile number, Aadhaar number, or bank account number, along with the security code shown.

4. Verify with OTP. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for verification.

5. View your status. The screen will display your registration status, eKYC status, and the history of instalments credited so far.

Farmers who want to check whether their name appears in the village-level beneficiary list can instead use the "Beneficiary List" option, selecting their state, district, sub-district, block, and village from the drop-down menus.

What Happens If a Payment Is Stuck

If an instalment does not arrive despite meeting eligibility criteria, the most common causes are incomplete eKYC, an Aadhaar-bank seeding mismatch, or pending land record verification at the state level. In such cases, farmers should first recheck their status on the portal, then approach their local Agriculture Department office or the nearest CSC to correct the discrepancy. The PM-Kisan helpline, available at 155261 or the toll-free number 1800-11-5526, can also guide farmers through pending issues.

For a full breakdown of common rejection reasons and how to fix them before the next cycle, see our detailed PM-KISAN rejection checklist.

Impact on Farmer Households

For small and marginal farmers, the Rs 2,000 tranche is often timed to support immediate agricultural needs, such as buying seeds, fertiliser, or covering irrigation costs ahead of the sowing season. With the scheme now running into its eighth year and cumulative disbursement having crossed Rs 4.27 lakh crore as of the 22nd instalment, it remains one of the most consistent forms of direct financial support reaching rural households, particularly in states with a high concentration of small landholdings.

The scheme was also extended till 2031 with a fresh budget approval, which you can read about in our coverage of the PM-KISAN 2031 extension.

Key Takeaways

• The 23rd PM-Kisan instalment was released on June 20, 2026, benefiting over 9.44 crore farmers with more than Rs 18,880 crore transferred.
• The 24th instalment, covering August–November 2026, is expected around October 2026, though no official date has been confirmed yet.
• eKYC, Aadhaar-bank seeding, and verified land records are mandatory for uninterrupted payments.
• Status can be checked anytime on pmkisan.gov.in or the PM-Kisan mobile app.

Conclusion

The PM-Kisan scheme continues to follow its familiar four-month rhythm, and while the 24th instalment's exact date is still awaited, farmers have a clear window to act before it arrives. Completing eKYC, confirming Aadhaar-bank seeding, and verifying land records now can prevent the kind of last-minute payment delays that have affected some beneficiaries in previous cycles. As always, the safest source for confirmation remains the official PM-Kisan portal rather than unverified social media claims.

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