PM-KISAN: eKYC is required for the next instalment, by OTP at home or at a CSC
The PM-KISAN portal says eKYC is mandatory for registered farmers. OTP eKYC is done on the portal, and biometric eKYC at a nearby CSC.
What this means for you
If your eKYC is not complete, your instalment may be held. Check your status with 'Know Your Status' on the portal and complete eKYC if needed.
Key facts
- 22nd instalment released on 13 March 2026 from Guwahati (portal notice)
- eKYC mandatory: OTP on the portal, or biometric at a CSC
- Benefits are on hold in some cases pending physical verification
This is a sample story that shows the site’s layout. It will be removed before launch.
Questions and answers
Where can I do eKYC?
On the PM-KISAN portal with an OTP, or with biometrics at a nearby CSC.
How do I check my instalment status?
Use 'Know Your Status' on the portal or app.
Glossary
- eKYC
- Online identity check through Aadhaar, needed to receive money from many government schemes.
Source: PM-KISAN, "PM-KISAN portal home page notices", 21 October 2026. Read the original notice
Checked against the official notice: 21 October 2026. This story was drafted with AI from an official notice and checked by an editor before publishing. Report an error