PM Kisan 24th Installment: e-KYC Pending? Try These 3 Ways to Complete Verification

Farmers waiting for the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN should check one important detail before worrying about the payment date—their e-KYC status.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 a year, generally distributed in three instalments of ₹2,000 each. Completing the required verification and maintaining correct beneficiary records are important for receiving scheme benefits.

The 24th instalment is expected around the October-November 2026 period, according to the source report. However, farmers should not treat this as a confirmed payment date unless the government officially announces the release schedule.

More importantly, beneficiaries whose required e-KYC remains incomplete could face problems in receiving their ₹2,000 instalment.

If you are unable to find or complete e-KYC through the usual PM-KISAN portal route, there are other official methods available. Here are three options farmers can try.

Why Is PM-KISAN e-KYC Important?

PM-KISAN uses e-KYC to authenticate beneficiaries and help ensure that scheme payments reach eligible farmers.

A beneficiary may already have a PM-KISAN registration number and still face payment issues if required verification has not been completed or beneficiary information contains discrepancies.

Farmers waiting for the next instalment should therefore check their status rather than assuming that registration alone is enough.

The source report states that farmers with pending e-KYC also faced payment holds during the previous instalment cycle.

If your e-KYC is still incomplete, these three methods may help.

1. Visit an Authorised CSC for Biometric e-KYC

For farmers who are not comfortable completing verification through a smartphone, an authorised Common Service Centre (CSC) can be one of the easiest options.

Registered CSC operators have access to the required services and can assist beneficiaries with biometric verification where applicable.

Carry your Aadhaar card and PM-KISAN registration details when visiting the centre. The operator can use the authorised system to initiate and complete the required verification.

Farmers should use a genuine registered CSC rather than handing documents or money to an unknown person claiming to provide PM-KISAN verification services.

If an official service fee applies, pay only the prescribed amount and ask for a receipt wherever available.

2. Complete Facial e-KYC Using the PM-KISAN Mobile App

Farmers with an Android smartphone may also be able to complete e-KYC from home using the official mobile application and Aadhaar facial authentication.

The source describes the process using the PM-KISAN mobile app along with the Aadhaar Face RD application.

The general process is as follows:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.

2. Search for and install the official PM-KISAN mobile application.

3. Install the official Aadhaar Face RD application required for facial authentication.

4. Open the PM-KISAN app and proceed through the initial setup.

5. Select your preferred language.

6. Choose the login option and select Beneficiary as the login type.

7. Enter the required Aadhaar number or PM-KISAN registration number.

8. Select the Facial e-KYC option when displayed.

9. Read the consent information and provide the required approval.

10. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your face.

11. Keep your face correctly positioned inside the circle until the application completes the verification.

12. Complete any remaining security setup, such as creating an mPIN if requested.

13. Open the PM-KISAN dashboard and check your e-KYC status.

If the dashboard displays “Yes” next to e-KYC Status, it indicates that the verification has been recorded as completed.

Farmers should download apps only from official app-store listings and verify the publisher before installing them.

3. Verification Through Authorised State Government Channels

A third route may be available through authorised state government officials or designated local functionaries who have access to the official PM-KISAN verification system.

If such an authorised facility is available in your area, the designated official may be able to complete or assist with the e-KYC process through the government login provided for this purpose.

The important word here is authorised.

Do not hand over Aadhaar information, banking details or money to someone simply because they claim to be working for the government or PM-KISAN programme.

If there is any doubt, beneficiaries should first confirm the person's identity through the relevant local government office or use an authorised CSC.

Check e-KYC Status Before Doing It Again

Farmers who are unsure whether their e-KYC has already been completed should first check their beneficiary information.

If the PM-KISAN app or authorised system shows the e-KYC status as completed, there is generally no reason to repeatedly perform the same process unless an official message asks for fresh verification.

This is particularly important because scammers can exploit uncertainty around government scheme payments.

A message claiming that your PM-KISAN payment will be stopped unless you immediately click a link, install an unknown app or pay a verification fee should be treated cautiously.

Never Share OTP, PIN or Banking Passwords

PM-KISAN beneficiaries should remain particularly alert to fraud ahead of an expected instalment.

Do not disclose your ATM PIN, UPI PIN, CVV, internet banking password or other confidential banking credentials to anyone offering to complete e-KYC.

Similarly, avoid clicking on e-KYC links received through unknown WhatsApp messages, SMS messages or social-media accounts.

Where possible, use the official PM-KISAN application, authorised government channels or a registered CSC.

e-KYC Done but ₹2,000 Still Not Received?

Completing e-KYC is important, but it does not automatically guarantee that the next ₹2,000 payment will reach the account.

PM-KISAN payments also depend on the beneficiary continuing to satisfy the scheme's eligibility requirements and having the necessary records correctly validated.

If e-KYC shows as completed but an instalment remains unpaid, farmers should check their beneficiary/payment status and look for discrepancies in details such as their Aadhaar information, registration records and bank-related information.

Any error displayed in the beneficiary record should be corrected through an authorised channel.

Has the PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Date Been Confirmed?

The source report expects the 24th PM-KISAN instalment during October-November 2026, but farmers should distinguish an expected payment window from an official release date.

The government may announce a specific date separately.

Until an official announcement is made, messages circulating on WhatsApp or social media claiming that every farmer will receive ₹2,000 on a particular date should not automatically be trusted.

Complete Pending Verification Before the Next Payment

For beneficiaries waiting for the next PM-KISAN payment, the safest approach is to check the account now rather than waiting until the instalment is released.

If e-KYC is pending, farmers can use an authorised CSC, the official PM-KISAN mobile app with Aadhaar facial authentication, or an authorised state-government verification channel, depending on the facilities available to them.

Most importantly, use only verified channels. Completing e-KYC can help resolve a major reason for payment-related problems, but the final release of the ₹2,000 instalment remains subject to eligibility, successful verification and the government's official payment schedule.