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PM Kisan Beneficiary Status Check: Track Payment

Check your PM Kisan beneficiary status and track installment payments online at pmkisan.gov.in. See registered, rejected, or pending status.

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What is PM Kisan Beneficiary Status?

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi provides ₹6,000 per year in three installments of ₹2,000 to eligible farmer families. The beneficiary status check lets you verify whether you are registered, track your installment payments, and identify any issues blocking your payment.

This guide shows you how to check your status online and understand what each status means.

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How to Check Beneficiary Status Online

Method 1: PM Kisan Portal

  1. Visit pmkisan.gov.in
  2. Click on "Beneficiary Status" in the menu (or go directly to pmkisan.gov.in/BeneficiaryStatus.aspx)
  3. Enter any one of the following:
    • Aadhaar number
    • Registered mobile number
    • Bank account number
  4. Click "Get Data"
  5. Your status and payment history will be displayed

Method 2: PM Kisan Mobile App

  1. Download the PM Kisan app from Google Play Store
  2. Open the app and tap "Beneficiary Status"
  3. Enter your Aadhaar number or mobile number
  4. View your registration status and payment details

Method 3: Through CSC or Agriculture Office

  1. Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or District Agriculture Office
  2. Provide your Aadhaar number or registration details
  3. The operator will check your status and help resolve any issues

Understanding Your Status

Status Meaning
Registered Your application is in the system and verified
Pending for approval at State/District level Land records verification is in progress by state authorities
Rejected Application rejected — reason will be shown (ineligibility, duplicate, incorrect details)
FTO is generated Fund Transfer Order created — payment is being processed
Rft Signed by State State has approved the payment — money will be credited soon
Payment Success ₹2,000 has been transferred to your bank account
Payment Failure Transfer failed — usually due to bank account or Aadhaar linking issues

How to Check Installment History

On the beneficiary status page, you can see all past installments:

  • Installment number (1st through current)
  • Amount credited (₹2,000 per installment)
  • Date of credit
  • Status (Success/Failure/Pending)

If any installment shows "Payment Failure", note the reason and take corrective action (see fixes below).

Common Issues & Quick Fixes

Status: "Pending for approval"

  • Your land records are being verified by state authorities
  • Contact your local Patwari/Lekhpal to expedite verification
  • Ensure your land mutation is complete if you recently acquired land

Status: "Rejected"

  • Check the rejection reason on the status page
  • Common reasons: government employee, income tax payer, institutional landholder
  • If rejected incorrectly, contact your District Agriculture Officer with supporting documents

Status: "Payment Failure"

  • Aadhaar not linked to bank account — visit your bank and complete Aadhaar seeding
  • Bank account closed or inactive — reactivate your account or update bank details
  • Name mismatch — ensure Aadhaar and bank account names match exactly
  • Update details via "Updation of Self Registered Farmer" on the portal

No Record Found

  • Your registration may not have been submitted successfully
  • Re-register at pmkisan.gov.in under "New Farmer Registration"
  • Or visit your local agriculture office for assisted registration

PM Kisan Installment Schedule

Installment Period Usual Release
1st April - July April-June
2nd August - November August-October
3rd December - March December-February

Exact release dates vary each year. Check the portal for current status.

Helpline & Contact

Channel Details
PM Kisan Helpline 155261 or 011-24300606
Email pmkisan-ict@gov.in
Website pmkisan.gov.in
Grievance Use the "Grievance" option on the PM Kisan portal

Important Tips

  1. Check your status before each installment to catch issues early
  2. Save your beneficiary status page as a screenshot for reference
  3. Keep Aadhaar, bank, and land records consistent — mismatches cause payment failures
  4. Complete eKYC — it's mandatory and payments are blocked without it
  5. Use the grievance portal on pmkisan.gov.in if your issue isn't resolved through normal channels

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I check my PM Kisan status?

Check at least once before each installment period (April, August, December) to ensure there are no blocks on your payment.

I can see "Payment Success" but money is not in my account. What do I do?

Payment processing takes 2-5 working days after showing success. If it doesn't arrive within a week, contact your bank with the transaction reference number shown on the status page.

Can I check someone else's PM Kisan status?

Yes, you can check any beneficiary's status if you have their Aadhaar number, mobile number, or bank account number. No authentication is required for status checks.

How many installments have been released so far?

As of 2026, over 18 installments have been released since the scheme started in February 2019. Check the PM Kisan portal homepage for the latest installment number.

My status shows registered but I never received any payment. Why?

Possible reasons: eKYC pending, land records not verified, Aadhaar-bank linking incomplete, or bank account issues. Check each of these and fix the one causing the block.

Can I update my bank account details on the portal?

Yes, use the "Updation of Self Registered Farmer" option on pmkisan.gov.in. Enter your Aadhaar number, then update your bank account number and IFSC code.


If your payment failed, see our PM Kisan Payment Not Received guide. For eKYC issues, check our PM Kisan eKYC Failed guide.