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PM Kisan Eligibility — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check whether your land-holding, tax-filing, and exclusion-category status make you eligible for the PM-Kisan Rs 6,000/year direct income support across three equal instalments.

Eligibility rules last verified: June 2026 | Source: pmkisan.gov.in
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1. Eligibility Questionnaire

How to Apply — Step by Step

A clear guide to help you register for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme and receive your ₹6,000 annual income support.

Application steps last verified: July 2026 | Source: pmkisan.gov.in

Step-by-Step Registration Process

  1. 1

    Open the Official Portal

    Go to pmkisan.gov.in. This is the official central web portal managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

  2. 2

    Navigate to Farmer Registration

    Scroll down to the Farmers Corner section on the right side of the homepage. Click on the "New Farmer Registration" option.

  3. 3

    Select Area and Enter Aadhaar Details

    Choose Rural Farmer Registration or Urban Farmer Registration based on where your land is located. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number, enter your mobile number, select your State from the list, type the security Captcha code, and click on "Get OTP".

  4. 4

    Verify Aadhaar OTP

    Type the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile phone and click to verify. Your details will be authenticated directly with UIDAI records.

  5. 5

    Fill in Detailed Registration Form

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    Steps beyond this point require OTP authentication and landholder credentials to proceed. Described below from official portal instructions:

    • Select your District, Sub-District, Block, and Village from the dropdown menus.
    • Type your personal details matching your Aadhaar card records.
    • Under land details, fill in your Khata Number, Khasra Number, Land Registration ID, and land area (in Hectares).
    • Enter the date of vesting of ownership (the date the land was registered in your name).
  6. 6

    Upload Land Records PDF

    Upload a scanned PDF copy of your land records (RoR/Khatauni). The PDF file size must be within the portal's limit (usually under 200 KB). Check the declaration box stating you meet eligibility rules, and click "Save".

If Your Application Is Rejected

If your application is rejected or marked with errors, you can check the exact reason by visiting the Beneficiary Status Page on the official portal. Common issues include name mismatches with land records, incorrect Aadhaar numbers, or pending bank seeding. You can raise a grievance or resolve errors using the official PM-Kisan Grievance Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible to apply for the PM-KISAN scheme?

All landholding farmer families in India who have cultivable land registered in their names are eligible. A family is defined as a husband, wife, and minor children. The land must be cultivable agricultural land, and the applicant must not fall under any of the exclusion criteria (such as paying income tax or being a government employee).

Are tenants or sharecroppers eligible for PM-KISAN benefits?

No. Under the official guidelines, landless agricultural laborers, tenant farmers, and sharecroppers are not eligible for PM-KISAN. The landholding must be owned by the farming family, with land records (RoR/Khatauni) registered in their name. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

What are the key exclusions under the PM-KISAN scheme?

Individuals and families are excluded from PM-KISAN if they: 1. Hold or have held constitutional posts. 2. Are former or present Ministers, MPs, MLAs, or Mayors. 3. Are serving or retired government employees (excluding Class IV/MTS/Group D). 4. Are retired pensioners with a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more. 5. Paid income tax in the last assessment year. 6. Are registered professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, CAs).

Is e-KYC mandatory to receive the PM-KISAN installments?

Yes, e-KYC is mandatory for all registered PM-KISAN beneficiaries. The bank account must also be linked to Aadhaar and enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT/NPCI mapping) to receive installments successfully. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This calculator checks if your household is eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, which provides direct income support to landholding farmers. It calculates your annual benefits and checks for statutory exclusions such as institutional land ownership, government service, or income tax payments. It ensures you know exactly how to qualify under the latest guidelines.

How to Use It

  1. Are you a farmer?: Select Yes if you are actively engaged in farming.
  2. Land Ownership & Size: Select your ownership type and input the total size of your cultivable landholding.
  3. Exclusion Fields: Answer questions about government employment, income tax payer status, and annual family income.
  4. Mandatory Details: State whether your bank account is Aadhaar-linked and seeded for DBT.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • The Concept: The PM-KISAN scheme is designed to help small and marginal landowners meet agricultural and household expenses. Only resident farming families who own cultivable land, are not government employees, do not pay income tax, and have linked Aadhaar are eligible.
  • The Formula:

Eligibility = (Is Farmer) AND (Land Ownership = Own Land) AND (NOT Govt Employee) AND (NOT Tax Payer) AND (Aadhaar Linked) AND (Pension < ₹10,000/month)

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

For example, a farmer family in Uttar Pradesh owns 3 acres of cultivable land. The applicant does not pay income tax, is not a government employee, and has linked their Aadhaar to their bank account.

  • Since they satisfy all the primary conditions and do not fall under any exclusions, they are ELIGIBLE.
  • Total Annual Benefit = 3 installments × ₹2,000 = ₹6,000 per year paid directly to their bank account.

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