PM Kisan 22nd Installment Awaited: Will Farmers Get ₹2,000 Without a Farmer ID? Full Details Here

Farmers across the country are eagerly waiting for the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The installment is expected to be released between February and March 2026, although the government has not yet announced an official date. Meanwhile, a key question troubling many farmers is whether they will receive the ₹2,000 installment without a Farmer ID.

Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan Benefits?

The PM Kisan scheme benefits only those farmers:

• Whose land records are registered on the PM Kisan portal
• Whose bank accounts are linked with Aadhaar
• Who have successfully completed the e-KYC process

Failure to meet any of these conditions may lead to delays or stoppage of the installment.

When will the PM Kisan 22nd Installment Be Released?

PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.
The 21st installment was released in November 2025, and based on this cycle, the 22nd installment is likely to be credited between February and March 2026.

Farmer ID Mandatory for PM Kisan?

PM-KISAN scheme, Farmer ID has been made mandatory only for new registrations. This requirement applies in 14 states where the farmer registry system has already been implemented.
In states where farmer registration has not yet started, farmers can still register without a Farmer ID.

Is e-KYC Mandatory for PM Kisan?

According to the PM Kisan portal, e-KYC is mandatory for all registered beneficiaries under the scheme.

Farmers can complete e-KYC using any of the following methods:

1. OTP-based e-KYC through the PM Kisan portal
2. Biometric e-KYC at the nearest CSC (Common Service Centre)
3. Face Authentication-based e-KYC

How to Complete e-KYC Using Face Authentication?

Farmers can easily complete e-KYC using their mobile phones by following these steps:

1. Step 1: Download the PM-KISAN mobile app and Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store
2. Step 2: Open the PM-KISAN app and log in using your registered mobile number
3. Step 3: Go to the Beneficiary Status page
4. Step 4: If the e-KYC status shows “No,” click on e-KYC and enter your Aadhaar number
5. Step 5: Allow face scanning; once completed successfully, e-KYC will be updated

Which Farmers May Not Receive the 22nd Instalment?

The government has identified certain cases under the ineligibility criteria, where the instalment may be temporarily withheld. These include: Farmers who acquired land after 1 February 2019, Cases where more than one member of the same family is availing benefits, Cases where physical verification is pending.

FAQs About PM Kisan 22nd Installment:

Q1. Can I receive the PM Kisan 22nd installment without a Farmer ID?
A1. Yes, if you are from a state where Farmer ID is not yet mandatory, you can still receive the installment without it.

Q2. How can I check my PM Kisan installment status?
A2. Visit the official PM Kisan portal or use the PM-KISAN mobile app to check your beneficiary status.

Q3. What happens if my e-KYC is not completed?
A3. Your PM Kisan installment may be delayed or stopped until you complete the e-KYC process.

Q4. Can multiple family members receive PM Kisan benefits?
A4. No, only one member per family is eligible to receive benefits under the PM Kisan scheme.

Q5. How do I complete biometric e-KYC?
A5. Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) to complete biometric e-KYC for PM Kisan.