PM Kisan 23rd Installment 2026 — Expected June-July, Complete eKYC Now to Avoid Payment Block
The PM Kisan 23rd installment is expected to be released in June-July 2026. The exact date has not been officially announced yet, but based on past patterns and the March 2026 release of the 22nd installment, the next payment is likely in late June or early July.
| Detail | Information |
| Scheme | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana |
| Annual Benefit | ₹6,000/year (3 installments of ₹2,000) |
| Last Installment (22nd) | ₹18,640 crore — March 13, 2026 |
| Beneficiaries (22nd) | 9.32 crore farmers |
| 23rd Installment Expected | June-July 2026 (official date TBA) |
| Amount Per Farmer | ₹2,000 |
| eKYC Mandatory? | Yes — payment blocked without eKYC |
| Check Status At | pmkisan.gov.in → Beneficiary Status |
What you must do RIGHT NOW: Complete your eKYC if you haven't already. Without eKYC, your 23rd installment will be automatically blocked regardless of when the government releases it. eKYC takes under 5 minutes.
How to complete eKYC: Option 1 — Download PMKISAN GoI app → Face Authentication eKYC → Enter Aadhaar → Scan face → Done. Option 2 — Visit pmkisan.gov.in → eKYC → Enter Aadhaar → OTP verification → Done. Option 3 — Visit nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) if both app and portal don't work.
Check your 22nd installment status: Visit pmkisan.gov.in → Click 'Beneficiary Status' → Enter Aadhaar/mobile/account number → Check if 22nd installment (March 2026) was credited. If it shows 'pending' or 'failed', your bank details or Aadhaar linking has an issue.
Common reasons for payment failure: eKYC not completed. Name mismatch between Aadhaar and bank account. Bank account inactive or closed. Land records not verified by state government. Duplicate registration within the same family.
Who is NOT eligible: Institutional landholders, government employees (except Class IV/Group D), taxpayers, pensioners receiving ₹10,000+/month, practicing professionals (doctors, lawyers, CAs, engineers).
For the complete PM Kisan guide with all 22 installment history, troubleshooting, and status check, visit our PM Kisan Yojana page. To check eligibility for 40+ schemes, use our Eligibility Checker.
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⚠️Complete eKYC NOW
Your PM Kisan 23rd installment will NOT be credited without eKYC. Download the PMKISAN GoI app → Face Authentication → Enter Aadhaar → Done in 5 minutes. Don't wait until the installment date — do it today.
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Published: 2026-05-18 • Source: Official government press releases and notifications.