PM‑KISAN eKYC 2025: OTP, Biometric, Face Authentication, Status Check Step‑by‑Step Guide.
Under the Government of India’s PM-KISAN scheme, ₹6,000 is provided annually through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in three installments of ₹2,000 each, and Aadhaar-based e-KYC is mandatory for disbursement. You can complete e-KYC through OTP on the official portal/app, using biometrics at CSCs, or through Aadhaar face authentication. This blog will explain PM Kisan eKYC in detail.
Table of Contents
What is PM KISAN eKYC?
- E-KYC verifies the beneficiary’s identity using Aadhaar to ensure transparent fund transfers to the eligible individual’s account.
- Available methods: OTP e-KYC (portal/app), biometric e-KYC (CSC), and declared Aadhaar face authentication.
Eligibility and prerequisites
- To benefit from this scheme, PM-KISAN beneficiaries must be registered in the system with verified land records.
- Most importantly, the beneficiary’s bank account must be linked to Aadhaar and e-KYC must be completed before installments can be released.
PM Kisan eKYC Method 1: OTP eKYC (online)
- First, open the PM-KISAN portal, then go to Farmer’s Corner → e-KYC, enter your Aadhaar number, then verify with the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and submit.
- Simply put, you can also complete OTP e-KYC using the PM-KISAN app using the same process.
PM Kisan eKYC Method 2: Biometric eKYC at CSC
- Visit your nearest CSC center, provide your Aadhaar card to the operator, and complete e-KYC by authenticating with the operator via fingerprint/iris.
- This is recommended if the mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar or the OTP is not received or has failed.
PM Kisan eKYC Method 3: Aadhaar face authentication
- Face authentication has been enabled to enhance secure access to e-KYC via the app or assisted mode.
- This allows users or operators to verify their identity using a smartphone camera, if configured by the department.
Check beneficiary status and list
- Use the Beneficiary Status on the portal to view payments, e-KYC status, and bank/Aadhaar linkage details.
- View the beneficiary list by selecting the state, district, block, and village in the Farmer’s Corner on the portal.
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Installment window and compliance
- All installments under this scheme are deposited in three cycles every year, and it should always be remembered that payments may be held up due to e-KYC or Aadhaar-bank mismatches.
- It is important to ensure that the name/date of birth in your Aadhaar, bank, and PM-KISAN records match for smooth payments.
PM kisan eKYC Common errors and fixes
- If OTP not received: First ensure that your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar. If not, switch to CSC Biometric/Face Authentication.
- If name or Aadhaar mismatch: Correct the records with State Authorities/Bank and retry e-KYC, then recheck the status.
Safety and official channels
- Always remember to perform e-KYC only on the official PM-KISAN portal/app or at a CSC; never use any third-party forms or links.
- Most importantly, never share your Aadhaar OTP with anyone; use only CSC operators for biometric updates.
Conclusion
To ensure your ₹2,000 installment under this scheme is credited on time, complete PM-KISAN e-KYC now through OTP, CSC biometric, or Aadhaar face authentication on the official portal/app. After e-KYC, check the beneficiary status and village-wise beneficiary list to ensure that the Aadhaar-bank-land details are correctly mapped.
FAQs
1. Is PM KISAN eKYC compulsory for the next installment?
A- Yes, eKYC and Aadhaar‑seeded bank account are required before credit.
2. How to do PM‑KISAN eKYC without OTP?
A- Use biometric at a CSC or Aadhaar face authentication via the PM‑KISAN app where available.
3. PM‑KISAN face authentication kaise kare?
A- Install PM‑KISAN app + UIDAI Face RD, enter Aadhaar, scan face, submit; can assist multiple farmers where allowed.
4. PM‑KISAN eKYC pending—what to do? A- Re‑try OTP if mobile is Aadhaar‑linked or visit CSC for biometric; then recheck Beneficiary Status.
5. Beneficiary Status me eKYC successful kaise check karein?
A- Use Farmer Corner → Beneficiary Status to see eKYC/payment state and bank/Aadhaar mapping.
6. Name/Aadhaar mismatch error—payment kaise unlock ho?
A- Align Aadhaar, bank KYC, and land records, complete eKYC again, then recheck status.
7. Kya urban village landholders eligible hain?
A- Yes, eligibility depends on cultivable landholding, with notified exclusions.
8. Installment date near hai—abhi kya steps lein?
A- Complete eKYC, confirm Aadhaar–bank seeding, and verify beneficiary status/list.9
9. PM‑KISAN helpline number kya hai?
A- Use the helpline listed on the official portal’s eKYC page and Farmer Corner.
10. Kya MTS/Class IV employees eligible hain?
A– Exclusions apply except specific lower categories; check official eligibility list.