Millions of farmers across India are waiting for the 24th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, under which eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 every four months as part of the annual financial assistance of ₹6,000.

While the Government has not yet announced an official release date for the next installment, beneficiaries can avoid payment delays by ensuring that all mandatory verification and account-related formalities are completed well in advance.

Here's everything farmers need to know about the expected timeline, eligibility requirements, and the important updates that could affect the next installment.

The Central Government has not officially confirmed the release date for the 24th installment.

However, based on the payment pattern followed in previous years, the next installment is expected around October 2026, provided the existing disbursement schedule continues.

Farmers are advised to rely only on official government announcements for confirmation of the payment date.

Electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification continues to be one of the most important requirements under the PM-KISAN scheme.

Beneficiaries who have not completed e-KYC may face delays or suspension of future installments.

Eligible farmers can complete e-KYC through any of the following methods:

• OTP-based verification on the PM-KISAN portal.
• OTP verification through the PM-KISAN mobile application.
• Biometric authentication at an authorised Common Service Centre (CSC) or designated service centre.
• Face authentication using the official PM-KISAN mobile application, where available.

Completing e-KYC well before the next payment cycle is strongly recommended.

In addition to e-KYC, many beneficiaries may also need to obtain or update their Unique Farmer ID, wherever applicable.

The Farmer ID serves as a digital identity linked to agricultural records and helps authorities verify eligible beneficiaries while reducing duplication and fraudulent claims.

Farmers should confirm the latest Farmer ID requirements applicable in their respective states.

Incorrect banking information is one of the most common reasons for delayed benefit transfers.

Beneficiaries should ensure that:

• Aadhaar is correctly linked with the bank account.
• Bank account details are accurate.
• IFSC code is up to date.
• Bank KYC has been completed.
• The registered bank account remains active.

Any mismatch between Aadhaar and bank records may prevent successful transfer of the installment.

Since PM-KISAN benefits are linked to eligible agricultural land ownership, beneficiaries should also verify that their land records are properly updated.

Issues such as:

• Pending mutation.
• Ownership disputes.
• Incorrect land records.
• Unverified agricultural details.

may affect eligibility under the scheme.

Farmers facing such issues should contact the concerned local revenue authorities for necessary corrections.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched in February 2019 to provide financial assistance to eligible farmer families.

Under the scheme:

• Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹6,000 annually.
• The assistance is paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000.
• The amount is transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

According to the scheme guidelines, certain categories of individuals are not eligible for PM-KISAN benefits.

These generally include:

• Income-tax payers.
• Serving or retired government employees (subject to specified exceptions).
• Present or former Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assemblies, and certain elected representatives.
• Individuals receiving prescribed government pensions beyond the notified limit.
• Professionals such as doctors, engineers, lawyers, architects, and chartered accountants engaged in professional practice.
• Individuals who do not own eligible agricultural land as per the scheme rules.

Eligibility is determined according to the latest government guidelines.

Farmers can verify whether their name appears in the beneficiary list by visiting the official PM-KISAN portal.

The process generally involves:

Checking beneficiary status before the next installment can help identify any issues requiring correction.

Although the Government has not yet announced the official release date for the 24th PM-KISAN installment, eligible farmers can improve their chances of receiving the payment without interruption by completing e-KYC, verifying Aadhaar and bank account details, updating Farmer ID where required, and ensuring that land records remain accurate. Staying proactive now can help avoid delays when the next installment is released.