PM Kisan 18th Installment Release Date: Step-by-Step Status Check & eKYC Guide
The Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is one of the most significant welfare initiatives by the Government of India, providing direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families across the country. This financial assistance is distributed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Expected Release Date of PM Kisan 18th Installment
Following the successful distribution of the 17th installment, farmers nationwide are eagerly waiting for the PM Kisan 18th installment. According to official sources and past release trends, the 18th installment of ₹2,000 is expected to be credited to bank accounts between October and November 2026. The government will release the exact date and time on the official PM Kisan portal soon.
How to Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status Online
To verify if your account is active and if you will receive the ₹2,000 installment, follow these steps:
- Go to the official PM-Kisan website at pmkisan.gov.in.
- Scroll down to the 'Farmer's Corner' section and click on 'Know Your Status'.
- Enter your Registration Number. (If you don't know it, click on 'Know Your Registration Number' and retrieve it using your Aadhaar or Mobile Number).
- Enter the Captcha code and click on the 'Get Data' button.
- Your detailed status, including land seeding, Aadhaar seeding, and bank account integration status, will be displayed on the screen.
Mandatory Steps to Avoid Installment Rejection
Many farmers miss out on their installments due to pending verification. Ensure you complete these three requirements immediately:
- eKYC Completion: You can perform OTP-based eKYC on the PM Kisan portal for free, or visit a nearby Common Service Center (CSC) for biometric-based eKYC.
- Land Seeding: Your name must be correctly linked to your agricultural land records in the revenue database.
- Aadhaar & DBT Linking: Ensure your bank account is linked to Aadhaar and activated for National Automated Clearing House (NACH) / DBT payments.
Official Information Source: YojanaGhar provides detailed information based on official announcements and notifications. Please check official government portals (like pmkisan.gov.in, scholarship.up.gov.in, etc.) for final confirmation and applications.