PM Kisan KYC,, or PM Kisan KYC, or Know Your Customer, is an essential process in the PM Kisan scheme aimed at ensuring that benefits reach verified farmers directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. This helps reduce errors and delays in payments.
There are three modes of e-KYC available for farmers under the scheme.
Steps to update OTP-based e-KYC
This guide explains how to easily complete the e-KYC process for the PM-Kisan scheme. Follow these steps:
- Visit the PM-Kisan website
- Go to the Farmers Corner and click the e-KYC icon
- Enter your Aadhaar number and click Search
- Provide your mobile number linked to Aadhaar and click Get OTP
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile to finish e-KYC
Steps to update biometric-based e-KYC
Get your e-KYC done with fingerprints or iris scan at a CSC or SSK:
- Head to the CSC Finder portal to locate a Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra (SSK) close by
- When you arrive, let the CSC/SSK operator know you want to complete e-KYC for the PM-Kisan scheme using biometrics
- Hand over your Aadhaar card and share the mobile number linked to it with the operator
The CSC/SSK operator will assist you through the remaining steps of the e-KYC process
Steps to update face authentication-based e-KYC
Follow these steps to verify your identity using facial recognition on your mobile device:
- Install both the PM-Kisan app and the Aadhaar Face RD app from the Google Play Store
- Open the PM-Kisan app and log in using your registered mobile number
- Find the beneficiary status page and see if your e-KYC is complete
- If it says "No" for e-KYC, click the "e-KYC" option to begin verification
- Enter your Aadhaar number and grant permission to scan your face
- Once your face scan is successful, your e-KYC verification will be finished
Once you complete eKYC using your PM Kisan Aadhaar number, the updated information usually appears in your beneficiary status within 24 hours. Farmers can check this through the KYS module on the PM Kisan portal or by using Kisan eMitra, the PM Kisan AI-based chatbot. These digital options make it easy to stay informed without visiting government offices.
This multi-channel eKYC system improves access for farmers across the country and ensures smooth delivery of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits. Having a verified and updated PM Kisan profile can also be helpful when applying for financial products such as agricultural credit or even a personal loan, as it reflects stable income support from the government. Overall, the system promotes transparency, accountability, and financial confidence for farmers.