When Will the 22nd Installment of the PM Kisan Scheme Be Released?

Kokila Chokkanathan
Under the PM Kisan Samman nidhi Yojana, eligible small and marginal farmers receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of 2,000 each. The 22nd installment (for the december 2025–March 2026 period) is the next payment farmers are waiting for.

📅 Expected Release Window

Although the government has not yet announced an official date, multiple trusted sources and pattern analysis show that:

  • The 21st installment was credited on 19 november 2025.
  • Following the usual four-month cycle, the 22nd installment is expected to be credited between February and early-to-mid march 2026.
  • Some reports even suggest a likely date around the first or second week of february 2026, such as near 8 February.
💰 Amount and Eligibility

  • Each eligible farmer will receive 2,000 if they meet all requirements.
  • To ensure timely credit, beneficiaries must complete mandatory e-KYC, link their Aadhaar with the bank account, and verify land records or Farmer ID status where applicable.
How to Check Your 22nd Installment Status

You can check your payment status online using the official PM-Kisan portal:

 Through the “Beneficiary Status” Page

Go to the official PM-Kisan website: pmkisan.gov.in

Click “Beneficiary Status” under the Farmer Corner section

Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number or registration number

View your installment eligibility and payment status online.

 Using Your Aadhaar or Mobile

  • Make sure your Aadhaar and bank account are properly linked
  • If details are pending or incorrect, update them through the portal or a Common service Centre (CSC) before the payment is credited.
Summary

🔹 The 22nd PM Kisan installment (₹2,000) is likely to be released in february 2026, possibly around the first or second week, though the official date is yet to be confirmed.
🔹 You should complete e-KYC and update all records if not done already to ensure timely payment.
🔹 Check your beneficiary status online via the PM-Kisan portal to see if you’re eligible and where your payment stands.

 

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