Eligibility requirements for new registration
Registration is open to Indian citizen farmer families who own cultivable agricultural land registered in state revenue records.
- Name must match exactly on Aadhaar card and land record documents (RoR, Khatauni, or 7/12).
- Cultivable land must be registered in the farmer's name on or before the government cut-off dates.
- Institutional landholders and high-income tax-assessed individuals are excluded under standard scheme guidelines.
- Bank account must be seeded with Aadhaar and enabled for NPCI Direct Benefit Transfer.
Step-by-step online self-registration process
Farmers can complete self-registration directly on pmkisan.gov.in or through a village Common Service Center.
- Go to the PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in) and click on New Farmer Registration.
- Select Rural Farmer Registration or Urban Farmer Registration.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, state, and active mobile number to receive an authentication OTP.
- Fill in land survey numbers, sub-district, block, village, and upload a digital copy of your land record.
- Submit the application to generate a unique registration tracking acknowledgment.
Verification and approval workflow
Submitted applications undergo multi-tier administrative checks before instalments are cleared.
- The Patwari, Village Revenue Officer (VRO), or Talathi verifies land title and active possession.
- The Sub-Divisional Magistrate or District Agriculture Office ratifies eligibility.
- State nodal officers forward the cleared roster to the Central Government for DBT account activation.
Official source
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Common questions
Is there any fee for new farmer self-registration online?
No, self-registration on the official PM-KISAN portal is completely free of charge.
What documents are required for new farmer registration?
You need your Aadhaar card, mobile number linked with Aadhaar, state land ownership record (Khatauni/RoR/7-12), and bank passbook details.
How can I track the status of my new farmer registration?
Click on Status of Self-Registered Farmer on pmkisan.gov.in and enter your Aadhaar number to view real-time approval progress.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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