Modes of completing PM Kisan eKYC
The central government provides three distinct channels to facilitate eKYC verification for rural landholders.
- OTP-Based eKYC: Available on the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in) for farmers whose mobile number is linked to Aadhaar.
- Biometric eKYC: Available at Common Service Centers (CSC) and State Seva Kendras using fingerprint or iris authentication.
- Face Authentication: Conducted through the PM-KISAN mobile app using the Government of India Aadhaar FaceRD application.
Step-by-step OTP verification on the portal
Farmers with Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers can finish verification from any smartphone or computer in minutes.
- Visit the official PM-KISAN portal (pmkisan.gov.in) and click on the eKYC tab.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and click Search.
- Enter the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar and request OTP.
- Enter the 6-digit OTP received from UIDAI and submit to confirm completion.
Troubleshooting common eKYC errors
Identifying common technical hurdles prevents instalment delays and transaction failures.
- Aadhaar Not Registered / OTP Not Received: Update your registered mobile number at a nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- Biometric Mismatch at CSC: Use iris scanning or download the PM-KISAN mobile app for contactless face recognition.
- Record Already Exists: Confirms your eKYC is already recorded; verify your status under the Beneficiary Status tab.
Official source
Check the latest rules, benefits and forms here. KisanPe is an independent platform and is not a government website.
PM-KISAN Portal (Ministry of Agriculture) ↗Related on KisanPe
Common questions
Is eKYC mandatory to receive PM-KISAN instalments?
Yes, the Ministry of Agriculture mandates eKYC verification for all beneficiaries to maintain active DBT payment eligibility.
Is there a fee for online OTP-based eKYC?
Online OTP-based eKYC on pmkisan.gov.in and facial authentication via the mobile app are completely free of charge.
What should I do if my mobile is not linked to Aadhaar?
You should visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) to complete biometric fingerprint eKYC or update your mobile number at an Aadhaar center.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
More General Agriculture & Tools guides
Ask Sakhi AI in your language, check live mandi prices or plan a loan with KisanPe tools.