PM Kisan 24th Instalment: What Farmers Need to Check Now

When will the 24th PM Kisan payment come?

Many farmers are waiting for the 24th payment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, a central scheme that gives eligible farm families financial support in instalments. September has passed and October has started, but there is still no clear position on the next instalment ³. The official release date has not been shared yet ¹.

Because of this gap, some messages on social media and other platforms have named dates, including Oct. 20. Those viral claims have not been confirmed by the government ³. As of Oct. 5, 2026, readers should treat any fixed date as unconfirmed unless it appears on the official PM Kisan portal or in a formal government notice. The safest approach is to use this waiting time to make sure records are correct, so payment is not held up later.

Under the scheme pattern discussed in local reports, each instalment is Rs 2,000 for eligible farmers ². That amount is small but important for household costs such as seeds, transport, and daily needs. Missing one cycle because of incomplete e-KYC or wrong details can cause worry, so early checks are useful.

Why is e-KYC so important this time?

E-KYC means electronic identity check. In simple words, it confirms that the person named in the PM Kisan record is the same person linked to the Aadhaar identity. The agriculture department says e-KYC is mandatory to receive the coming instalment ².

Local figures show why departments are reminding farmers. In Nagra block in Saran, Bihar, 12,849 farmers are recorded under the scheme, but only 1,545 had completed e-KYC, leaving 11,304 pending ². In the wider Saran district, 5,18,559 farmers are in the scheme, with 64,973 e-KYCs done and 4,53,588 still pending ². Officials have warned that farmers who do not complete e-KYC may miss the Rs 2,000 benefit ².

The department has asked farmers not to wait until the last days ². Last-minute rush can lead to OTP delays, crowded centres, and failed attempts. Completing the check early gives time to fix errors if the mobile number, Aadhaar link, or name spelling does not match.

What can you update on the PM Kisan portal?

Before the 24th instalment, the PM Kisan portal has made some useful online options available. Farmers can complete incomplete information, change a mobile number, and see contact details of state and district level nodal officers ¹. Nodal officers are the officials assigned to help with scheme problems in an area.

The Update Missing Information option is for farmers whose records are incomplete. There is no need to visit offices repeatedly for this step, because it can be done from home on the portal ¹. After choosing the option, the farmer enters the Aadhaar number or registration number and a captcha code, searches the record, views what is missing, and then fills and submits the needed details online ¹.

The Update Mobile Number option is for farmers who changed their phone number or linked a new number with Aadhaar. The process also starts with Aadhaar number or registration number and captcha to find the record, followed by filling the requested details to update the new mobile number ¹. Keeping the mobile number current matters because OTPs, which are one-time passwords sent by SMS, are often needed for verification.

How to check and fix your details step by step?

A calm, step-by-step check can save time. First, keep Aadhaar, PM Kisan registration number if available, and the mobile phone that receives OTPs ready. Then open the official PM Kisan portal on a phone or computer. Use only the official site and avoid links forwarded in unknown messages.

For e-KYC, local guidance says farmers can do it themselves through OTP on a mobile phone ². Those who cannot do it alone can visit a nearby Vasudha centre, or take help from the panchayat farmer adviser or agriculture coordinator, who can do e-KYC through an app ². If OTP does not arrive, check that the mobile number linked for verification is active and has network, and try again after some time.

For record corrections, use the portal options described above. For missing details, select Update Missing Information, enter Aadhaar or registration number plus captcha, search, and submit the missing fields ¹. For a new phone number, select Update Mobile Number and follow the same search-then-update pattern ¹. After submitting, note down any reference number shown and check the status again after a day or two.

• Check e-KYC status early and do not wait for the last date ².
• Keep Aadhaar, registration number, and active mobile number ready ¹.
• Use Update Missing Information for incomplete records ¹.
• Use Update Mobile Number if your phone number has changed ¹.

Where to get help if something goes wrong?

If the portal shows an error, the name does not match, or payment was missed earlier, the portal now allows farmers to view contact information of state and district level nodal officers online ¹. These officers can guide on what document or correction is needed. It helps to write down the exact message shown on screen before contacting them.

Farmers can also seek help locally through the panchayat farmer adviser, agriculture coordinator, or the agriculture department office ². In Saran, the district agriculture officer’s office has been part of the appeal to complete e-KYC soon ². When visiting a centre, carry Aadhaar and land-related papers if asked, and ask for a receipt or confirmation of any e-KYC or update done.

Be careful with rumours. Do not pay large fees for free checks, do not share Aadhaar OTPs with strangers, and rely on official notices for the payment date. As of now, the key confirmed facts are that the date is awaited, e-KYC is being stressed as required, and portal tools exist to fix records at home ¹²³.