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PM Kisan e-KYC: 3 Ways to Complete It (OTP, CSC and Face Scan), Step by Step

Updated Nov 4, 2026 Saral Jankari Team

How to complete PM-KISAN e-KYC yourself with OTP, at a Common Service Centre with your fingerprint, or with a face scan in the mobile app, and how to check that it worked.

Last reviewed: 5 November 2026

The short version

PM-KISAN pays eligible farmer families ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments, sent by direct bank transfer. To keep receiving it you need e-KYC, an Aadhaar-based identity check. There are three ways to do it. Choose the one that fits your phone and situation.

Method	Where	What you need	Cost
1. OTP	PM-KISAN website or mobile app, from home	Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked to that Aadhaar	Free
2. Fingerprint (biometric)	Nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra	Aadhaar card and the Aadhaar-linked mobile number	₹15 convenience fee
3. Face scan	PM-KISAN mobile app	Smartphone, PM-KISAN app, Aadhaar Face RD app, your PM-KISAN registered mobile number	Free

Which method should you use?

Your Aadhaar mobile number is active and with you: use OTP. It is the fastest.
Your Aadhaar is not linked to a working mobile number: go to a CSC for the fingerprint method, or first update your number. See our Aadhaar guide.
OTP does not work, but you have a smartphone: try the face scan in the mobile app.
No smartphone or not comfortable with apps: go to the CSC.

Method 1: OTP e-KYC

Open the official PM-KISAN website, pmkisan.gov.in, or the PM-KISAN mobile app.
Tap or click e-KYC at the top right.
Enter your Aadhaar number and submit.
Enter the OTP that arrives on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

Method 2: fingerprint e-KYC at a CSC

Visit the nearest Common Service Centre or State Seva Kendra. You can find CSCs on the CSC locator at locator.csccloud.in.
Carry your Aadhaar card and your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
The operator helps you complete the Aadhaar fingerprint check.
A convenience fee of ₹15 applies. Ask for a receipt.

Method 3: face scan e-KYC in the app

Install two apps from the Google Play Store: the PM-KISAN app and the Aadhaar Face RD app.
Open the PM-KISAN app and log in with your registered mobile number.
Go to the beneficiary status page.
If it shows e-KYC as No, tap e-KYC, enter your Aadhaar number, and give consent for the face scan.
Complete the face scan. Your e-KYC is then done.

How to check that it worked

The status appears on the beneficiary status page within 24 hours of completing e-KYC, whichever method you used. You can also check through the KYS module on the PM-KISAN portal. The official note describes an AI chatbot called Kisan-eMitra that can help too.

Common problems and what to do

OTP does not arrive. The mobile number is probably not linked to your Aadhaar. Use the CSC method, or update the number first.
Fingerprint does not match at the CSC. Fingerprints can be worn from farm work. Ask the operator to retry, and try another finger or the face scan.
Status still shows No after a day. Wait 24 hours, then check again. If it still shows No, repeat the e-KYC or visit the CSC.
Someone asks for money beyond the ₹15 fee. Do not pay. Complain to the CSC’s district manager or your local agriculture office.
A link or call asks for your OTP, bank PIN or card details. It is a fraud. e-KYC never needs your bank PIN.

Tips so the instalment is not delayed

Make sure your bank account is linked to Aadhaar, since the money is sent to an Aadhaar-seeded account.
Keep your mobile number and Aadhaar details correct and the same everywhere.
Do the e-KYC before the next instalment is due, not after.

Frequently asked questions

Is e-KYC free? The OTP and face scan methods are free. The CSC fingerprint method has a ₹15 convenience fee.

Do I need to do it every year? The official note gives no yearly requirement. Check your status page, and redo it only if it shows No.

Is there a last date? The official note does not state a deadline. Do it soon, because pending e-KYC can hold up your instalment.

Can my family member do it for me? The check needs your own Aadhaar OTP, fingerprint or face. At a CSC you must be present yourself.

For eligibility, amounts and how to register, read our full PM Kisan guide.

Sources

Procedures and fees can change. Please confirm on the official PM-KISAN portal before you act. Never share your OTP or PIN with anyone.