PM Kisan 23rd Instalment: Physical Verification Pending?

PM Kisan 23rd Instalment Not Received? Here's What to Check

The 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was released on 20 June 2026. According to the Government of India, more than ₹18,880 crore was released for over 9.44 crore farmers during this instalment.

However, some registered farmers may still find that the expected ₹2,000 has not reached their bank account. This does not necessarily mean the Government has stopped payments for everyone. The reason could involve identity verification, land records, a pending eligibility review or the actual payment process.

For farmers seeing messages such as Land Seeding Pending or Physical Verification Pending, the most useful step is to identify the particular issue rather than repeatedly changing bank details or submitting new applications.

This guide explains how to use the official Know Your Status (KYS) service, what the common verification messages mean and which government office may be able to help.

When Was the PM Kisan 23rd Instalment Released?

The Government released the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment on 20 June 2026 from Tarakeswar in Hooghly district, West Bengal.

Under PM-KISAN, eligible landholding farmer families receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 a year in three instalments of ₹2,000 each.

Payments are transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, subject to the programme's eligibility and verification conditions.

A national instalment announcement therefore does not confirm that every registered farmer has received a successful individual bank credit.

How to Check PM Kisan Know Your Status

The PM-KISAN portal provides a Know Your Status facility that farmers can use to review information linked to their registration and payments.

1. Visit the official PM-KISAN website.
2. Find the Know Your Status option under the available farmer services.
3. Enter the registration information requested by the current portal.
4. Complete the authorised verification steps.
5. Review the displayed eligibility, land, eKYC and instalment information.
6. Note the exact status message and the date of your check.

The portal interface may change. Follow the current official instructions instead of relying on an outdated video tutorial.

What Do Different PM Kisan Status Messages Mean?

One completed verification does not necessarily mean that every other requirement has been satisfied.

Status or check	What it concerns	Suggested next step
eKYC Pending	Identity authentication is incomplete	Use an official eKYC facility
Land Seeding Pending	Required land-record matching or verification remains incomplete	Contact the authorised agriculture or revenue office
Physical Verification Pending	Further eligibility verification may be underway	Ask the relevant local implementation authority
Payment Pending	Payment processing has not been confirmed as complete	Review official payment records
Payment Reported, Credit Missing	Department and bank transaction records may need reconciliation	Check with the receiving bank using the official payment reference

These descriptions are general guidance. Always rely on the actual wording displayed for your registration and the explanation provided by the authorised authority.

Why Does PM Kisan Show Land Seeding Pending?

Land seeding concerns the link between a farmer's PM-KISAN eligibility record and the relevant government landholding information.

States and Union Territories are responsible for identifying and verifying eligible farmer families under the scheme.

If the required land records have not been matched or verified, the portal may show a pending land-related status.

For example, a farmer's name may appear differently in the revenue record and PM-KISAN registration. In another case, ownership information may have changed but the relevant state record has not yet been updated.

These are possible explanations rather than confirmed causes for every pending application.

How to Resolve Land Seeding Pending

If your KYS record shows that land verification is incomplete, focus on the relevant agricultural or revenue records before making unrelated changes to your bank account.

1. Note the exact land-seeding message shown on KYS.
2. Keep your PM-KISAN registration reference available.
3. Review the relevant land record through the authorised state system.
4. Ask the agriculture or revenue office which information requires verification.
5. Provide only the prescribed documents through official channels.
6. Keep an acknowledgement of any correction request.
7. Check the official KYS record again after the correction process.

Document requirements and correction procedures may vary across States.

Changing your bank account does not, by itself, correct a land-record mismatch.

What Does Physical Verification Pending Mean?

A physical verification status can indicate that the responsible government authorities are carrying out further checks related to the farmer's eligibility.

The official PM-KISAN portal specifically mentions suspected exclusion cases that may require this type of review.

Examples include certain cases where land ownership was acquired after 1 February 2019 and cases involving more than one person within the scheme-defined farmer family receiving benefits.

The Government states that assistance for such suspected cases may be temporarily withheld until physical verification is completed.

This is not the same as saying every farmer in these circumstances has been permanently rejected.

Final eligibility depends on the applicable rules, relevant exceptions and verified records.

What Should a Farmer Do About Physical Verification Pending?

The first step is to identify why the additional review has been required.

Contact the authorised agriculture department or relevant local verification office and ask what information is being checked.

Where necessary, present the relevant landholding, family or identity records through the prescribed process.

Keep an acknowledgement or reference number for any formal submission.

There is no responsible universal promise that every case will be cleared within three, seven or ten days.

Updating a mobile number or creating another registration does not automatically remove an eligibility-verification requirement.

Does Land Acquired After 1 February 2019 Cause Rejection?

The official PM-KISAN website identifies some post-1 February 2019 land-ownership cases as requiring additional scrutiny.

However, the relevant rules and exceptions must be considered before deciding an individual farmer's eligibility.

For example, land acquired through inheritance may raise different questions from land purchased through another transaction.

Farmers should obtain guidance from the authorised revenue or agriculture office using their actual ownership records.

It is better to clarify the existing entry than to submit a new registration with altered dates or incorrect information.

What if Two Family Members Receive PM Kisan?

PM-KISAN has a defined farmer-family eligibility framework that generally includes a husband, wife and minor children.

Where benefits appear to have been received by multiple people within the same eligible family, the authorities may conduct an additional verification.

Different bank accounts or mobile numbers do not automatically establish separate family eligibility.

At the same time, a complex household situation should be assessed using the actual records and applicable rules rather than a general assumption.

If the family information is incorrect, seek correction through the authorised local office.

eKYC, Land Seeding and Bank Seeding Are Not the Same

These three checks are related to different parts of the beneficiary process.

eKYC: Identity Verification

eKYC is used to authenticate the registered farmer's identity. It is mandatory for PM-KISAN beneficiaries.

The official website provides information about approved online and assisted verification methods.

Land Seeding: Landholding Verification

Land seeding concerns the relevant government land records and their connection with the farmer's eligibility information.

Where this stage is incomplete, the appropriate agriculture or revenue authority may need to investigate.

Bank Seeding: DBT Payment Readiness

Bank seeding and NPCI mapping may be relevant to the route used for Aadhaar-based direct benefit transfers.

A farmer can have completed identity verification but still have a land issue. Another farmer may have correct land information while facing a payment-related banking problem.

Identifying the correct stage helps avoid unnecessary changes.

Why Was a Previous Instalment Paid but the 23rd One Was Not?

Receiving a previous instalment does not guarantee that every subsequent payment will be processed without additional checks.

Updated land information, eligibility reviews, eKYC details or banking changes may affect the current record.

For example, a beneficiary who previously received the 22nd instalment may later see a pending verification notice.

The correct approach is to review the current KYS message and compare the relevant instalment with actual bank entries.

Do not assume that the absence of an SMS proves the money was not credited. Check a genuine bank statement or secure transaction history.

Who Should Farmers Contact About a Missing ₹2,000?

Different problems are handled by different institutions.

Issue	Appropriate contact
Incomplete eKYC	Official PM-KISAN eKYC service or authorised CSC
Land Seeding Pending	State agriculture or revenue authority
Physical Verification Pending	Responsible local verification office
DBT account or mapping problem	Relevant bank and authorised payment support
Incorrect portal record	Official PM-KISAN grievance or assistance channel

Before contacting an office, keep the registration reference, relevant status message and available supporting records ready.

Never share banking passwords, UPI PINs or confidential OTPs with someone who claims to release a delayed instalment.

Can a Withheld 23rd Instalment Be Paid Later?

If an instalment has been withheld because an eligibility or verification process is incomplete, any later payment depends on the official outcome and applicable scheme rules.

Correcting a record is important, but it does not automatically guarantee that every previously withheld instalment will be released.

Ask the relevant implementation authority whether the payment is pending, rejected or eligible for further processing following verification.

How to Check the Next PM Kisan Instalment Date

The 23rd instalment was officially released on 20 June 2026.

However, farmers should avoid relying on unverified social-media graphics that promise a particular future instalment date.

Use the official PM-KISAN portal and Ministry of Agriculture announcements when checking new payment schedules.

Old news clips and screenshots are sometimes circulated again, so always check the publication date and instalment number.

Beware of Fake PM Kisan Payment Messages

Fraudulent messages may claim that a withheld ₹2,000 instalment can be released immediately after paying a small fee or installing an unofficial application.

Such offers should not be trusted.

• Do not enter Aadhaar OTPs on unfamiliar websites.
• Never share UPI PINs, ATM PINs or banking passwords.
• Do not pay an unofficial agent to change a government eligibility record.
• Avoid downloading unknown APK applications.
• Use pmkisan.gov.in and approved service channels.
• Retain records of authorised complaints and correction requests.

Frequently Asked Questions About the PM Kisan 23rd Instalment

1. When was the 23rd PM Kisan instalment released?

The Government released it on 20 June 2026.

2. What should I do if ₹2,000 has not arrived?

Check Know Your Status for the current eligibility, land, eKYC and payment information.

3. What does Physical Verification Pending mean?

It may indicate that the relevant government authority is carrying out an additional eligibility review.

4. How can Land Seeding Pending be resolved?

Contact the authorised agriculture or revenue office to identify and correct the relevant land-record issue.

5. Does completed eKYC mean every check is complete?

No. Identity, landholding and family-eligibility checks are separate.

6. Is inherited land automatically ineligible?

Not necessarily. The applicable rules, exceptions and land records must be examined.

7. Will changing banks fix Land Seeding Pending?

No. Land verification and bank-payment arrangements are separate processes.

8. Can an earlier withheld instalment be received later?

That depends on the outcome of official verification and the applicable payment rules.

9. Where can I check KYS?

Use the Know Your Status option on pmkisan.gov.in.

10. Does Physical Verification Pending mean permanent rejection?

No. It may represent an ongoing review. Final eligibility must be confirmed by the competent authority.

Conclusion

The PM Kisan 23rd instalment has already been released, but farmers who have not received their ₹2,000 should focus on their individual KYS records.

Land Seeding Pending generally calls for attention to land records. Physical Verification Pending requires clarification from the relevant government verification authority. Where the payment is shown as sent but no bank credit appears, the bank and official transaction record may need to be checked.

Identifying the actual cause and contacting the responsible institution is more useful than relying on promises of an immediate payment release.

Official Government Sources

• PM-KISAN — Official Portal and Know Your Status
• Government Announcement — 23rd Instalment, 20 June 2026
• PM-KISAN — Official Physical Verification Notice

Last reviewed: 19 October 2026. Check individual eligibility, land-verification results and payment information using the official PM-KISAN system and relevant State authorities.

Disclaimer: eSarkariYojna is an independent informational website and is not operated by the Government of India. This article provides general guidance. Individual eligibility, verification outcomes and instalment payments are determined through authorised government records and procedures.