PM-KISAN application rejected / instalment stopped — recovery guide (2026)

• eKYC pending — annual eKYC mandatory; instalments freeze without it.
• Aadhaar not linked to bank (NPCI mapping) — DBT bounces. Visit bank.
• Land record name mismatch — Aadhaar vs Bhulekh. Update one to match.
• Exclusion category (IT taxpayer, govt employee) — verified ineligible. Refund + cancellation.
• Land seeded but ownership disputed — Patwari report under family/joint name.

1. Check status at pmkisan.gov.in — Beneficiary Status → see reason: “eKYC pending”, “Aadhaar de-mapped”, “Land seeding pending”, “Excluded”.
2. Do eKYC immediately — pmkisan.gov.in → eKYC → Aadhaar OTP. If OTP fails: biometric eKYC at CSC (Rs 25).
3. Re-link Aadhaar to bank (NPCI mapping) — Visit bank with Aadhaar. Bank submits to NPCI. 2-3 days for activation.
4. Land record name fix — Apply mutation correction at Tehsildar OR update Aadhaar to match Bhulekh. Aadhaar update via myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (Rs 50).
5. If excluded category disputed — Appeal to State Nodal Officer with proof: latest IT return showing not a taxpayer / non-govt employment cert.
6. If land ownership disputed — Submit family settlement deed / partition cert; fresh Patwari verification.
7. RTI to Block Agriculture Officer — For: rejection rationale, Patwari report, exclusion criteria applied.
8. CPGRAMS parallel — pgportal.gov.in → category Agriculture → PM-KISAN. Time-bound disposal.

• Statutory appeal route: PM-KISAN grievance: Block Agri Officer → DM → State Nodal → MoA&FW. CPGRAMS parallel.
• Appeal window: 30 days at each level
• Fee: Free at all stages.

• Updated Aadhaar (matching Bhulekh)
• Bank Aadhaar-linked (NPCI mapper active)
• Latest IT return / non-govt employment cert (if exclusion disputed)

Government rejection orders often lack actual rationale. RTI brings out the file noting + officer name + actual basis — and that visibility usually resolves the case. Use this template:

1. Copy of the rejection order + complete file noting on application no. _____ dated _____.
2. Name + designation of the officer who took the rejection decision.
3. Specific Section / Rule / Circular under which rejection was made + supporting evidence relied upon.
4. Number of similar applications in the past 12 months that were (a) approved, (b) rejected — for the same officer.
5. The procedure + timeline for filing an appeal + the office of the appellate authority.

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Once eKYC done, pending instalments re-credited in next cycle. No fresh application needed.

Yes if you cultivate. Patwari cert of cultivator share + family declaration. State decides.

Yes if pension < Rs 10,000/month + you cultivate. Above Rs 10K: excluded.

Yes — fresh application as new beneficiary. Submit non-IT-taxpayer self-declaration + retirement order.

Appeal to State Nodal first. If you genuinely meet criteria, refund order is reversed. Pay only if confirmed ineligible.

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.