PM Kisan e-KYC: OTP, face authentication and biometric methods
e-KYC is mandatory for every instalment. There are three official ways to do it — including one that needs no OTP and no fingerprint — and each suits a different situation.
Researched by Mirza Seraj BaigFacts last checked against official sources on 7 September 2026The three official e-KYC methods
All three are free. Pick the one that fits your situation.
| Method | Where | You need | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTP-based | PM-KISAN portal or mobile app | Mobile number linked to Aadhaar | Your Aadhaar-linked phone is with you |
| Face authentication | PM-KISAN mobile app | The app and a phone camera | No Aadhaar-linked mobile, or OTP never arrives |
| Biometric | Common Service Centre or State Seva Kendra | Aadhaar number and your fingerprint | You prefer in-person help |
Method 1 — OTP e-KYC on the portal
Open the e-KYC option in Farmers Corner
On pmkisan.gov.in, choose e-KYC from Farmers Corner.
Enter your Aadhaar number
Type the 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha, then search.
Verify the OTP
An OTP is sent to the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. Enter it. The portal confirms e-KYC is successfully submitted.
Method 2 — Face authentication in the app
Added to the PM-KISAN app in June 2023 so that farmers without an Aadhaar-linked mobile could complete e-KYC from home.
Install the official PM-KISAN app
Get it from the Google Play Store. Check the publisher is the Government of India — copycat apps exist.
Log in and choose e-KYC
Log in with your registered mobile number and open the e-KYC option.
Scan your face
Follow the on-screen prompts to scan your face. No OTP and no fingerprint device is needed. You can also complete face e-KYC for other farmers from the same app.
Method 3 — Biometric e-KYC at a CSC
Visit a Common Service Centre or State Seva Kendra
Take your Aadhaar card and your PM-KISAN registration number.
Give your fingerprint
The operator enters your Aadhaar and captures your biometrics on the authorised device. The e-KYC updates against your registration.
Common e-KYC problems and what to do
- OTP never arrives: your mobile is not linked to Aadhaar. Use face authentication in the app, or biometric e-KYC at a CSC — neither needs the OTP.
- Aadhaar number shows as not found: the number on your PM-KISAN registration differs from your Aadhaar. Use the correction option in Farmers Corner, or ask the CSC to check the record.
- e-KYC done but the flag still shows No: allow a few days for the update to reflect, then recheck Know Your Status. If it stays No, contact your district nodal officer.
- Someone asks for money to do e-KYC: refuse. All three methods are free; CSCs charge only the small notified service fee for biometric services, and the portal and app charge nothing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is PM Kisan e-KYC compulsory?
Yes. Every release note states that e-KYC must be complete for the instalment to be paid. Farmers whose e-KYC flag shows No are skipped until it is done.
How do I do PM Kisan e-KYC without an OTP?
Use face authentication in the official PM-KISAN mobile app, which needs neither an OTP nor a fingerprint, or complete biometric e-KYC at a Common Service Centre.
Can I do e-KYC for a family member from my phone?
Yes. The face authentication feature in the PM-KISAN app allows a logged-in user to complete face e-KYC for other farmers as well.
How long does e-KYC take to reflect?
OTP and face e-KYC usually confirm immediately on screen; the flag in Know Your Status can take a few days to update. If it still shows No after that, contact your district nodal officer.
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