Green Tractor Scheme 2026 — Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Eligibility, Subsidy & Balloting
This is an independent informational website, not the Punjab government’s official website. For official information, use the scheme portal or contact your Agriculture Extension Office.
You have farmed for years with old equipment while costs rise every season. A new tractor costs far more than most small farmers can pay at once. The Punjab government’s Green Tractor Scheme 2026 offers subsidised tractors to eligible farmers through a transparent computerised ballot.
The subsidy is real — but most rejections come from document problems that could have been fixed before applying.
Quick Answer
Under the Green Tractor Scheme 2026, eligible farmers receive a tractor at a subsidised price, selected through computerised balloting. As announced, the scheme covers 20,000 tractors, with the government paying a large share and the farmer paying the remainder, in some cases through bank instalments. Apply at gts.punjab.gov.pk or offline at your nearest Agriculture Extension Office. Core requirements, as announced: Punjab residence, age 21–65, land within the announced range, updated land records, valid CNIC, a mobile number in your own name, no previous government tractor benefit, no bank default, and a completed PSER survey. Confirm the current phase’s rules on the portal.
Who Can Qualify for the Green Tractor Scheme 2026
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Permanent resident of Punjab |
| Age | 21–65 years, as announced |
| Land | Agricultural land within the announced range for the phase (live guide cites 1–50 acres) |
| Land records | Updated at the Punjab Land Record Centre |
| ID | Valid CNIC issued by NADRA |
| Mobile | Registered in your own name |
| Status | No previous government tractor benefit; not a bank defaulter |
| Survey | PSER survey completed |
You are disqualified if you already received a tractor from a government scheme, are a bank defaulter, have no farming history, or your land records are not in order. Land that is not computerised does not disqualify you — apply offline at your Agriculture Extension Office. But land records naming someone else as owner must be corrected first; that issue causes a large share of rejections.
The land-record problem, in plain terms
For many farming families applying to the Green Tractor Scheme 2026, the land has been in the family for generations but the record still names a father or grandfather who has passed away, or shows a different spelling of a name than the CNIC. To the balloting system, that is not a small mismatch — it is a different owner. That is why the mutation (the transfer of the record to the current owner’s name) matters so much, and why it should be done before the application window opens rather than during it.
A mutation can take weeks, and a phase deadline will not wait for it. Visit the Land Record Centre early, check whose name is on the record, and check that the spelling matches your CNIC exactly. The same check applies to joint family land: if the record names several owners, ask the Extension Office how that landholding is treated for this phase before you apply.
PSER: what it is and why it is required
PSER is the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry — Punjab’s own survey of households, recording income, family size, employment, housing and assets. It is not the same as BISP’s national survey (NSER). For this scheme, a completed PSER survey is a requirement as announced, because it is one of the ways the government checks who the applicant is and whether the household profile matches.
If you have never had a PSER survey, request one at your local agriculture office; as announced, it is free. Do not pay anyone who offers to “register” you in PSER for a fee.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026: How Much Subsidy You Get
The subsidy depends on tractor size and landholding, and figures change between phases. As announced in earlier phases, smaller tractors (around 50–65 HP) carried up to about Rs. 700,000, and larger tractors (around 75–125 HP) up to about Rs. 1,000,000, with the farmer paying roughly a third to a half of the price. Do not treat these as current: the exact subsidy and farmer’s share for the open phase are on gts.punjab.gov.pk and in the allocation letter.
Bank finance for your share is a separate approval.
How to read the subsidy figures
Think of the Green Tractor Scheme 2026 tractor price as split into two parts: the government’s share (the subsidy) and your share (what you pay). The subsidy is a discount on the price, not cash in your hand — you do not receive the subsidy amount and then buy a tractor; the tractor is supplied at the subsidised price. Your share may be payable as a lump sum or, in some cases, through bank instalments, but bank finance is a separate decision by the bank, not part of the subsidy.
That distinction matters when you plan: first find out your share from the allocation letter, then work out whether you can pay it from savings, from a bank loan, or from a combination — and get the bank’s in-principle answer before the deposit deadline, not after it.
| Tractor size (as announced) | Subsidy (as announced) | Farmer’s share |
|---|---|---|
| Smaller, around 50–65 HP | Up to about Rs. 700,000 | Roughly a third to a half of the price |
| Larger, around 75–125 HP | Up to about Rs. 1,000,000 | Roughly a third to a half of the price |
These are earlier-phase figures, kept here only so you can understand the shape of the scheme. The figures for the open phase may differ — confirm them on the portal and in your allocation letter.
How to Apply for the Green Tractor Scheme 2026 — Step by Step
1. Check eligibility. Enter your CNIC at gts.punjab.gov.pk. The system shows whether you are eligible and, if not, usually the reason. Read the reason carefully instead of reapplying immediately — it tells you exactly what to fix.
2. Gather documents. CNIC (original and copy), land ownership certificate (Fard or mutation), proof you are an active farmer (agriculture certificate from your Extension Officer), a recent photograph, and a mobile number in your own name. Correct land-record errors first. If any document shows a different name spelling from your CNIC, get it corrected; a mismatch that looks trivial to you can fail verification.
3. Apply online or offline. Online: create an account, fill the form, upload scans, select your tractor model, submit, and save your reference number. Offline: get the form at your Agriculture Extension Office, attach original documents, submit in person, and get a receipt. Either way, keep proof of submission — the reference number or the receipt — because that is what you will quote in every follow-up.
4. Verification. The government checks your CNIC, land records, farming history, banking status and PSER survey. Name mismatches, a missing farming certificate, or an incomplete PSER survey cause most delays. Verification takes time; a delay at this stage does not mean rejection, but a document problem found here can become one if you do not respond.
5. Balloting. All eligible applicants enter a computerised lottery. As announced for the first phase, over 15 lakh farmers applied and around 10,000 were selected — roughly 1 in 150. Early application does not help; connections do not help. You get an SMS if selected. Anyone promising to improve your chances in the ballot for money is running a scam — the draw is computerised.
6. Deposit your share. If selected, your allocation letter shows the tractor model, your share, and a deadline — usually around 30 days, as announced. Deposit at a Bank of Punjab branch in time.
Miss it and your slot goes to the next person on the waiting list. This is the step where preparation pays: if you have already spoken to the bank about finance, the deposit is a formality; if you have not, thirty days is very little time to arrange a loan from scratch.
7. Get your tractor. Dealers deliver the machine with free operator training and help with registration. Delivery can take one to two months or more. You cannot sell the tractor for three years, as announced. Use the training — a new tractor handled correctly lasts longer and costs less to maintain than one driven without instruction, and the registration help matters because an unregistered machine creates problems later.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026: What Others Don’t Tell You
Document errors are the biggest hidden problem. Get everything checked at the Agriculture Extension Office before applying. The PSER survey must be done — request it at your local agriculture office; it is free. Bank finance is separate from the subsidy, which is a discount, not cash — get an in-principle loan approval early. Results and delivery take time: verifying winners takes weeks, and tractors can take months to arrive.
A further point worth knowing for the Green Tractor Scheme 2026: the tractor you select at application stage is the model the allocation letter will name. Choose it for the work you actually do — the size of your land, the implements you use, and the crops you grow — rather than the largest model available.
A tractor that is too large for small fields costs more in fuel and in your share of the price, while a tractor that is too small for heavy work will struggle. If you are unsure, ask your Extension Officer which size suits your landholding before you select it on the form.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026: Three Farmer Cases
Success. Ahmad from Okara owns 8 acres of cotton. Documents complete, land records computerised, farming certificate in hand. Selected, deposited his share, received his tractor within a few months.
Complicated. Zainab, a widow from Multan with 12 acres, applied — but land records still showed her late husband as owner. A mutation certificate took about two months. Rejected first, she fixed the records and reapplied. Lesson: fix land records first.
Rejected. Mohammed from Dera Ghazi Khan owns 4 acres but applied for a phase with a higher minimum. Accepted, then automatically rejected at balloting. Lesson: know which phase suits your landholding.
A fourth scenario: selected, then stuck on the deposit
Consider a Green Tractor Scheme 2026 farmer who is selected in the ballot, receives his allocation letter, and then discovers he cannot arrange his share within the roughly 30-day window because he never spoke to the bank. His slot passes to the next person on the waiting list — not because he was ineligible, but because the money was not ready.
The lesson is to treat the deposit as part of the application, not as something to think about after selection: know your share, know where it will come from, and have the bank conversation early. Selection is only half the journey.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026 vs Other Farmer Support
A tractor is a large, long-term asset; other schemes serve different needs. The CM Punjab Kissan Card supports seasonal inputs through a loan tied to your landholding, the CM Punjab Livestock Card supports livestock rearing, and the CM Punjab Solar Panel Scheme helps low-usage households cut electricity costs. A farmer can in principle benefit from more than one programme where eligible, but each has its own rules, its own portal or SMS channel, and its own deadlines — check each one separately rather than assuming that qualifying for one means qualifying for another.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026 Checklist Before You Apply
Check eligibility on gts.punjab.gov.pk. Get land records and confirm names match your CNIC. Request a PSER survey if not done. Collect CNIC copies. Get a farming certificate. Get a recent photograph. Visit the Bank of Punjab for loan pre-approval. Apply online or offline, save your reference number, and wait for the verification SMS.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026: What to Do Right Now
Check eligibility on gts.punjab.gov.pk today. If eligible, gather documents this week. If land records show issues, visit the Land Record Centre before the phase deadline. If rejected, note the exact reason, fix it, and apply next phase. If selected, deposit your share immediately.
Green Tractor Scheme 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check eligibility? Enter your CNIC at gts.punjab.gov.pk.
My land is not computerised. Can I still apply? Yes — apply offline at your nearest Agriculture Extension Office.
How much subsidy will I get? Under the Green Tractor Scheme 2026, it depends on tractor size, landholding and the phase. Confirm the figures for the open phase on the portal.
What if I miss the deposit deadline? Your slot goes to the next person on the waiting list. No exceptions, as announced.
Can I sell the tractor after I receive it? No — as announced, you cannot sell it for three years.
Does applying early improve my chances in the ballot? No. All eligible applicants enter the same computerised draw, and early application does not help. What helps is a correct, complete application that survives verification.
This guide is independent information, not an official Punjab government publication. Tractor numbers, subsidy amounts, land ranges and phase dates change between phases — always verify the current details at gts.punjab.gov.pk or at your Agriculture Extension Office before applying.
