Bihar Farmers Scheme 2026: Farmers in Bihar planning to purchase agricultural machinery have an important opportunity in 2026. Under the Bihar Agriculture Department’s farm mechanization schemes for 2026–27, eligible farmers and farmer groups can apply for financial assistance on agricultural machinery.

Applications are currently open from September 8 to September 30, 2026. The official Online Farm Mechanization Application Software (OFMAS) portal lists 86 agricultural implements under the current 2026–27 program.

Depending on the scheme, machinery and applicant category, financial assistance can cover part of the eligible cost, subject to the government-prescribed subsidy rate and maximum ceiling.

🌾 Bihar Farm Equipment Subsidy 2026: Key Details

🚜 Subsidy Available on 86 Agricultural Implements

The Bihar government is promoting farm mechanization to help farmers reduce manual labor, complete agricultural operations on time and improve farming efficiency.

The official OFMAS portal currently lists 86 implements for FY 2026–27.

However, farmers should understand one important point: there is no single fixed subsidy amount applicable to every machine and every farmer.

The actual benefit can depend on factors such as:

• Type of agricultural implement
• Government-approved or prescribed cost
• Applicable subsidy percentage
• Beneficiary category
• Maximum subsidy ceiling prescribed for that implement or scheme
• Other eligibility conditions applicable to the scheme

Therefore, farmers should check the latest subsidy rate for their selected machinery on the official OFMAS portal before making a purchase decision.

💰 Custom Hiring Center: Subsidy Up to ₹4 Lakh

A Custom Hiring Center (CHC) allows agricultural machinery to be made available to farmers on a rental basis.

This model can be particularly useful for small farmers who need tractors and modern agricultural equipment but cannot justify purchasing expensive machines individually.

For FY 2026–27, the official portal specifies:

Subsidy rate: 40%
Maximum assistance: ₹4,00,000

Eligible applicants for the Custom Hiring Center scheme include progressive farmers and specified groups such as eligible SHGs, JEEVIKA groups, Farmer Interest Groups and Farmer Producer Organizations, subject to the official conditions.

Instead of every farmer buying expensive equipment, a Custom Hiring Center can provide machinery to local farmers for agricultural operations on a rental basis.

🌱 Farm Machinery Bank: Assistance Up to ₹8 Lakh

The Farm Machinery Bank (FMB) is another important component of the mechanization program.

According to the Bihar government’s OFMAS portal, the subsidy provision for a Farm Machinery Bank is:

Subsidy rate: 80%
Maximum assistance: ₹8,00,000

The official portal specifies eligible organizations/groups including SHG/VO/CLF of JEEVIKA, ATMA-formed Farmer Interest Groups, certain Farmers Clubs, FPO/FPC, Self Help Groups and PACS, subject to the scheme’s applicable rules.

The purpose is to expand farmers’ access to agricultural machinery without requiring every farmer to purchase every machine individually.

🚜 Special Custom Hiring Center: How Much Subsidy Is Available?

The Special Custom Hiring Center (SCHC) has separate financial-assistance provisions.

For a tractor:

Subsidy: 40%
Maximum tractor subsidy: ₹3.40 lakh

For machinery other than tractors:

Subsidy: Up to 80%

For the entire Special Custom Hiring Center project:

Maximum total assistance: ₹12 lakh, including the tractor.

⚠️ Important: This does not mean an individual farmer automatically gets ₹12 lakh for buying a tractor.

The ₹12 lakh figure is the overall maximum subsidy ceiling for the eligible Special Custom Hiring Center project. The tractor component itself has a separate maximum subsidy ceiling of ₹3.40 lakh.

Applicants should therefore avoid interpreting advertisements claiming a flat “₹12 lakh tractor subsidy” as a subsidy available on an individual tractor purchase.

📍 Special Custom Hiring Center Is Available in Selected Districts

According to the current OFMAS application portal, the Special Custom Hiring Center application is shown for selected Bihar districts, including Patna, Bhojpur, Kaimur, Buxar, Nalanda, Rohtas, Nawada, Aurangabad, West Champaran, Siwan, East Champaran, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Sheikhpura, Jehanabad, Araria and Gaya.

Applicants should confirm current district eligibility on OFMAS before submitting an application.

🧮 How Much Tractor Subsidy Can a Farmer Get?

This is likely to be one of the biggest questions for farmers searching for the Bihar tractor subsidy 2026.

The important thing to understand is that the subsidy should not be calculated simply by taking a percentage of whatever market price a dealer quotes.

The applicable assistance depends on the relevant government scheme, eligible cost, subsidy percentage and maximum permissible ceiling.

Example of How a Subsidy Ceiling Works

Suppose an eligible machine has a permissible cost of ₹5 lakh and the applicable subsidy rate is 40%.

The percentage calculation would be:

₹5,00,000 × 40% = ₹2,00,000

But suppose the government has fixed the maximum subsidy for that particular case at ₹1.50 lakh.

The beneficiary would not receive ₹2 lakh merely because 40% of ₹5 lakh equals ₹2 lakh. The applicable maximum ceiling would restrict the benefit to ₹1.50 lakh.

👉 Therefore, always check the official subsidy rate and maximum permissible assistance for the specific machine before purchasing it.

📅 Bihar Farm Machinery Subsidy 2026 Last Date

Farmers should pay particular attention to the application deadline.

For the current FY 2026–27 application window shown on OFMAS:

📌 Application opening date: September 8, 2026
📌 Last date to apply: September 30, 2026

The portal also currently shows application/registration windows through September 30 for eligible Custom Hiring Center, Farm Machinery Bank and Special Custom Hiring Center categories.

Farmers should avoid waiting until the final day because incomplete registration, incorrect information or technical problems could delay submission.

🚁 What About the Kisan Drone Subsidy?

Agricultural drones are also part of the broader push toward modern farm mechanization.

However, farmers should not confuse the Kisan Drone application with the application window currently open for other farm mechanization schemes.

As of the current update, the Bihar OFMAS portal shows the SMAM-KDCHC (agricultural drone) application period as closed.

Therefore, farmers interested specifically in a Kisan Drone Center should wait for a fresh official application announcement rather than assuming that the September 30 deadline automatically applies to a new drone application.

👨‍🌾 Who Can Apply?

Eligibility varies according to the particular component of the scheme.

Individual farmers can access the farmer application section for eligible farm machinery subsidies.

For schemes such as Custom Hiring Centers and Farm Machinery Banks, eligible applicants can include specified farmer groups and organizations.

For example, depending on the scheme, the official portal identifies categories including progressive farmers, JEEVIKA SHG/VO/CLF groups, Farmer Interest Groups (FIG), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO), Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Self Help Groups and other specified organizations.

⚠️ Eligibility is not identical for every scheme, so applicants should check the conditions for the specific component before applying.

📲 How to Apply for Bihar Farm Equipment Subsidy 2026

Farmers can submit applications through the Bihar Agriculture Department’s Online Farm Mechanization Application Software (OFMAS) portal.

The general process is:

1. Visit the official OFMAS portal of the Bihar Agriculture Department.
2. Select the appropriate farm mechanization scheme/application option.
3. Enter the required farmer or registration details.
4. Select the eligible agricultural machinery or scheme.
5. Fill in the requested application information carefully.
6. Review all information before finalizing the application.
7. Finalize/submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
8. Save or print the acknowledgement for future reference.
9. Use the portal’s application-status facility to track the application.

👉 Applicants should follow the instructions displayed on the portal for their specific scheme because requirements can differ between individual machinery applications, CHC, FMB and SCHC.

🔍 Check Approved Machinery and Dealers Before Buying

The OFMAS portal provides facilities to check approved/active machinery models, manufacturers and dealers.

Farmers should use these official lists when evaluating machinery rather than assuming that every machine or dealer in the market is eligible for government assistance.

This is especially important because eligibility for a subsidy can depend on whether the machinery/model and associated supplier meet the applicable government requirements.

⚠️ Important Things Farmers Should Remember

Do not assume that every farmer will receive the same subsidy.

Do not treat the maximum project subsidy as the guaranteed payment to every applicant.

Do not purchase machinery solely on the basis of social-media claims promising a fixed subsidy.

Check whether the selected machinery/model and dealer are approved on the official portal where applicable.

Carefully verify the subsidy rate, ceiling and eligibility applicable to your particular machine and beneficiary category.

Most importantly, complete the application before September 30, 2026, if applying under the currently open window.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the last date for Bihar farm machinery subsidy 2026?

According to the current Bihar Agriculture Department OFMAS portal, the farmer application window for FY 2026–27 is open from September 8 to September 30, 2026.

How many agricultural implements are covered in Bihar’s 2026–27 mechanization program?

The official OFMAS portal currently lists 86 implements for FY 2026–27.

How much subsidy is available for a Custom Hiring Center in Bihar?

For SMAM Custom Hiring Centers, the portal specifies 40% assistance with a maximum ceiling of ₹4 lakh.

How much assistance is available for a Farm Machinery Bank?

The official portal specifies an 80% subsidy with a maximum ceiling of ₹8 lakh for the Farm Machinery Bank component, subject to eligibility and scheme conditions.

Is there a ₹12 lakh subsidy for buying a tractor in Bihar?

Not as a flat individual tractor subsidy under the Special Custom Hiring Center provision. For SCHC, the tractor component is listed at 40% with a maximum of ₹3.40 lakh, while the maximum assistance for the entire Special Custom Hiring Center project, including the tractor, is ₹12 lakh.

Can an individual farmer apply for agricultural machinery subsidy?

The OFMAS portal provides an application facility for farmers to apply for subsidy on eligible agricultural machinery. Eligibility and subsidy amounts depend on the selected implement and applicable conditions.

Is the Kisan Drone application open right now?

The official OFMAS portal currently shows SMAM-KDCHC (agricultural drone) applications as closed.

Where can farmers apply online?

Applications and scheme information are available through the Bihar Agriculture Department’s official OFMAS portal.

📢 Final Word

The Bihar agricultural mechanization initiative can reduce the financial burden of accessing modern farming equipment, but farmers should carefully distinguish between an individual machinery subsidy and financial assistance provided for Custom Hiring Centers, Farm Machinery Banks and Special Custom Hiring Centers.

The most important date for the current application cycle is September 30, 2026. Eligible farmers and groups interested in applying should check the official conditions and complete their applications before the deadline.

Disclaimer: Scheme rules, application windows, subsidy rates, machinery lists and eligibility conditions can be amended by the government. Applicants should verify the latest information on the official Bihar Agriculture Department OFMAS portal before applying or purchasing machinery.