Police-I Division
President’s Medals 2026
Police, Fire & Home Guards List
Republic Day 2026: 982 Police & Service Medals Announced – Check State-Wise List
- Total Awardees: 982 Personnel
- Categories: Police, Fire, Home Guard, Prisons
- Distinguished Service: 101 Medals (PSM)
- Meritorious Service: 756 Medals (MSM)
Honouring the Guardians of Internal Security
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released the full list of President’s Medals 2026 for personnel belonging to Police, Fire Service, Home Guards, Civil Defence, and Correctional Services (Prisons). A total of 982 medals have been approved by the President on the occasion of Republic Day.
✅ Award Statistics 2026
Gallantry Medals (GM): 125 Awards (Highest: 33 from J&K Police, 31 from Maharashtra).
Distinguished Service (PSM): 101 Awards (For exceptional track record).
Meritorious Service (MSM): 756 Awards (For valuable service).
Top Awardees (Distinguished Service)
The President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) is the highest recognition for a police officer’s career. Some key names from the 2026 list include:
| State / Force | Officer Name & Rank |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Shri Ravi Manohara Karamcheti (Addl. SP) |
| Gujarat | Smt. Nipuna Milind Torawane (ADGP) |
| Maharashtra | Shri Mahesh Udaji Patil (Addl. CP) |
| Arunachal | Shri Prem Norbu Khrimey (IGP) |
| CRPF | Shri Badugula Sumathi (IG) |
| BSF | Shri Alok Kumar Singh (IG) |
Medals for “Unsung” Heroes
Apart from the Police, the list specially recognizes the bravery and service of other uniformed staff:
- Fire Service: 39 Medals (Including 4 Gallantry Medals for rescue operations).
- Home Guards & Civil Defence: 36 Medals.
- Correctional Service (Prisons): 29 Medals for prison staff reforming inmates.
Jeevan Raksha Padak 2026 (Civilian Bravery)
Separately, the President has also approved the Jeevan Raksha Padak for 30 civilians who saved lives.
Notable Winner: Shri Pintu Kumar Sahni (Bihar) – Awarded the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (Posthumous) for sacrificing his life to save others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these medals carry a cash reward?
Gallantry Medals carry a monthly monetary allowance (e.g., ₹2000-₹3000 pm) depending on the rank and state policies. Distinguished/Meritorious Service Medals usually do not carry a central monthly allowance but may have state-specific one-time cash rewards or travel concessions.
How is “Distinguished” different from “Meritorious”?
PSM (Distinguished): Awarded for a “special distinguished record” in service (usually towards the end of a career).
MSM (Meritorious): Awarded for “valuable service characterized by resource and devotion to duty” (usually after 15-18 years of service).