Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training
₹25,000 cash + medal · excellence in police training · Central nomination
This Ministry of Home Affairs award recognises trainers and support staff at police training institutes across India for excellence in police training. Awardees receive a medal, a certificate signed by the Union Home Minister, and a one-time cash reward of Rs 25,000. This is a nomination-based award — candidates are selected through a multi-stage departmental process, not direct applications.
About This Scheme
This Ministry of Home Affairs award recognises trainers and support staff at police training institutes across India for excellence in police training. Awardees receive a medal, a certificate signed by the Union Home Minister, and a one-time cash reward of Rs 25,000. This is a nomination-based award — candidates are selected through a multi-stage departmental process, not direct applications.
Full official description
The scheme "Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training" was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize the importance of training and the trainers in police organizations and make training a respectable assignment, in addition to promoting the quality of training in police training institutes in the country. The scheme provides recognition through the award of a Medal, a Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister, and a one-time cash award of ₹25,000/-. The applications for this scheme are accepted via nominations called by the Bureau of Police Research & Development from States, Union Territories, Central Police Organizations, and Central Armed Police Forces.
Benefits
- Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training
- Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister
- One-time cash award: Rs 25,000
- Name published in the Gazette of India
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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of service in the police department
- Must have served continuously for at least 2 years in a police training institute as of April 1 of the consideration year
- Total service across training institutes must be at least 3 years
- No pending judicial proceedings, departmental enquiries, or active punishments
- No major or minor penalties in the last 5 years
- Annual Confidential Report must be "Outstanding" or "Very Good" in 3 of the last 5 years, and "Good" in the remaining 2
- Must not have received this medal previously
How to Apply
- The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) invites nominations from state police organisations and Central Armed Police Forces.
- Nominations are submitted by the Head of Police Organisation/Training Institute — individuals cannot self-nominate.
- BPR&D screens nominations and forwards the shortlist to the Ministry of Home Affairs for final selection.
- The award is presented at a ceremony organised by BPR&D.
Frequently Asked Questions
As an applicant, what is the mandatory minimum length of overall service I must have completed within the police department to be considered for this recognition?
The nominee must have completed a minimum of five years of service in the police department to meet the initial eligibility requirement.
If I have received the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Training on a previous occasion, will I still be allowed to be nominated again?
No, the recommendee should not have been awarded the Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Training on previous occasions.
What specific Annual Confidential Report grading is expected of my performance during the five years preceding the application period?
Your Annual Confidential Report grading should be ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Good’ in three years out of the last five years, with ‘Good’ grading in the remaining two years.
I am currently working in a training institute; what is the required minimum period of continuous service I must have completed in that institute as of the 1st of April of the year of consideration?
Officers nominated must have completed a minimum of two years of continuous service in the training institute as on the 1st of April of the year being considered for the award.
If I have served in multiple training institutes throughout my career, what is the aggregate minimum duration of service required across all these training assignments?
The total length of service across the same or multiple training institutes must not be less than three years for the officer to be eligible for nomination.
Are there any strict requirements regarding pending legal or departmental actions that must be met at the time my name is being reviewed for the Medal?
No Judicial Proceedings or Departmental Enquiry should be pending against the recommendee at the time their name is considered for the Medal.
If I have previously received a punishment, will my application be considered if the prescribed period of that punishment is still running?
The period of punishment should not be in currency against the recommendee at the time their name is being considered for the award.
What is the time frame during which I must not have received any severe disciplinary actions to remain eligible for nomination?
The recommendee should not have been given any major penalty in the preceding five years before their name is considered for the Medal.
Is there a restriction concerning minor penalties, and if so, over what duration should my record be free of them?
The recommendee should not have been given any minor penalty during the last five years prior to the consideration of their name.
Should I be concerned about any unfavorable records appearing in my service file, and specifically for what duration should my record be clean?
There should not be any adverse entry recorded in your service record during the last five years preceding the consideration period.
Besides the physical Medal and Certificate (Scroll), what specific monetary incentive is provided to each individual winner?
A one-time cash award of ₹25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five Thousand only) will be awarded to each winner along with the medal.
What kind of formal documentation accompanies the medal to confirm the excellence achieved in police training?
A Certificate (Scroll), officially signed by the Union Home Minister, is provided to the winner along with the Medal and the cash award.
How will my formal achievement be documented and officially announced following the successful award of this recognition?
The names of the Medal Awardees shall be published in the Gazette of India, and a register of these names will be maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Bureau of Police Research & Development.
Under what specific circumstances can the Union Home Minister exercise the authority to withdraw or recall the Medal after it has been conferred upon me?
The Medal can be withdrawn if the holder is found guilty of disloyalty, or brings the force to disrepute (such as removal, major penalty, or criminal offence), or exhibits any conduct deemed unbecoming in the opinion of the Government.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Evaluation and marks sheets in prescribed proforma (not required for 'Other Category' nominees)
- Citation of up to 500 words describing the nominee's contributions
- Supporting documents as specified in the nomination guidelines