Police Medal for Meritorious Service

Description
The “Police Medal for Meritorious Service PM ” scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, under Police-I Division. The scheme aims to recognize consistent meritorious service, professional excellence, and dedication to duty among police and allied forces. Under this scheme, medals, official recognition, and service distinction are provided to eligible personnel serving in police, CAPFs, CPOs, and other public safety organizations.

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Benefits
• Tangible Benefits
• Award of Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
• National recognition and prestige.
• Entry of award in official service records.
• Enhanced career prospects and credibility.
• Recognition of long-term service excellence.
• Mode of Disbursement
• Physical medal and citation conferred by the competent authority.
• Awarded annually on national occasions.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a serving police officer or personnel of CAPFs/CPOs.
2. The applicant should have a clean service record without major penalties.
3. The applicant should demonstrate meritorious and consistent service.
4. The applicant should have a minimum service of 18 years.
5. The applicant should have ACRs available for the last 10 years.
6. The applicant should have at least 8 Very Good or above ACRs; at least 1 should be Outstanding.
7. The applicant should not have any average ACR during the review period.
8. The applicant should have at least 1 ACR after the Non-Initiation Certificate (NIC) period (if applicable).
9. The applicant should not have more than 1 missing ACR.
10. The applicant should ensure the last year ACR is available.
11. The applicant should be physically fit and fall under SHAPE 1 category; relaxation to SHAPE 2 may be given in exceptional cases.
12. The applicant should not have more than 3 nominations (for Group A officers).
13. The applicant should not have adverse vigilance or disciplinary issues.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in.
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Step 01: Visit the National Awards Portal: https://www.awards.gov.in.

Step 2: Step 02: Register/Login using the official credentials of the recommending authority.
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Step 02: Register/Login using the official credentials of the recommending authority.

Step 3: Step 03: Fill in the nomination form with complete details.
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Step 03: Fill in the nomination form with complete details.

Step 4: Step 04: Preparation of nomination proposal is done with complete service records and ACR/APAR details.
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Step 04: Preparation of nomination proposal is done with complete service records and ACR/APAR details.

Step 5: Step 05: Upload required documents and the submission of recommendation is made by State Government or Central Organization.
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Step 05: Upload required documents and the submission of recommendation is made by State Government or Central Organization.

Step 6: Step 01: Verification of ACR/APAR, vigilance, and service records is conducted thoroughly.
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Step 01: Verification of ACR/APAR, vigilance, and service records is conducted thoroughly.

Step 7: Step 02: Screening and evaluation are undertaken by committees constituted under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Step 02: Screening and evaluation are undertaken by committees constituted under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Step 8: Step 03: Final recommendation is prepared based on merit and eligibility conditions.
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Step 03: Final recommendation is prepared based on merit and eligibility conditions.

Step 9: Step 04: Approval is granted by the competent authority and the President of India after due consideration.
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Step 04: Approval is granted by the competent authority and the President of India after due consideration.

Step 10: Step 05: Announcement and conferment of the award are carried out on national occasions, where the medal and citation are formally presented to the selected awardees.
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In exceptional cases, a duplicate medal shall be prepared only once.

Step 11: Step 01: The applicant should submit a copy of FIR for loss of medal with full justification through proper channel.
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Step 01: The applicant should submit a copy of FIR for loss of medal with full justification through proper channel.

Step 12: Step 02: The cost of preparation shall be paid by the individual awardee through Bank Draft as suggested by India Government Mint.
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Step 02: The cost of preparation shall be paid by the individual awardee through Bank Draft as suggested by India Government Mint.

Step 13: Step 03: A penalty of ₹10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand only) shall be paid by the individual in favour of Pay and Accounts Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, through Demand Draft.
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Step 03: A penalty of ₹10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand only) shall be paid by the individual in favour of Pay and Accounts Officer, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, through Demand Draft.

Step 14: Step 04: The duplicate medal will be issued only after verification and payment confirmation.
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Step 04: The duplicate medal will be issued only after verification and payment confirmation.

Required Documents
• Service Record Certificate
• Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) / Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs)
• Vigilance Clearance Certificate
• Integrity Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate (SHAPE Category)
• Recommendation Letter From Competent Authority
• Citation Document Highlighting Service Contribution
• Cadre Clearance Certificate
• Non Initiation Certificate (If Applicable)
• Verification Reports From IB/CBI/MHA (If Applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum service required?
A: A minimum of 18 years of service is required.
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Q: Are ACRs mandatory for eligibility?
A: Yes, ACRs of the last 10 years are essential for evaluation.
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Q: How many Very Good ACRs are required?
A: At least 8 Very Good or above ACRs are required.
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Q: Is an Outstanding ACR required?
A: Yes, at least 1 Outstanding ACR is mandatory.
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Q: Can a candidate with an Average ACR apply?
A: No, candidates with any Average ACR are ineligible.
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Q: Is there a limit on missing ACRs?
A: Yes, more than 1 missing ACR leads to disqualification.
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Q: Is physical fitness required?
A: Yes, SHAPE 1 fitness is required, with limited relaxation.
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Q: Can the medal be awarded multiple times?
A: Yes, but with restrictions such as nomination limits.
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Q: Is there any reservation or preference?
A: Yes, preference is given to SC/ST, women, and minorities.
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Q: What is the role of vigilance clearance?
A: It ensures the candidate has no disciplinary or criminal issues.
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Q: Can a duplicate medal be issued?
A: Yes, only once in exceptional cases with penalty and documentation.
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Q: When are the awards announced?
A: They are announced annually on national occasions.
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Q: What is the penalty for losing the medal?
A: A penalty of ₹10,000 must be paid.
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