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Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training

The scheme aims to recognize the crucial role of trainers and support staff in police organizations, making training a respectable assignment and promoting high quality in police training institutes. It provides recognition, a Certificate (Scroll), and a cash reward of ₹25,000/- to trainers.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The Medal, named the "Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training". | - A Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister. | - A one-time cash award of ₹25,000/- will be awarded to each winner along with the medal. | - The names of such medal Awardees shall also be published in the Gazette of India. | Tally and Categories of Medals | - A total of 167 medals will be awarded under various categories (based on sanctioned strength as on 01.01.2013). | - The number of Medals will be reviewed after every 3 years or whenever there is a major change in the strength of the force. | - Medals are divided into three categories to ensure representation of everyone involved in police training: | Indoor Trainers: This covers all trainers who impart classroom training, including practical classes (e.g., Law, Investigation, Forensic Science). | Outdoor Trainers: This covers trainers who impart field training (e.g., Physical Training, Drill, Weapons, Field Craft). | Others: This covers all those assisting in the process of successful running of the training programmes, such as supervisors, planners, ministerial staff, and other support staff (e.g., help in practical classes, manning of training cell, hostel, mess). | - The quota of Medals for States, Union Territories, and Central Police Organizations under each category is: Indoor—40%, Outdoor—40%, and Others—20%. | - The quota of Medals for Central Armed Police Forces under each category is: Indoor—30%, Outdoor—50%, and Others—20%. | - The number of Gazetted Officers (GOs) to be awarded Medals will not be more than 50% of the total number of Medals awarded over a 10 year block commencing from the year 2014-2015. | - Wherever only indoor training is being provided, the quota for outdoor medals will be merged with indoor Medals. | Conditions | - The Union Home Minister is competent to withdraw the medal if the holder is found guilty of disloyalty. | - The Union Home Minister is competent to withdraw the medal if the holder brings the force to disrepute, such as removal, major penalty, or criminal offence. | - The Union Home Minister is competent to withdraw the medal if the holder exhibits any conduct found unbecoming in the opinion of the Government of the State or the Union.

Who can apply

The nominee must have completed a minimum of five years of service in the police department.; The officer must have completed a minimum of two years of service in the training institute continuously as on the 1st of April of the year of consideration.; The total length of service in training institutes (same or more number of institutes) must not be less than three years.; No Judicial Proceedings must have been in pendency against the recommendee at the time of considering his/her name for the Medal.; No Departmental Enquiry must have been in pendency against the recommendee at the time of considering his/her name for the Medal.; The period of punishment must not be in currency against the recommendee at the time of considering his/her name for the Medal.; The recommendee must not have been given any major penalty in the last five years.; The recommendee must not have been given any minor penalty in the last five years.; The recommendee must not have been awarded the Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Training on previous occasions.; The Annual Confidential Report grading of the nominee should be ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Good’ in three years out of the last five years.; The Annual Confidential Report grading of the nominee should be ‘Good’ in the remaining two years.; There should not be any adverse entry in the last five years.; The Union Home Minister is competent to withdraw the medal if the holder is found guilty of disloyalty or brings the force to disrepute, such as removal, major penalty, or criminal offence.; The Union Home Minister is competent to withdraw the medal if the holder exhibits any conduct found unbecoming in the opinion of the Government of the State or the Union.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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.