President’s Medal for Distinguished Service

About This Scheme

The “President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize exceptional service, distinguished records, and meritorious contributions in police, security, fire, prison, and civil defence services. Under this scheme, prestigious medals, national recognition, and service acknowledgment are provided to eligible personnel serving in various uniformed and public safety services.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a member of the Police Forces, CAPFs, CPOs, Fire Services, Prison Administration, Home Guards, or Civil Defence. 1. The applicant should have a clean service record; no major penalties in the review period. 1. The applicant should demonstrate exceptional ability, merit, or devotion to duty. 1. The applicant should have completed a minimum 25 years of service. 1. The applicant should have at least 10 years of ACR/APAR records under review. 1. The applicant should have at least 8 Very Good/Outstanding ratings; at least 5 must be Outstanding. 1. The applicant should not have more than 1 missing ACR; last year ACR must be available. 1. The applicant should maintain SHAPE 1 physical fitness (relaxation possible in exceptional cases). 1. The applicant should have a gap of at least 6 years after receiving MSM (relaxable to 4 years in special cases).

Benefits

Tangible Benefits - Award of Medal (PSM or MSM) for recognition of service. - National-level prestige and honour. - Official recognition recorded in service records. - Career enhancement and increased professional credibility. - Eligibility consideration for future honors and promotions. Mode of Disbursement - Physical conferment of the medal and citation by the President of India. - Announced annually on national occasions (e.g., Republic Day/Independence Day). - Lifetime recognition unless withdrawn under disciplinary grounds.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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