Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM?

President’s Medal for Gallantry:The applicant should have performed a rare and conspicuous gallant act involving exceptional courage and skill.The act should involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or preventing a prisoner’s escape.The risk incurred by the applicant is assessed with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer.The applicant should be a member of the Police Service, Fire Service, Correctional Service, Home Guard Service, or Civil Defence Service.Medal for Gallantry:The applicant should have performed a conspicuous gallant act of merit.The act should involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or preventing a prisoner’s escape.The risk incurred is assessed with due regard to the official duties of the applicant.The applicant should be a member of the Police Service, Fire Service, Correctional Service, Home Guard Service, or Civil Defence Service.

Q: How to apply for Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM?

OfflineNominations are initiated by the State Government, Union Territory Administration, or the Administrative Controlling Department.Approving Authority: President of India

Social Welfare & Empowerment Min Age: N/A Profession: All

🎯 Quick Insight

The Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM is a significant initiative categorized under Social Welfare & Empowerment. It is designed to provide targeted assistance to eligible beneficiaries, helping them achieve better outcomes in social welfare & empowerment.

Complexity Medium

Popularity High

Verification Jan 2026

📝 Overview & Benefits

Monetary Allowance :

President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG): ₹ 6,000/- per month.

Medal for Gallantry (GM): ₹ 2,000/- per month

Decoration: A scroll signed by the President, along with the medal, is provided.

No. of Awardees: No fixed Quota

✅ Eligibility Criteria

President’s Medal for Gallantry:

The applicant should have performed a rare and conspicuous gallant act involving exceptional courage and skill.

The act should involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or preventing a prisoner’s escape.

The risk incurred by the applicant is assessed with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer.

The applicant should be a member of the Police Service, Fire Service, Correctional Service, Home Guard Service, or Civil Defence Service.

Medal for Gallantry:

The applicant should have performed a conspicuous gallant act of merit.

The act should involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or preventing a prisoner’s escape.

The risk incurred is assessed with due regard to the official duties of the applicant.

The applicant should be a member of the Police Service, Fire Service, Correctional Service, Home Guard Service, or Civil Defence Service.

🚀 Application Process

Offline

Nominations are initiated by the State Government, Union Territory Administration, or the Administrative Controlling Department.

Approving Authority: President of India

📄 Documents Required

Nomination Form

Service Certificate/ID

Detailed Report of the Gallant Act

Risk Assessment Report

Identity Proof

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Category Social Welfare & Empowerment
Min Age 18+
Residency India
Status ● Active