Sarkari Yojana
Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training
About Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, launched the “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training” to recognize the importance of training and trainers in police organizations, making training a respected assignment while raising the quality of training at India’s police training institutes. Winners receive a Medal, a Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister, and a one-time cash award of ₹25,000/-. The Bureau of Police Research & Development invites nominations for this award from States, Union Territories, Central Police Organizations, and Central Armed Police Forces.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The nominee must have completed at least five…
The nominee must have completed at least five years of service in the police department.
The officer must have completed at least two…
The officer must have completed at least two continuous years of service at the training institute, as on the 1st of April of the year under consideration.
The total length of service across training institutes…
The total length of service across training institutes (whether the same or multiple institutes) must be at least three years.
No judicial proceedings against the recommendee should be…
No judicial proceedings against the recommendee should be pending when their name is considered for the Medal.
No departmental enquiry against the recommendee should be…
No departmental enquiry against the recommendee should be pending when their name is considered for the Medal.
No period of punishment should be in effect…
No period of punishment should be in effect against the recommendee when their name is considered for the Medal.
The recommendee must not have received any major…
The recommendee must not have received any major penalty in the last five years.
The recommendee must not have received any minor…
The recommendee must not have received any minor penalty in the last five years.
The recommendee must not have previously received the…
The recommendee must not have previously received the Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Training.
The nominee's Annual Confidential Report grading must be…
The nominee's Annual Confidential Report grading must be 'Outstanding' or 'Very Good' in three of the last five years.
The nominee's Annual Confidential Report grading must be…
The nominee's Annual Confidential Report grading must be 'Good' in the remaining two years.
There must be no adverse entry in the…
There must be no adverse entry in the last five years. Withdrawal/Recalling Conditions
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal…
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal if the holder is found guilty of disloyalty or brings the force into disrepute, such as through removal, a major penalty, or a criminal offence.
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal…
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal if the holder's conduct is deemed unbecoming by the State or Union Government.
Benefits Provided
Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The Medal, called the "Union Home Minister's Medal…
The Medal, called the "Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Police Training".
A Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home…
A Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister.
A one-time cash award of ₹25,000/- accompanies the…
A one-time cash award of ₹25,000/- accompanies the medal for each winner.
Medal Awardees' names are also published in the…
Medal Awardees' names are also published in the Gazette of India. Tally and Categories of Medals
A total of 167 medals are awarded across…
A total of 167 medals are awarded across various categories, based on sanctioned strength as of 01.01.2013.
The medal count is reviewed every 3 years,…
The medal count is reviewed every 3 years, or whenever the force's strength changes significantly.
Medals fall into three categories, to represent everyone…
Medals fall into three categories, to represent everyone involved in police training: Indoor Trainers: Covers trainers delivering classroom training, including practical classes (e.g., Law, Investigation, Forensic Science). Outdoor Trainers: Covers trainers delivering field training (e.g., Physical Training, Drill, Weapons, Field Craft). Others: Covers those supporting the training programme's smooth running, such as supervisors, planners, ministerial staff, and other support staff (e.g., assisting practical classes, running the training cell, hostel, or mess).
For States, Union Territories, and Central Police Organizations,…
For States, Union Territories, and Central Police Organizations, the medal quota per category is: Indoor—40%, Outdoor—40%, and Others—20%.
For Central Armed Police Forces, the medal quota…
For Central Armed Police Forces, the medal quota per category is: Indoor—30%, Outdoor—50%, and Others—20%.
Gazetted Officers (GOs) cannot receive more than 50%…
Gazetted Officers (GOs) cannot receive more than 50% of the total medals awarded over a 10-year block starting from 2014-2015.
Where only indoor training is offered, the outdoor…
Where only indoor training is offered, the outdoor medal quota merges with the indoor quota. Conditions
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal…
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal if the holder is found guilty of disloyalty.
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal…
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal if the holder brings the force into disrepute, such as through removal, a major penalty, or a criminal offence.
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal…
The Union Home Minister may withdraw the medal if the holder's conduct is deemed unbecoming by the State or Union Government.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Evaluation and marks sheets in the prescribed proforma…
Evaluation and marks sheets in the prescribed proforma (not applicable to 'Other Category' nominees).
A citation (not exceeding 500 words); where the…
A citation (not exceeding 500 words); where the Head of the Institution is being recommended, the citation must come from their controlling officer.
A certificate on pending judicial proceedings/departmental enquiry and…
A certificate on pending judicial proceedings/departmental enquiry and penalties, furnished by the Head of the State Police or Central Armed Police Force.
A certificate on any previous award of the…
A certificate on any previous award of the Home Minister's Medal, furnished by the Head of the State Police or Central Armed Police Force.
A service records verification certificate, confirming the nominee…
A service records verification certificate, confirming the nominee has completed a minimum of 5 years in the department and two continuous years at the training institute.
Annual Confidential Report gradings for the last five…
Annual Confidential Report gradings for the last five years.
Copies of the last 5 years' Annual Confidential…
Copies of the last 5 years' Annual Confidential Reports.
An Integrity/Character and Antecedent Certificate
An Integrity/Character and Antecedent Certificate.
Two recent passport-size photographs of the nominee
Two recent passport-size photographs of the nominee.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training through the offline application process outlined below.
The scheme runs on nominations and screening, not direct candidate applications.
Invitation for Nominations by Bureau of…
Invitation for Nominations by Bureau of Police Research & Development
The Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) calls for nominations from States, Union Territories (UTs), Central Police Organizations (CPOs), and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) by 31st May every year.
BPR&D ensures nominations follow the specified quota for Indoor (40% for States/UTs/CPOs, 30% for CAPFs), Outdoor (40% for States/UTs/CPOs, 50% for CAPFs), and Others (20% across all categories).
Institutional Level Nomination and Screening -…
Institutional Level Nomination and Screening
A three-member Institution-level committee, headed by the institution's head, nominates candidates and recommends them to the headquarters-level committee.
This committee recommends only candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, up to a maximum of three per category (Indoor, Outdoor, Others).
Candidates are assessed against the evaluation proforma, with each member scoring separately and the average calculated as the total.
Submission of Documents to Headquarters Level…
Submission of Documents to Headquarters Level Committee
The Institution-level committee forwards the required documents to the headquarters-level committee — the completed nomination proforma (countersigned by the headquarters-level committee), evaluation and marks sheets (if applicable), the citation, service verification certificates, photographs, and copies of the last five years' Annual Confidential Reports.
The Integrity/Character & Antecedent Certificate is also prepared on the prescribed proforma.
Headquarters Level Assessment and Evaluation -…
Headquarters Level Assessment and Evaluation
The Headquarters-level Committee, headed by the Director General/Additional Director General (Training) of the State, UT, CPO, or CAPF, assesses all recommendations received from institutions on the ground.
The committee uses the evaluation proforma during this assessment.
Submission of Final Recommendations to Bureau…
Submission of Final Recommendations to Bureau of Police Research & Development
States, CPOs, or CAPFs must send their nominations to the Director General, BPR&D, by 31st August every year, after completing all formalities, including tests and screening by the State-level committee.
The headquarters committee recommends three times the number of candidates under each category, based on its medal quota, to BPR&D.
Central Screening by Ministry of Home…
Central Screening by Ministry of Home Affairs/Bureau of Police Research & Development Committee
The Central Committee of BPR&D/Ministry of Home Affairs screens all nominations and assesses candidates' suitability based on their Annual Confidential Reports for the last five years, previous awards/commendations/decorations, total length of service, length of service at training institutes, citation, and clean record.
This committee makes the final selection of candidates recommended for the Medal.
Ministry of Home Affairs Declaration of…
Ministry of Home Affairs Declaration of Awards
The Central Committee sends its recommended list to the Ministry of Home Affairs by 15th November every year.
The Ministry of Home Affairs declares the Medal awards by 31st December every year.
Award Disbursal - The Medal is…
Award Disbursal
The Medal is awarded each year during Republic Day celebrations in the States/UTs, and on the raising day/anniversary of the CAPFs/CPOs.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.