Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 open till 31 July 2026
On 5 June 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said nominations for the Padma Awards-2027, open since 15 March 2026, will be accepted online till 31 July 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 5 June 2026 that nominations for the Padma Awards-2027, to be announced on Republic Day 2027, opened on 15 March 2026 and will close on 31 July 2026. Nominations are accepted only online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in), including self-nominations. The Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri) were instituted in 1954. Government servants, including those in PSUs, are not eligible, except doctors and scientists.
Key facts
- Announced
- 5 June 2026, MHA
- Window
- 15 March – 31 July 2026
- Portal
- Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in)
- Instituted
- 1954
- Ineligible
- Government servants incl. PSU staff, except doctors and scientists
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Padma Awards, for which nominations for 2027 are open till 31 July 2026, were instituted in which year?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1954
The MHA release states the Padma Awards were instituted in 1954.