Nominations for Padma Awards 2027 open till 31 July 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 27 April 2026 that online nominations for the Padma Awards 2027, which opened on 15 March 2026 on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, will close on 31 July 2026; the awards were instituted in 1954.
Summary
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, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on 27 April 2026. Nominations, including self-nominations, are accepted only online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in), with a citation of up to 800 words. The Padma Awards — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri — were instituted in 1954 and are among the country's highest civilian awards. Government servants, including those working with PSUs, are not eligible, except doctors and scientists.
Key facts
- Nomination window
- 15 March – 31 July 2026
- Portal
- Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in), online only
- Announcement
- Republic Day 2027
- Categories
- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri
- Instituted
- 1954
- Not eligible
- Government servants incl. PSU staff, except doctors and scientists
- Citation limit
- 800 words
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the last date for submitting nominations for the Padma Awards 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 31 July 2026
Nominations opened on 15 March 2026 and close on 31 July 2026.
In which year were the Padma Awards instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 1954
As per the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Padma Awards were instituted in 1954.
Consider the following statements about eligibility for the Padma Awards: 1. Government servants, including PSU employees, are not eligible, except doctors and scientists. 2. Self-nomination is not permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: MHA invites nominations including self-nomination.