PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026: The Government of India has released the nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026. India’s highest national civilian honor for children, PMRB is given for exceptional achievements in any field of activity including innovation, scholarly works, social service, art and culture, sports, and courage by any child above the age of 5 years and below the age of 18 years, to encourage and recognise.
Administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Eligible candidates can submit their nominations on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in) till July 31, 2026, by the President of India.
What is PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar?
It is the highest civilian honour for children given in India. The award was established in its present format in 2019. Itonours children who display unique talent and courage and prove exceptional capabilities through innovation, excellence in academic and cultural fields, or social service.
The initiative aims to identify and encourage young achievers from across the country while inspiring other children to pursue excellence in their chosen fields. Since its introduction, more than 200 children have received the honour.
Award Categories
Children can be nominated in the following six categories:
- Bravery
- Social Service
- Environment
- Sports
- Art and Culture
- Science and Technology
PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 Eligibility
Applicants must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:
- Must be an Indian citizen residing in India.
- Must be between 5 and 18 years of age as on July 31, 2026.
- The achievement for which the nomination is being submitted should have taken place within the last two years preceding the closing date.
Children who have previously received the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar are not eligible for the same award again.
Who Can Submit Nominations?
The Ministry has made the nomination process inclusive. Applications can be submitted through:
- Self-nominations
- Parents or guardians
- Schools and educational institutions
- Teachers and mentors
- Organisations
- Individuals aware of deserving children
Documents required
While submitting the application, candidates will have to provide:
- Details of the nominee
- A write-up of up to 1,000 words explaining the achievement and its impact
- Supporting documents, wherever applicable
- A recent photograph in JPG, JPEG or PNG format
How to Apply Online?
1. Visit the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at awards.gov.in.
2. Log in using the required credentials.
3. Fill in the required details such as the applicant’s name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID.
4. Select “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026” under the Ongoing Nominations section.
5. Click on “Nominate/Apply Now”.
6. Choose the appropriate award category.
Select whether the nomination is for yourself or another child.
7. Review the details, submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Last Date to Apply
The final date to submit nominations for PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 is July 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The nomination process is conducted entirely online through the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal.
