**Executive Summary**
The Government of India has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026 to recognize children for exceptional contributions in various fields. Conferred by the President of India, this prestigious award accepts online submissions only via the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The deadline for all nomination submissions is 31st July 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Eligibility Criteria**
* **Age Range:** Children aged 5 to 18 years as of 31st July 2026 are eligible to apply.
* **Nomination Types:** Nominations may be submitted by any individual or institution; children are also permitted to self-nominate.
**Award Categories**
The PMRBP is conferred across six specific categories:
* Bravery
* Social Service
* Environment
* Sports
* Art & Culture
* Science & Technology
**Application Requirements**
* **Essential Details:** Applicants must provide their name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, mobile number, and email ID.
* **Content:** A write-up of up to 1,000 words describing the achievement and its impact is required.
* **Documentation:** Supporting documents and a recent photograph in jpg, jpeg, or png format must be uploaded.
**Submission Process**
* **Platform:** Applications must be completed through the "Ongoing Nominations" section on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal.
* **Drafting:** The portal allows applications to be saved as drafts and edited before the final submission.
* **Post-Submission:** Once submitted, a downloadable copy of the application is generated for the applicant’s records.
**Impact Analysis**
**Children (Potential Nominees)**
**Impact**
Eligible children receive a platform for national recognition and a lifetime honour for their exceptional achievements.
**Action Required**
Interested children must register on the portal, prepare a 1,000-word write-up, and submit their application with supporting documents by 31st July 2026.
**Parents, Teachers, and Citizens**
**Impact**
These stakeholders act as facilitators in identifying and promoting young talent at the national level.
**Action Required**
The Ministry urges these individuals to identify deserving children and assist them with the application or nomination process.
**Institutions and Organizations**
**Impact**
Organizations have the opportunity to highlight the achievements of children associated with their programs on a prestigious government platform.
**Action Required**
Institutions should nominate eligible children through the official portal and ensure all requisite supporting documentation is provided before the deadline.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP): A national award conferred by the President of India to children aged 5 to 18 for exceptional contributions in fields like bravery, social service, and technology.
Ministry of Women and Child Development: The nodal ministry responsible for opening nominations and managing the administration of the national children's awards.
Rashtriya Puraskar Portal: The official centralized government platform (awards.gov.in) for submitting online nominations and applications for national honours.
Registration and Nomination Process for PMRBP: The official referenced document providing detailed step-by-step instructions and guidelines for the 2026 award cycle.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Last Date for Submission of Nominations for
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026 is
31st July,2026
Nominations can be submitted online only via official
Rashtriya Puraskar Portal: https://awards.gov.in
Detailed step-by-step instructions available in “Registration
and Nomination Process for PMRBP” document on PMRBP
2026 portal page
Posted On: 02 JUN 2026 3:51PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India has opened nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
(PMRBP) 2026, a prestigious honour conferred by the President of India to children who have made
exceptional contributions in various fields. The last date for submission is 31st July 2026.
Nominations can be submitted online only via the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal: https://awards.gov.in.
Children aged 5 to 18 years (as on 31st July 2026) are eligible. Nominations can be made by any
individual or institution, and children may also self-nominate.
The PMRBP is conferred in six categories:
Bravery
Social Service
Environment
Sports
Art & Culture
Science & Technology
To apply, one has to register or log in at https://awards.gov.in and provide essential details of the applicant
like name, DOB, Aadhaar, mobile number, email ID, etc. Please select “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal
Puraskar 2026” under the Ongoing Nominations section, Click “Nominate/Apply Now” and choose the
relevant award category and indicate if the nomination is for self or another child.
The application form requires details of the nominee, a write-up (up to 1000-words) on the achievement
and its impact, supporting documents and a recent photograph (jpg/jpeg/png).
Detailed step-by-step instructions are available in the “Registration and Nomination Process for PMRBP”
document under the Notification tab on the PMRBP 2026 portal page.Applications can be saved as drafts and edited before final submission. Once submitted, a downloadable
copy is generated for records.
This award is a lifetime recognition that puts young achievers on the National stage. For detailed
guidelines and previous winners, visit:
Nomination Portal: https://awards.gov.in
Past Awardees: https://awards.gov.in/Awardee
The Ministry urges all parents, teachers, organisations and citizens to help deserving children apply or get
nominated for this honour.
Link of related PIB release may be seen below:
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2255800®=3&lang=2
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