Ministry of Home Affairs opened Padma Awards 2027 nominations on March 15, 2026, with July 31, 2026 deadline.
Awards recognize distinguished achievements across arts, sports, medicine, science, public affairs and other fields.
Online nominations only accepted via Rashtriya Puraskar Portal with 800-word citation requirement.
Government encourages nominations for women, SC/ST, divyang persons and those from weaker sections.