Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026: Nominations Open Till 11 May
Why in the news
The government opened nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2026 on 28 March. Entries can be filed until 11 May 2026 on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ awards portal, awards.gov.in.
Key facts
- Window: 28 March to 11 May 2026.
- Mode: online through awards.gov.in; self-nomination is allowed.
- Eligible: scientists, technologists and innovators from government or private bodies, or working independently. Persons of Indian Origin can apply if their work benefits Indian society.
- Fields: physics, chemistry, biological sciences, mathematics and computer science, engineering, earth science, space science, agricultural science, medicine and more.
| Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vigyan Ratna (VR) | Lifetime achievements |
| Vigyan Shri (VS) | Distinguished contributions |
| Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) | Scientists up to 45 years of age |
| Vigyan Team (VT) | Teams of three or more researchers |
About the awards
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is India’s national science honour. One report says its secretariat functions at CSIR, working under the chairmanship of the Principal Scientific Adviser.
Exam angle
- Learn the four category names and their abbreviations.
- Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar has a 45-year age ceiling.
- Portal: the Ministry of Home Affairs’ National Awards Portal.