Wartime gallantry awards

• Param Vir Chakra — Highest military award for, equivalent to the Victoria Cross (which was replaced once India gained its independence).
• Maha Vir Chakra – The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is the second highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
• Vir Chakra – Third in precedence in the awards for wartime gallantry

Peacetime gallantry awards

• Ashok Chakra Award – An Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.
• Kirti Chakra – Second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.
• Shaurya Chakra – Third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.

Wartime/Peacetime service and gallantry awards

• Sena Medal / Nao Sena Medal / Vayusena Medal

Wartime Distinguished Service

• Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
• Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
• Yudh Seva Medal

Peacetime Distinguished Service

• Param Vishisht Seva Medal
• Ati Vishisht Seva Medal