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The Shaurya Chakra () is an Indian military decoration awarded for Courage, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards and comes after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. It precedes the Yudh Seva Medal.
Since July 1999, it also being given to Civilians of either gender in all walks of life, other than members of Police Forces and of recognized Fire Services. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 750 for recipients of the award. Jammu and Kashmir awards a cash award of Rs. 700 (ca. 1960) for recipients of the Shaurya Chakra.
Reverse: For pre-1967 awards, the medal is blank in the centre, with "Ashoka Chakra" in Hindi along the upper edge on the medal and the same name in English along the lower rim, "ASHOKA CHAKRA". On either side is a lotus design. The centre is blank, perhaps with the intent that details of the award be engraved there. There is no indication of the class on the pre-1967 awards. For the post-1967 awards, the, names are changed to "Shauryua Chakra" in Hindi above and "SHAURYA CHAKRA" below.
Ribbon: Green colour ribbon divided into four equal parts by three orange vertical lines.
Bar: If a recipient of the Chakra shall again perform such an act of gallantry as would have made him or her eligible to receive the Chakra, such further act of gallantry shall be recognised by a Bar to be attached to the riband by which the Chakra is suspended and, for every subsequent act of gallantry, an additional Bar shall be added and such Bar or Bars may also be awarded posthumously. For every such Bar, a replica of the Chakra in miniature shall be added to the riband when worn alone.
Following categories of persons are eligible for the Shaurya Chakra:
| 1952 | Major | P.S. Gahoon | Punjab Regiment | |
| Second Lieutenant | M Thulasiram | The Corps of Engineers | ||
| Subedar | Kartar Singh, Military Cross | Punjab Regiment | ||
| Jemadar | Samandar Singh | GRS | ||
| Lance naik | Milkha Singh | Punjab Regiment | ||
| Lance naik | Bishan Singh | Punjab Regiment | ||
| Sepoy | Shankar Dass | Punjab Regiment | ||
| Lieutenant Colonel | R.A Shebbeare | The Grenadiers | ||
| Major | S.L. Menezes | The Grenadiers | ||
| Major | A.T. Stephenson | Garhwal Rifles | ||
| Subedar-major | Dhan Singh | Artillery | ||
| Havildar | Naranjan Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Lance daffadar | Sultan Singh | Poona Horse | ||
| Rifleman | Bakhtawar Singh Bhandari | Garhwal Rifles | ||
| Sepoy | Harchand Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Sepoy | Richhpal Singh | The Grenadiers | ||
| Niak | Jograj Singh | Jammu and Kashmir Rifles | ||
| Sepoy | Ram Singh | Para, Kumaon Regiment | ||
| Rifleman | Til Bahadur Gurung | Assam Rifles | ||
| 1953 | Subedar | Tek Bahadur Sahi | 9th Gorkha Rifles | |
| 1953 | Sepoy | Thakur Singh | Indian Army Service Corps | |
| 1953 | Shri | Baboo Lal | Indian Civilian | |
| 1954 | Srimati | Lalita Mukand | Indian Civilian | |
| 1955 | Jemadar | Kulbir Thapa | 8 Gorkha Rifles | |
| 1955 | Rifleman | Ganesh Bahadur Tamang | 5 Gorkha Rifles | |
| 1956 | Shri | Akshya Kumar Singh | Civilian | |
| 1957 | Second Lieutenant | JK Grover | Signals | |
| 1957 | Naik | Sugriv Singh | Rajput Regiment | |
| 1963 | Second Lieutenant | Dharam Datt Bhalla | Rajput Regiment | Shaurya Chakra was awarded in Investiture Ceremony that took place on 18 April 1963 for an action that took place on 26 October 1961 when as commander of a small patrol of 3 ORs was given a task to carry out reconnaissance of route from the patrol base at Jaura Dhok to Chinamarg Gali and beyond in high altitude snow covered mountains of Pir Panjal Range.
After the patrol covered approximately 4 miles it was fired upon by Pakistani infiltrators of much larger strength. In the encounter some infiltrators were killed others ran away leaving some of their arms and ammunition. Thus the infiltrators failed in their mission of blowing up Kalai Bridge on Rajauri- Poonch road. The Indian Government honored 2LT Dharam Datt Bhalla's bravery with the prestigious Shaurya Chakra award. |
| 1973 | Grenadier | Ran Singh | The Grenadiers | |
| 1975 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Kehar Singh Chima | Border Roads Organisation | |
| 1975 | Inspector | Vihoi Sema | Border Security Force | |
| 1975 | Major | Badal Ghosh | Rajput Regiment | |
| 1976 | Second Lieutenant | Akoijam Dinamani Singh* | Sikh Light Infantry | |
| 1980 | Sepoy | Manjit Singh* | Punjab Regiment | |
| 1981 | Flight Lieutenant | Sumit Mukherjee | Indian Air Force | |
| 1982 | Flight Lieutenant | S L Thantry | Indian Air Force | |
| 1984 | Lieutenant Commander | Kulwant Singh Samra | Indian Navy | |
| 1986 | Colonel | R K Bansal | Army Postal Service Corps | |
| 1987 | Captain | Virinder Singh Grewal | Dogra Regiment | |
| 1990 | Squadron Leader | Sanjeev Mishra | Indian Air Force | |
| 1992 | Captain | Kishore Geer Bava | Border Roads Organisation | |
| 1997 | Subedar | Santokh Singh | Jammu & Kashmir Rifles | On April 21, 1997, in a Counterinsurgency operation in village of Kodom, Senapati District, Manipur. During this operation, he led his company, eliminated eight militants, and demonstrated exceptional courage, comradeship, and dedication to duty with complete disregard for his own safety. |
| 1999 | Naik | Urba Datt | 3 Kumaon Regiment | On the day of February 23, 1998, a specific intelligence was received that some terrorists are hiding in the Saloor village of Srinagar with an intention to plot explosives on the way of the convoy of VIPs passing through that route. On the same night around 2100h, Sofi Mohalla of that village was cordoned by the army. The next day at 1100h in the morning while searching the last house of the locality Naik Urba Datt noticed some suspicious movement in the heap of hay on the rooftop. He immediately fired however the terrorists jumped off the rooftop into the Nala and ran towards the jungle of Nambal. To this, Naik Urba Dutt too jumped on the Nala and chased the terrorists with a daunting spirit. Despite being severely injured, he gunned down one militant and wounded another militant who succumbed to his injuries later on. This brave soldier also succumbed to his injuries and got martyred. Naik Urba Datt displayed indomitable courage and exemplary valor and laid down his supreme sacrifice on the line of duty for the nation. |
| Jemadar | Kulbir Thapa | 8 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Rifleman | Ganesh Bahadur Jamang | 5 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Havildar | S.S. Bhardwaj | Army Ordnance Corps | ||
| Scout | Chatra Ram | Border Scouts | ||
| Scout | Tara Chand | Border Scouts | ||
| Scout | Saudagar Singh | Border Scouts | ||
| Captain | G.S. Grewal | Bihar Regiment | ||
| Subedar | Khem Chand | The Grenadiers | ||
| Subedar | Megh Singh | Dogra Regiment | ||
| Jemadar | Rabe Gurung | 4 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Havildar | Tek Bahadur Gurung | 4 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Lance Havildar | Balwant Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Naik | Raghunath Dange | Parachute Regiment | ||
| Sepoy | Hans Raj | Punjab Regiment | ||
| Second Lieutenant | Ram Labhaya | Jat Regiment | ||
| Sepoy | Narbir Singh | Rajput Regiment | ||
| Sepoy | Shanker Hembrom | Bihar Regiment | ||
| Havildar | Murli Ram | GRS | ||
| Sepoy | Ganak Singh | Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry | ||
| Subedar | Mohar Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Jemadar | Mohinder Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Jemadar | Tek Bahadur Gurung | 8 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Naik | Sugam Singh | Rajput Regiment | ||
| Naik | Padam Singh Gurung | 8 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Sepoy | Mewa Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Sepoy | Ranjit Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| Lance Naik | Ganga Prasad Thapa | Assam Rifles | ||
| Rifleman | Puran Bahadur Rana | Assam Rifles | ||
| Rifleman | Gogeshwar Kumar | Assam Rifles | ||
| Second Lieutenant | V.R. Dani | 8 Gorkha Rifles | ||
| Jemadar | Dalip Singh | Sikh Regiment | ||
| 2001 | Lance Naik | Chhering Norbu Bodh | Dogra Regiment | CN Bodh's Shaurya Chakra citation: "Lance Naik Chhering Norbu Bodh was selected as a member of the Indian Army Everest Expedition 2001. On 23 May 2001, he was part of the second summit team attempting to summit Everest, after having spent two nights at camp – III (26000 ft). However, blizzards forced them to turn back from 27,000ft. Though exhausted by the effort, he refused to accept defeat. On 23 May 2001, at 2200 hours, he commenced his attempt. Re-entering the Death Zone on Everest above 26,000ft at night required every ounce of physical and mental strength apart from conspicuous courage. He soon started losing strength due to cold, strong winds, poor snow conditions and lack of oxygen. But he continued doggedly and at the same time kept encouraging his team-mates. At Hillary Step he was thoroughly exhausted but in a superhuman effort, he marshalled his remaining energy and clawed his way up the dangerous precipice of rock covered with verglas. His mind fought against loss of energy, numbness in fingers and toes and lack of oxygen but he made it through the step. Then with very little left in him except his mental strength and determination, he willed his body to move. Through this great effort he kept helping and encouraging his team-mates. He finally reached the summit to bring glory to the team and the Army. Lance Naik Chhering Norbu Bodh displayed undaunted determination and conspicuous courage in the face of extreme elements." |
| 2002 | Havildar | Radhakrishan Kunju Panicker* | Madras Regiment | |
| 2003 | Captain | Umang Bharadwaj* | Jat Regiment | |
| 2004 | Captain | Krishan Yadav, SM | Army Service Corps | |
| 2007 | Major | Rajinder Kumar Sharma | 32 Assam Rifles | |
| 2007 | Superintendent of Police | Pankaj Sharma | Assam Police | |
| 2007 | Captain | Kaushal Kashyap | 21 Para (Special Forces) | |
| 2008 | Assistant sub-inspector | Tukaram Omble | Mumbai Police | |
| 2008 | petty officer (Marcos) | Praveen Kumar Teotia | Indian Navy | |
| 2009 | Rifleman | Mohammad Abdul Amieen Bhat* | Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry | |
| 2011 | Naik | Vijay Pal | Jat Regiment | |
| 2013 | Sepoy | Lallawmzuala | Regiment of Artillery / 18th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles | On 23 July 2013, Sepoy Lallawmzuala was part of the inner cordon deployed at night during search operation based on intelligence about presence of a terrorist in a house. On commencement of search at approximately 6:30 AM, Sepoy Lallawmzuala was amongst the first to enter the house. His deliberate and methodical search revealed the presence of an armed terrorist in a well concealed hideout behind planks and loose earth in the house. Upon being discovered the terrorist opened indiscriminate fire, however, the soldier’s alacrity and outstanding use of field craft enabled him to manoeuvre to an advantageous position within three metres of the terrorist. His courage under fire, calm collected actions and outstanding fire control led to elimination of a top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad. His actions ensured that the balance of the search party received critical warning at the opportune time, resulting in effective covering fire and no casualty to own troops. |
| 2014 | Sepoy | Vikram Singh SC | The Rajput Regiment, 44RR, Kashmir insurgency. | |
| 2016 | Captain | Pawan Kumar | 10 PARA SF | |
| 2016 | Lieutenant | Harjinder Singh | 3 Kumaon Rifles (General Service) | |
| 2016 | Captain | Tushar Mahajan | 9 PARA SF | |
| 2017 | Havildar | Mubarik Ali | 22 Rastriya Rifles | |
| 2017 | Sepoy | Arif Khan | 55 Rastriya Rifles | |
| 2018 | Major | Satish Dahiya | Army Services Corps | |
| 2018 | Captain | Pradeep Shaurya Arya | Parachute Regiment(TA) | |
| 2018 | Major | Aditya Kumar | 10 Garhwal Rifles | |
| 2018 | Major | Abhinav Shukla | PARA SF | |
| 19 March 2019 | Pawan Kumar | 34 RR | Jat Regiment | Major Pawan Kumar displayed astute tactical acumen, indomitable spirit and raw courage which led to elimination of a hardcore terrorist in September 2017. A top terrorist and the longest surviving terrorist of the valley whilst infiltrating back from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir by taking cover of darkness, thick foliage, boulders and folds of the ground was effectively engaging own troops with deadly fire. The dreaded terrorist could have been engaged only with accurate indirect fire. Major Pawan realising the gravity of situation and danger to safety of own troops, undaunted by heavy volumes of fire, displaying raw courage, used folds of the ground to crawl towards the terrorist and closed in the distance. He lobbed a grenade at the terrorist forcing him to expose himself and in a fierce encounter shot him dead from a close quarter. His elimination not only saved lives of own troops but also prevented revival of terrorism in the valley. Major Pawan Kumar displayed perseverance, dedication to duty, unmatched bravery and raw courage in elimination of a hardcore terrorist. Unknown |
| 2019 | Shri | Irfan Ramzan Sheikh | Civilian |
| 2021 | Group Captain | Perminder Antil | Indian Air Force | |
| Captain | Sachin Reuben Sequeira | Indian Navy | ||
| Wing commander | Varun Singh | Indian Air Force | Later died on 2021 Indian Air Force Mil Mi-17 crash | |
| Major | Arun Kumar Pandey | 44 RR | ||
| Major | Ravi Kumar Chaudhary | 55 RR | ||
| Deputy Commandant | Chitesh Kumar | CRPF | ||
| Captain | Ashutosh Kumar | Madras Regiment | Posthumous | |
| Captain | Vikas Khatri | 40 RR | ||
| Sub Inspector | Manjinder Singh | CRPF | ||
| SPO | Shahbaz Ahmad | Jammu Ahmad | Posthumous | |
| Li Kumar | 9 RR | |||
| Sepoy | Neeraj Ahlawat | 45 RR | ||
| Constable | Sunil Choudhary | CRPF | ||
| Commando | Debashish Sethy | Odisha Police | Posthumous | |
| Commando | Sudhir Kumar Tudu | Odisha Police | Posthumous | |
| Major | Anuj Sood | The Brigade of the Guards/ Rashtriya Rifles | Posthumous | |
| Inspector | Arshad Khan | Jammu and Kashmir Police | Posthumous | |
| SPO | Bilal Ahmad Magray | Jammu and Kashmir Police | Posthumous | |
| Rifleman | Pranab Jyoti Das | 6 Assam Rifles | ||
| Paratrooper | Sonam Tshering Tamang | 4 Para SF | ||
| Constable | GH Mustafa | Jammu and Kashmir Police | Posthumous | |
| Constable | Ahmad Kolie | Jammu and Kashmir Police | Posthumous | |
| Lt Col | Krishan Singh Rawat | 1 Para SF | NDA 132 |
| 2024 | ID | Colonel | Pawan Singh | Army Aviation Corps | |
| Captain | Sharad Sinsunwal | Indian Navy | |||
| Wing Commander | Vernon Desmond Keane | Indian Air Force | |||
| Major | CVS Nikhil | 21 Para SF | |||
| Major | Aashish Dhonchak | Sikh Light Infantry/ 19 RR | Posthumous Also a recipient of the Sena Medal | ||
| Major | Tripatpreet Singh | Army Service Corps/ 34 RR | |||
| Major | Sahil Randhawa | The Regiment ofAritillery/ 34 RR | |||
| Squadron Leader | Deepak Kumar | Indian Air Force | |||
| Lieutenant Commander | Kapil Yadav | Indian Navy | |||
| Deputy Commandant | Lakhveer | CRPF | |||
| Assistant Commandant | Rajesh Panchal | CRPF | |||
| Subedar | Sanjeev Singh Jasrotia | 5 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles | |||
| Naib Subedar | Pabin Singha | The Regiment of Artillery/ 56 RR | |||
| SPO | Abdul Latif | Jammu and Kashmir Police/ 33 RR | |||
| Sepoy | Pardeep Singh | Sikh Light Infantry/ | Posthumous | ||
| Constable | Pawan Kumar | CRPF | Posthumous | ||
| Constable | Devan C | CRPF | Posthumous | ||
| Constable | Malkit Singh | CRPF | |||
| RD | Wing commander | Shailesh Singh | Indian Air Force | ||
| Major | Maneo Francis | 21 PARA SF | |||
| Major | Amandeep Jakhar | Sikh Regiment | |||
| Captain | MV Pranjal | Signal corps/ Rashtriya Rifles | Posthumous | ||
| Captain | Akshat Upadhyay | Jat Regiment | |||
| Flight Lieutenant | Hrishikesh Jayan Karuthedath | Indian Air Force | |||
| Lieutenant | Bimal Ranjan Behera | Indian Navy | |||
| Assistant Commandant | Bibhor Kumar Singh | 205 COBRA, CRPF | |||
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | Mohan Lal | Jammu and Kashmir Police | |||
| Naib Subedar | Baria Sanjay Kumar Bhamar Sinh | 21 Mahar Regiment | |||
| Sub Inspector | Faroz Ahmad Dar | Jammu and Kashmir Police | |||
| Havildar | Baria Sanjay Kumar Bhamar Sinh | 9 Assam Rifles | |||
| Assistant Sub Inspector | Amit Raina | Jammu and Kashmir Police | |||
| Rifleman | Alok Rao | 18 Assam Rifles | Posthumous | ||
| Constable | Varun Singh | Jammu and Kashmir Police | |||
| Shri | Parshotam Kumar | Civilian of Jammu and Kashmir |
| 2025 | Lt Col | Neetesh Bharti Shukla | 19 Sikh, Indian Army | rowspan="8"
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| Major | Bhargav Kalita | Rashtriya Rifles, Indian Army | ||
| Major | Ashish Kumar | 7 Para SF | ||
| Major | Aditya Pratap Singh | Assam Rifles | ||
| Asst Comdt | Mohammed Shafiq | |||
| Sub | Shamsher Singh | 4 Para SF | ||
| Lance Naik | Rahul Singh | |||
| Rfn | Bhoj Ram Sahu | Assam Rifles |
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