About

• Instituted to recognise the distinguished service of the most exceptional order.
• It  is awarded in recognition of peace-time service of the most exceptional order.

The following categories of personnel shall be eligible for the medal :-

• All ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force including Territorial Army Units, Auxiliary and Reserve Forces (when embodied) and other lawfully constituted Armed Forces.
• Nursing officers and other members of the Nursing Services in the Armed Forces.

References:

1. https://indianairforce.nic.in/param-vishisht-seva-medal/
2. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/southern-army-commander-lt-gen-js-nain-awarded-param-vishisht-seva-medal-7910890/