Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) (IAST: Parama Viśiṣṭa Sēvā, lit.

It is the highest peacetime medal of the Indian Armed Forces,[3] and is awarded for "distinguished service of the most exceptional order.

Until 26 January 1980, when the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) was instituted, it was also awarded for distinguished war service.

[9] The golden riband is 32 mm in diameter with one dark blue stripe down the centre dividing it into two equal parts.

For every such bar, a miniature insignia of a pattern approved by the Government of India shall be added to the riband when worn alone.