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. Eligibility It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time. Following categories of persons are eligible for the Shaurya Chakra: Officers and men and women of all ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted forces. Nursing officers of military nursing service . Civilian citizens of either sex in all walks of life and members of Police Forces including Central Para-Military Forces and Railway Protection Force. Recipients References External links Shaurya Chakra at Indian Army website List of Shaurya Chakra Awardees Shaurya Chakra Recipients Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India Military awards and decorations of India Awards established in 1952 1952 establishments in India Courage awards