Below, we provide a comprehensive list of Bharat Ratna Award winners from 1954 to 2024 , along with key notes highlighting the significant contributions of each awardee. Candidates can download the Bharat Ratna Award Winners List PDF in English & Hindi for quick revision. The document includes a chronological list of recipients, posthumous awardees, non-citizen recipients, and naturalized citizens, along with a FAQ section to clear important exam-oriented doubts. Explore the complete Bharat Ratna winners list from 1954-2025 , India’s highest civilian honour, its history, and the iconic personalities awarded it. The Bharat Ratna (Hindi pronunciation: [bʱaːɾət̪ ɾət̪n̪ (ᵊ)]; lit. 'Jewel of India') is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position or gender. The award was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science, and public services, but the Government of India expanded the criteria to ...
