Awarded to officers / men of the Police department who in their services have risked their lives in extremist areas and faced bravely hazards in dealing with rising militancy in the Naxalite infested and other sensitive areas. This Pathakam honours their services in fighting against this serious threat to security of the people of A.P. There are totally 60 medals which are awarded at the rate of 30 medals on each occasion.

The recipients of this medal are entitled to a cash grant and non recurring cash awards as specified in the rules. Recipients of these awards will be eligible for a recurring grant of Rs.25 per month for life and a non recurring cash reward of Rs.2000/-.

1. Those officers directly recruited as DSP, SI and PC and other equivalent ranks in the department are recruited. The candidate should have at least 3-4 years of minimum service and must be an approved probationer as on 1st Jan of the year to become eligible for the award of Katina Seva Pathakamu for the Telugu New Years Day (i.e. Ugadi) and A.P.Formation Day (1st November)
2. The candidate during the period specified above should have worked in difficult situations and difficult areas exerting themselves acquitting to the responsibilities entrusted to them.
3. The candidate should have exemplary and clean record of service with continuous devotion to duty and sincerity in difficult situations and areas.
4. The integrity of the candidate and his non involvement in any judicial proceedings should be certified.