Indian Navy Agniveer (MR/Musician) 02/2026 Recruitment Notification Out – Apply Online
The Indian Navy Recruitment 2026 for posts of Agniveer (MR/Musician). Candidates with 10TH Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 11-04-2026, and closes on 26-04-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Indian Navy website, joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Indian Navy (Indian Navy) Agniveer (MR/Musician) Notification 2026 has been released on 11 April 2026 on the official website https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/. The vacancies will be decided based on service requirement through the Indian Navy Agniveer (MR/Musician) Recruitment 2026.
Candidates born between 01 Jul 2004 to 31 Dec 2008 who have passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% marks along with musical proficiency are eligible to apply for these Agniveer (Musician) vacancies. The online application process for Indian Navy Agniveer (MR/Musician) Recruitment 2026 has started on 11 April 2026 and will remain open until 26 April 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
📋 Job Overview
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | Agniveer (Musician) |
| Vacancies | – |
| Job Type | Central govt |
| Job Location | Across india |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) with minimum 50% marks + Musical Proficiency |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en |
| Notification | Click here |
📅 Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26 April 2026 |
| Recruitment Process (Tentative) | Early June 2026 |
| Training Commencement | July 2026 at INS Chilka, Odisha |
✅ Vacancy Details & Salary
| Post Name | Total | Salary |
| Agniveer (Musician) | – | ₹30,000 |
Seva Nidhi Package (One-time on completion of 4 years):
| Year | Customised Package (Monthly) | In Hand (70%) | Contribution to Agniveer Corpus Fund (30%) | Contribution to Corpus Fund by GoI |
| 1st Year | 30,000 | 21,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| 2nd Year | 33,000 | 23,100 | 9,900 | 9,900 |
| 3rd Year | 36,500 | 25,550 | 10,950 | 10,950 |
| 4th Year | 40,000 | 28,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| Total | – | – | 5.02 Lakh | 5.02 Lakh |
- Life Insurance Cover: ₹48 Lakh (non-contributory)
- Death Compensation: ₹44 Lakh (one-time ex-gratia) + Insurance
- Disability Compensation: ₹44/25/15 Lakh (based on % disability)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Candidate must have passed Matriculation Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from the Boards of School Education recognised by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.
Age Limit:
- Born between 01 Jul 2004 – 31 Dec 2008 (both dates inclusive).
Marital Status:
- Only unmarried male and unmarried female candidates are eligible. Candidates will have to give a certificate of being ‘unmarried’ at the time of enrolment. Agniveers shall not be permitted to marry during their entire tenure of four years. Marriage during tenure will result in dismissal.
Musical Ability:
- The candidate should have proficiency and aptitude for music with accuracy in tempo, pitch and singing one complete song. He/She should also have actual practical skill on any instrument of Indian or foreign origin with proficiency in tuning of instrument, matching unknown notes with instrument, prepared piece, sight reading of Indian Classical/Tablature/Staff Notation, performance of Scale/Raaga/Taala and basic theory of Indian or International music.
Type of Instruments on which Proficiency Required:
- Candidates would be required to perform with expertise on one or more instruments such as Keyboard/String/Wind instruments or any other instrument of Indian or foreign origin. Candidates performing on indefinite pitch instruments such as Jazz Drum set, Bass Drum, Snare Drums, Side Drums, Cymbals, Non Chromatic instruments such as bugle & monotone instruments used to produce only one note or drone will not be eligible.
Musical Experience Certificate:
- Candidates performing Hindustani or Carnatic Classical music on wind instruments will require a musical experience certificate from any recognized musical institute or organisation of repute.
- A certificate of minimum initial grade from international boards such as Trinity College of Music, London or Royal School of Music London etc., will be mandatory for candidates performing western notation or western music on wind instruments.
- Other candidates will be required to submit certificates of participation/awards presented at various events.
Physical Standards:
- Minimum Height: 157 cm (Male & Female)
- Visual Standards: 6/12, 6/12 (Uncorrected) | 6/6, 6/6 (Corrected) | CP Pass
💳 Selection Process
Selection of recruits is based on the order of merit based on their performance in Music Ability Test.
- Shortlisting: Based on marks obtained in Matriculation examination (All India merit). Only candidates holding valid music certificates will be considered.
- Recruitment Process: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) → Written Examination → Music Ability Test → Recruitment Medical Examination.
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT) – Qualifying:
| Gender | 1.6 Km Run | Squats (Uthak Baithak) | Push-ups | Bent Sit-ups | Knee Sit-ups |
| Male | 06 min 30 sec | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Female | 08 min | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
- Written Examination: 50 MCQs (Science & Mathematics + General Awareness), 30 minutes, bilingual, minimum 25% marks required.
- Music Ability Test: Qualifying for final selection.
- Recruitment Medical Examination & Pre-Enrolment Medicals at INS Chilka.
Final Merit List: Based on performance in Music Ability Test (All India basis).
📝 How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Indian Navy portal before the last date.
- Step 1 – Visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and register.
- Step 2 – Fill the online application form with correct details and upload scanned copies of all required documents (including music certificates, Matriculation marksheet, photograph with slate).
- Step 3 – Verify and submit the application.
- Step 4 – Download and print the application for future reference.
Important Note: Recent passport size colour photograph (taken not before Mar 2026) with name and date written on slate is mandatory. Applications through speed post/registered post will not be accepted.
🔗 Important Links
💬 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
26-04-2026
Q2. What is the age limit?
19 to 22 Years
Q3. Where to apply?
https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/account/account/state
Q4. Is there a fee for this job application?
Yes.
