The Indian Navy has invited online application from unmarried male and unmarried female candidates for the post of Agniveer MR (Musician) 02/2026 Batch. Interested candidates can apply online through official website of Indian Navy (www.joinindiannavy.gov.in).
Martial Status: Only unmarried male and unmarried female candidates are eligible for enrolment as Agniveer in Indian Navy (IN). 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 in the IN. A candidate shall be dismissed from service if he/ she marries during his/her tenure or is found to be already married despite giving certificate of being unmarried. Sevanidhi: Agniveers shall be given a one-time Seva Nidhi package comprising their monthly contribution along with matching contribution by the Government on completion of their engagement period, as indicated below:-
Note: -There shall be no entitlement to gratuity and pensionary benefits. Terms and Conditions
Minimum Height:
Physical Fitness Test:
Educational Qualifications: 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. 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 perform- ing western notation or western music on wind instruments. Other candidates will be required to submit certificates of participation/ awards presented at various events. 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/ Tabulature/ Staff Notation, performance of Scale/ Raaga/ Taala and basic theory of Indian or International music. Type of Instruments on which Proficiency Required. The 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 for recruitment.
Shortlisting: Shortlisting of candidates for recruitment process will be based on marks obtained in the matriculation examination. Only candidates holding valid music certificates (Degree/ Diploma/ Grade/ Certificate of Competitions) will be consid- ered for shortlisting. Candidates who are awarded grades in the matriculation certificate are to convert them into marks as per the conversion formula approved by the respective board. A copy of the officially promulgated conversion formula has to be uploaded by the candidate. In the absence of which, his/her candidature shall be cancelled. Shortlisting of candidates for the recruitment process shall be undertaken based on all India merit. Written Examination Candidates qualified in PFT will undergo an offline written examination consisting of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) each carrying one mark. All candidates scoring 13 marks and above out of 50 (i.e.>25%) will be selected for Musical Ability Test (MAT). Written exam will be conducted only for those candidates who qualify the PFT. The details of written exam are as follows:-
The candidates are required to pass in both sections as well as in aggregate. The Indian Navy reserves the right to determine the pass marks in each Section and in aggregate. Recruitment Medical Examination. Recruitment Medical Examination will be carried out for candidates who qualify Music Ability Test & PFT. Candidates who are found medically unfit in Recruitment Medical Examination may choose to appeal against its findings at designated Military Hospital (allocated by the Indian Navy) within a maximum period of 05 days. Medical fitness certificate issued by hospitals other than designated Military Hospitals (allocated by the Indian Navy) will not be considered. No further review/ appeal is permissible. Merit List. Candidates who qualify the PFT, Written Exam and Recruitment Medical Examination shall be considered for compilation of final merit list. The final merit list shall be based on performance in the Music Ability Test and compiled on all India basis. The result shall be published on candidates’ dashboard on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in by early Jul 26. Training. Training for the course will commence in Jul 26, at INS Chilka, Odisha. Important Links
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