Indian Air Force Invites Application for Agniveervayu (Musician) 01/2027 Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

• Employment Type:CONTRACT (Agnipath Scheme)
• Educational Qualification: Must have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent with minimum pass marks from a recognized Board.
• Musical Proficiency:
• Proficiency in music with accuracy in tempo, pitch, and singing a complete song.
• Ability to perform in notations like Staff notation, Tablature, Tonic Solfa, Hindustani, or Carnatic.
• Proficiency in playing at least one instrument from List A (Concert Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Bass/Tuba) or List B (Keyboard/Organ/Piano, Guitar, Violin/Viola/String Bass, Percussion/Drums, All Indian Classical Instruments). Proficiency in two instruments (one from each list) is desirable.
• Musical Experience Certificate (Required): Candidates must possess one of the following:
• Grade 5th or equivalent (or above) in an instrument from a recognised music institute (TCL, RSM, KM Music Conservatory, TSM, GMI, Berklee School of Music, etc.), OR
• A Diploma or equivalent in Hindustani/Carnatic Classical Music from a recognised university, OR
• Certificate of participation/awards presented at various events (for blowing instrument performers with staff notation).
• Age Limit:
• Birth Date Range: Born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive).
• Upper Age Limit: Must be under 22 years of age as on the date of enrolment.
• Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible. Marriage during the engagement period is not permitted.
• Medical Standards:
• Height: Male - 162 cm; Female - 152 cm (147 cm for NE/Hilly areas, 150 cm for Lakshadweep).
• Chest (Male): Minimum 77 cm (with 5 cm expansion).
• Hearing: Able to hear forced whisper from 6 meters.
• Visual Standards: 6/12 each eye, correctable to 6/6; Colour Vision CP-II.
• Pay & Seva Nidhi Package: Year 1: ₹30,000/month (In-hand ₹21,000 + ₹9,000 corpus + ₹9,000 GoI match). Year 2: ₹33,000/month (In-hand ₹23,100 + ₹9,900 corpus + ₹9,900 GoI match). Year 3: ₹36,500/month (In-hand ₹25,550 + ₹10,950 corpus + ₹10,950 GoI match). Year 4: ₹40,000/month (In-hand ₹28,000 + ₹12,000 corpus + ₹12,000 GoI match). Plus Risk & Hardship, Dress, and Travel allowances. Seva Nidhi of approx. ₹10.04 Lakhs on completion of 4 years.
• Selection Procedure: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), English Written Test, Music Proficiency Test (MPT), and Medical Examination.
• Application Fee: ₹100 + 18% GST, payable online via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI. Non-refundable.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Candidates must apply online only through the official IAF recruitment portal. The application process has two steps.
• Visit Official Portal: Go to https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in.
• Step-I (Registration): Register on the portal by providing basic details to generate a Provisional Admit Card.
• Step-II (Application Form): Fill in the complete application form with personal, communication, and educational details. Upload all required documents.
• Pay Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee online.
• Submit: Review and submit the application form before the deadline: 02 August 2026 (23:00 Hr).
• Note: Only candidates with a Provisional Admit Card will be allowed to appear in the recruitment rally.

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Key Instructions for Candidates

• Eligibility Verification: Ensure you meet all age, educational, and marital status criteria before applying.
• Musical Proficiency: You must be proficient in playing at least one instrument from the specified lists and be prepared for a practical Music Proficiency Test.
• Documents: Bring original and self-attested copies (4 each) of all documents (Matriculation certificate, musical experience certificate, NCC/COAFP certificates if applicable) along with the Provisional Admit Card and filled application form to the rally.
• Marriage/Pregnancy Clause: Marriage or pregnancy during the four-year engagement period will lead to dismissal.
• No Pension/Gratuity: Agniveervayu are not entitled to pension, gratuity, or Ex-Servicemen status after discharge.
• Service Bond: No service bond is mentioned, but the engagement is strictly for a fixed 4-year period.
• Canvassing: Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.