The Indian Navy Agniveer MR (Musician) recruitment for the 02/2026 Batch:


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The Indian Navy Agniveer MR (Musician) recruitment for the 02/2026 Batch is a specialized entry for candidates who possess musical talent and wish to serve in the Naval Band.

1. Important Dates & Schedule

Event Date
Notification Released March 31, 2026
Online Application Starts April 11, 2026
Last Date to Apply April 26, 2026
Admit Card Release By May 10, 2026
Recruitment Stages (PFT/Exam) Early June 2026
Training Starts (INS Chilka) July 2026

2. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 02/2026 batch, candidates must strictly meet the following:

  • Age: Must be born between July 01, 2004, and December 31, 2009. (No age relaxation).
  • Educational Qualification: 10th Class (Matriculation) pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
  • Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates.
  • Musical Requirement: Proficiency in playing musical instruments and a basic knowledge of music theory is mandatory.

3. Selection Process

The selection process is divided into four main stages, generally conducted at the same recruitment center over a few days:

Stage I: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

This is a qualifying stage. Standards are as follows: | Test | Male | Female | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1.6 km Run | 6 min 30 sec | 8 min 15 sec | | Squats (Uthak Baithak) | 20 | 10 | | Push-ups | 15 | 10 |

Stage II: Written Examination

  • Duration: 30 minutes.
  • Questions: 50 objective-type questions (1 mark each).
  • Syllabus: Science, Mathematics, and General Awareness (10th-grade level).
  • Language: Bilingual (Hindi & English).
  • Qualifying Marks: Minimum 13 marks (25%) are required to pass.

Stage III: Music Ability Test (MAT)

Candidates are evaluated on their musical expertise, including instrument performance and theoretical understanding.

Stage IV: Medical Examination

A detailed medical check-up by military doctors. If found unfit, candidates can appeal at a designated Military Hospital within 5 days.

4. Salary & Service Benefits

Agniveers serve for a period of 4 years. The "Seva Nidhi" package is structured as follows:

  • Year 1: ₹30,000 per month (₹21,000 in-hand + ₹9,000 to Corpus Fund).
  • Year 2: ₹33,000 per month (₹23,100 in-hand).
  • Year 3: ₹36,500 per month (₹25,550 in-hand).
  • Year 4: ₹40,000 per month (₹28,000 in-hand).

Exit Benefit: After 4 years, you receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package of approximately ₹10.04 Lakh (your contribution + government's matching contribution + interest).

5. Physical Standards & Appearance

  • Height: Minimum 157 cm for both males and females.
  • Vision: 6/12 (Uncorrected) and 6/6 (Corrected) with a "Pass" in Colour Perception.
  • Tattoos: Permitted only on the inner face of forearms and the back (dorsal) part of the hand.

6. How to Apply

  1. Visit the official portal: [suspicious link removed].
  2. Documents: Keep your 10th marksheet and Domicile certificate ready.
  3. Photo Requirement: Upload a recent color passport photo taken after March 2026. You must be holding a black slate in front of your chest with your Name and Date of Photo written in white chalk (capital letters).

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