Opening Overview
The Indian Navy has issued recruitment and selection information for Agniveer MR (Musician) – 02/2026 Batch (July 2026). The selection process includes shortlisting, Physical Fitness Test, Written Examination, Music Ability Test and Recruitment Medical Examination. The final merit result is scheduled to be published on the candidate dashboard by early July 2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Navy |
| Post Name | Agniveer MR (Musician) – 02/2026 Batch |
| Total Vacancies | Vacancies will be decided according to service requirements |
| Qualification | Matriculation with minimum 50% marks and required musical proficiency |
| Category | Result / Recruitment Selection Information |
| Status | Result scheduled for early July 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 11/04/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26/04/2026 |
| Call-Up Letters cum Admit Cards | By 10/05/2026 |
| Recruitment Process | Early June 2026, tentatively |
| Training Commencement | July 2026 |
| Final Result / Merit List | Early July 2026, tentatively |
Eligibility and Age Limit
- Only unmarried male and unmarried female candidates are eligible.
- Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination with at least 50% aggregate marks from a board recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Candidates must be born between 01/07/2004 and 31/12/2008, both dates inclusive.
- Candidates must have musical aptitude, including accuracy in tempo and pitch, ability to sing one complete song, and practical proficiency on an eligible Indian or foreign musical instrument.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate instrument tuning, matching unknown notes, prepared-piece performance, sight reading, scale, raga, tala and basic music theory.
Musical Certificate Requirements
- Candidates performing Hindustani or Carnatic classical music on wind instruments must submit a musical experience certificate from a recognised musical institute or reputed organisation.
- Candidates performing Western notation or Western music on wind instruments must possess at least an initial-grade certificate from recognised international boards such as Trinity College of Music, London, or the Royal School of Music, London.
- Other candidates must submit participation or award certificates from musical events.
- Instruments such as keyboard, string and eligible wind instruments may be used.
- Candidates performing on indefinite-pitch instruments such as jazz drum sets, bass drums, snare drums, side drums, cymbals, bugles and monotone or drone instruments are not eligible.
Result and Merit Details
Candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test, Written Examination, Music Ability Test and Recruitment Medical Examination will be considered for the final merit list. The final merit list will be prepared on an all-India basis, with selection primarily based on performance in the Music Ability Test.
The result will be published on the candidate dashboard at the Indian Navy website. Candidates whose names do not appear in the final select list cannot claim admission to a subsequent batch and must undergo the selection process afresh if they satisfy the eligibility conditions of that batch.
Selection Process
- Online application scrutiny and document validation.
- Shortlisting based on marks obtained in the Matriculation Examination and possession of valid music certificates.
- Physical Fitness Test.
- Offline Written Examination.
- Music Ability Test.
- Recruitment Medical Examination.
- Final merit list on an all-India basis.
- Pre-enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka, Odisha.
- Final enrolment subject to medical fitness and police verification.
Physical Fitness Test
| Gender | 1.6 Km Run | Squats | Push-Ups | Bent-Knee Sit-Ups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 minutes 30 seconds | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Female | 8 minutes | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Qualifying the Physical Fitness Test is mandatory. Candidates undergo the test at their own risk. Proficiency in sports, swimming and extracurricular activities is desirable.
Written Examination
- The examination will be conducted offline for candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test.
- The paper will contain 50 objective multiple-choice questions.
- Each question will carry 1 mark.
- The examination duration will be 30 minutes.
- The paper will be bilingual in Hindi and English.
- The two sections will be Science and Mathematics and General Awareness.
- The standard of the paper will be based on the 10th standard syllabus.
- Candidates must qualify both sections and the aggregate. The Indian Navy will determine the qualifying marks.
- Candidates securing 13 marks or more out of 50 will be considered for the Music Ability Test, subject to the applicable section-wise and aggregate qualifying requirements.
Medical Standards
- Minimum height for male and female candidates: 157 cm.
- Uncorrected vision: 6/12, 6/12.
- Corrected vision: 6/6, 6/6.
- Colour perception: CP Pass.
- Candidates must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease or disability that may affect their duties.
- Permanent tattoos are allowed only on the inner forearms and the reverse side of the palm or dorsal side of the hand.
- Female candidates found pregnant at the time of reporting or during the four-year tenure will be disqualified or removed as applicable.
- Recruitment medical appeals must be made at the designated Military Hospital within 5 days. Medical certificates from other hospitals will not be accepted.
Service Conditions and Benefits
- The engagement period is four years under the Navy Act, 1957.
- Agniveers will receive 30 days of leave per year, along with sick leave based on medical advice.
- Monthly package: ₹30,000 in the first year, with fixed yearly increments.
| Year | Monthly Package | In-Hand Amount | Agniveer Corpus Contribution | Government Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- The total contribution to the Agniveer Corpus Fund is ₹5.02 lakh from the candidate and ₹5.02 lakh from the Government.
- A non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakh is provided during the engagement period.
- Death compensation includes a one-time ex-gratia payment of ₹44 lakh for death attributable to service, in addition to insurance cover.
- Disability compensation is ₹44 lakh, ₹25 lakh or ₹15 lakh for 100%, 75% or 50% disability respectively.
- Agniveers are not entitled to pensionary benefits, gratuity or ex-servicemen status.
- Up to 25% of each batch may be considered for enrolment in the regular sailor cadre, subject to organisational requirements, policy and performance. Such enrolment is not a guaranteed right.
Result Checking Information
Candidates should visit the official Indian Navy website and log in to their candidate dashboard using their registration credentials to check the merit list or result. The result will be uploaded online and no result or call-up letter will be sent by post.
Candidates must preserve their original Matriculation marksheet, domicile certificate, music certificates and other documents uploaded during the application process. Selected candidates will also be required to submit a verified Police Verification Certificate and qualify the final medical examination at INS Chilka, Odisha.
