IAF Agniveervayu Musician Recruitment 2026 — Intake 01/2027, Apply Online by 02 Aug (All India)

Indian Air Force (IAF), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the IAF Agniveervayu (Musician) Intake 01/2027 Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting unmarried male and female candidates from all districts across India to join the prestigious Air Force Band. The IAF Agniveervayu Musician 2026 online registration opens on 20 July 2026 and closes on 02 August 2026 at 11:00 PM. The pre-registered recruitment rally is scheduled from 31 August to 09 September 2026 at Air Force Station New Delhi and 7 ASC Bengaluru. Selected Agniveervayu (Musician) candidates will serve in the Indian Air Force Band for a four-year period under the Agnipath Scheme, performing at ceremonial parades, national events, and air force functions across India. Musical instrument proficiency is the primary selection criterion, evaluated during the recruitment rally. The IAF Agniveervayu Musician 2026 salary starts at ₹30,000 per month in Year 1, rising to ₹40,000 per month in Year 4, plus a Seva Nidhi corpus of approximately ₹10.04 lakhs on completion of service. The IAF Agniveervayu Musician Intake 01/2027 online application is available at agnipathvayu.cdac.in. The last date to apply for IAF Agniveervayu Musician Recruitment 2026 is 02 August 2026. Application fee is ₹550 plus 18% GST. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in playing a band/musical instrument at the recruitment rally at New Delhi or Bengaluru.

- Matriculation / 10th Pass from a recognised board - Proficiency in playing a musical instrument (Air Force Band instrument) — mandatory - Unmarried Indian male and female candidates only - Age: 17.5 to 21 years — verify exact birth date range from official notification - Must not be pregnant during engagement period (female candidates) - Medical and physical fitness standards as per IAF norms - No tattoos except on inner forearm or back of hand (tribal custom exception) - Body Tattoos that are offensive/obscene/indecent anywhere on body are disqualifying

Application Fee: ₹550 + 18% GST (applicable to all candidates) | Payment Mode: Online

Year 1: ₹30,000 per month (In-hand: ₹21,000) | Year 2: ₹33,000 per month | Year 3: ₹36,500 per month | Year 4: ₹40,000 per month. Plus Risk & Hardship Allowance, Dress Allowance, Travel Allowance, Ration, Accommodation, and LTC as per IAF rules. Seva Nidhi Package: approximately ₹10.04 lakhs on exit after 4 years. Non-contributory Life Insurance cover of ₹48 lakhs during engagement period.

1. Visit the official IAF recruitment portal at agnipathvayu.cdac.in 2. Click the IAF Agniveervayu Musician Intake 01/2027 recruitment notification link 3. Download and read the complete official notification carefully 4. Register online with your active email ID and mobile number 5. Fill the online application form with personal and educational details accurately 6. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications 7. Pay application fee of ₹550 + 18% GST via online payment mode 8. Select preferred recruitment rally venue — New Delhi or Bengaluru 9. Submit the application before 02 August 2026 at 11:00 PM 10. Download and print the application confirmation for the recruitment rally reference