IAF Agniveervayu Musician Recruitment 2026 (Intake 01/2027) - Apply Online, Eligibility, Dates

Indian Air Force has released its 2026 recruitment notification. The last date to apply is 2 Aug 2026. The eligibility, age limit, fee, selection stages and step-by-step apply process are all laid out below, taken straight from the official notification.

⚠️ Warning: never pay any agent or website for a government job. Always apply only on the official site linked below — no government recruitment ever gives a job in exchange for a fee.

What this recruitment is about

A defence job brings honour and allowances along with service, and the selection standards are strict. Go through the requirements below so your application isn't rejected on a small mistake.

Who can apply?

If you have the slightest doubt about eligibility, read the relevant part of the official notification before filling the form — a wrong entry can get your application rejected and the fee is non-refundable.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Pay Scale

₹30,000 – ₹40,000 per month (as per notification)

Selection Process

1. Marking Pattern for English Written Test

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CASB recruitment portal: https://iafrecruitment.edcil.co.in .
2. Step I - Registration: Enter personal and contact details and click "Generate OTP." OTPs are sent separately to the registered mobile number and e-mail ID; enter both to verify.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions, re-verify the entered details, and click "Submit." A User ID and password will be sent to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number.
4. Click "Go To Application" to proceed to Step II.
5. Preview the filled application, correct any errors, and click "Submit.".
6. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹100 plus 18% GST via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
7. Print and retain the submitted application form (PDF) for future reference.

What is the salary?

Pay scale for this post: ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 per month (as per notification). Government pay adds DA (dearness allowance), HRA and travel allowance on top of the basic, so the in-hand amount is higher than the basic pay.

How the selection works

Selection happens in these stages: (1) Marking Pattern for English Written Test. The syllabus for each stage is in the official notification — prepare accordingly.

Keep these documents ready before applying

• Scanned copy of your signature
• Class 10 certificate (date-of-birth proof)
• Qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation
• A valid email ID and your own mobile number (for OTP)
• Passport-size photo (JPG, usually 20–50 KB)

Before you apply — small things that help

Official portals slow down in the last couple of days, so don't leave the form for the deadline — apply a few days early. Keep a saved copy of your confirmation page, and check back here for the admit card and result.

Important Links

FAQ — Your Questions, Answered

Official source: official notification ↗. Always verify on the official website before applying.

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