Air Force Agniveer Vayu Musician Online Form 2026
The Indian Air Force has opened online applications for the Agniveer Vayu Musician Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme. If you have passed Class 10 and can play a musical instrument, this is a rare chance to serve in the IAF band as an Agniveer. Applications are accepted from 20 July 2026 to 02 August 2026 on the official portal, with a flat ₹100 examination fee for all categories. Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 are eligible to apply. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, pay and the step-by-step apply process are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts | Refer official notification |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must have passed the Class 10 (High School / Matriculation) examination from a board recognised in India. In addition, you must have proven ability to play a musical instrument, as this is a Musician intake for the IAF band. The specific instruments and music proficiency standards are listed in the official notification, so read it carefully before applying. |
| Age Limit | Candidates must be born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both dates inclusive) to be eligible for the Musician Intake 01/2027. This works out to roughly 17 to 21 years of age. Age is counted as per the Indian Air Force Agniveer Musician Intake 01/2027 rules, so check the notification for the exact enrolment-date calculation. |
| Age Relaxation | Age is fixed by date of birth window (01/01/2005–01/07/2009), not a simple min-max; refer notification for relaxation. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 20 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 20 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 02 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule (refer notification) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST | ₹100 |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking |
Salary / Pay
The Indian Air Force did not state the salary on this notification page, so the figures below are indicative of the standard Agnipath Agniveer package and must be confirmed from the official notification. Under the Agniveer scheme, Year 1 pay is around ₹30,000 per month (in-hand about ₹21,000 after the Agniveer Corpus Fund deduction), rising to roughly ₹40,000 per month by Year 4. On completion of the four-year term you receive a one-time Seva Nidhi package of about ₹10.04 lakh, which is tax-free.
Selection Process
Selection is done through the standard IAF Agniveer stages. You must first clear a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — minimum height of 162 cm for males and 152 cm for females, and a 1.6 km run in 7 minutes for males / 8 minutes for females. As this is a Musician intake, a music ability / instrument-playing assessment is also part of selection. This is followed by a medical examination. Exact stages and any written/online test details are given in the official notification, so read it before applying.
How to Apply
Apply online through the IAF Agniveer portal (agnipathvayu.cdac.in / the DigiAlm application link) between 20 July 2026 and 02 August 2026. Steps: (1) Register with your basic and Class 10 details to get login credentials; (2) Log in and fill the application form; (3) Upload your photo, signature and required documents in the specified format; (4) Pay the ₹100 fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking; (5) Submit the form and save a printout for your records. Apply well before 02 August 2026 to avoid last-day server load.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there for Air Force Agniveer Vayu Musician 2026?
The official notification page does not state a fixed vacancy number. Please refer to the official notification PDF for the confirmed post-wise breakup.
What is the qualification for Agniveer Vayu Musician?
You must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board and must be able to play a musical instrument, as this is a Musician intake for the IAF band.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 02 August 2026.
What is the application fee?
The examination fee is ₹100 for all categories (General/OBC/EWS/SC/ST), payable by Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
Who is eligible by age?
Candidates born between 01 January 2005 and 01 July 2009 (both inclusive) are eligible, as per the Musician Intake 01/2027 rules.