Musician In Indian Navy

I want to apply for Musician post in Indian Navy so can you please tell me the eligibility to apply for the post?

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Indian Navy release the Advertisements for recruitment of Matric Recruit Musician (MUS) Entry in the Employment News and all leading National/Regional Newspapers in Dec/Jan and Jun/Jul every year.

Musical ability

The candidates applying should have proficiency in western notation, aural aptitude, knowledge of Theory of Music and actual practical skill on any Musical Instrument.

Type Of Instruments On Which Proficiency Required

The candidates applying should have proficiency in playing String, Key-board, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Instruments both of Western and Indian Origin.

Short listing

Eligible short listed candidates will be sent call-up letters, giving date, time and place for preliminary screening to select suitable candidates based on their musical aptitude, potential and aural ability.

Those who qualify the preliminary screening will be required to undergo a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and medical examination.

Physical test

PFT will consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes, 25 squat ups (Uthak Baithak) and 10 Push-ups.

Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk.

Those who qualify preliminary screening are permitted to undergo PFT and only those who qualify PFT are taken for Medical Examination.

Medical Test-

Entry level Medical standards are different for different entries.

Medical examination will be conducted by authorised military doctors as per medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to sailors on entry.

Final Screening

Medically fit candidates will be called to INS Kunjali, Colaba for final screening and selection on All India Basis on a designated date.

Final enrolment medicals at INHS Asvini-

After final selection, selected candidates will undergo final enrolment medicals at INHS Asvini and sent to INS Chilka (Orissa) for initial training.

Candidates found unfit during this medical examination will not be enrolled for training.

No appeal is permitted for review after the final enrolment Medical at INHS Asvini.