-Ninth batch marks the largest-ever contingent to complete 16 weeks of ab-initio training at INS Chilka; Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to review the parade.
INS Chilka : INS Chilka, the Indian Navy’s premier ab-initio training establishment, will organise the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the ninth batch of Agniveers of the Indian Navy and Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard on November 13, 2026. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will attend the ceremony as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer.
The parade will mark the successful completion of 16 weeks of intensive ab-initio training by more than 3,300 trainees, making it the largest batch ever to pass out from INS Chilka. The occasion will signify the culmination of a rigorous training programme aimed at transforming young recruits into disciplined, physically agile, mentally resilient and professionally competent sea warriors.
The comprehensive training curriculum combines academic instruction, physical conditioning, swimming, parade training, outdoor activities and camp exercises, providing trainees with a strong foundation for their professional careers. Alongside operational preparedness, equal importance is accorded to character building, leadership, discipline, camaraderie and teamwork. The programme also reinforces the core naval values of Duty, Honour and Courage.
The Passing Out Parade will be a significant milestone for the trainees and their families, who will witness the completion of the training journey and the beginning of a new professional chapter. Naval veterans and distinguished guests will also attend the ceremony.
The Valedictory Function will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. Awards will be presented to meritorious trainees, the champion division and the best instructor in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the training programme.
A key highlight of the event will be the unveiling of ‘Ankur’, the bilingual magazine of the trainees, showcasing their creativity and experiences during the training period.
To enable citizens across the country to witness the occasion, the Passing Out Parade will be streamed live on the Indian Navy’s official social media platforms.