Odisha: The Indian Navy Passing Out Parade 2026 will take place at INS Chilka in Odisha on November 13, marking the successful completion of training by more than 3,300 Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard Naviks. This will be the largest batch to graduate from the naval training establishment.
The ceremony will mark an important milestone in the careers of the young recruits as they prepare to begin their professional journey in India’s maritime forces.
Indian Navy Passing Out Parade 2026: Largest-Ever Agniveer Batch To Graduate
The Indian Navy will organise the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the ninth batch of its Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard Naviks at INS Chilka on November 13, 2026.
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More than 3,300 trainees have successfully completed 16 weeks of intensive basic training. This makes it the largest batch to pass out from INS Chilka, one of the Indian Navy’s leading training establishments.
The parade will mark the completion of the trainees’ initial military training and their transition towards professional service in the maritime forces.
Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan To Review The Indian Navy Passing Out Parade 2026
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will attend the ceremony as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer.
The event will formally mark the successful completion of the trainees’ basic training programme. Their families, naval veterans and other distinguished guests will also attend the ceremony.
The valedictory function will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command.
16 Weeks Of Intensive Training At INS Chilka
During their 16-week training programme, the recruits underwent different types of academic, physical and practical training to prepare for their future responsibilities. The training curriculum included:
- Academic education and classroom instruction.
- Physical fitness and endurance training.
- Swimming and water-based activities.
- Parade drills and military discipline.
- Outdoor activities and training camps.
- Leadership development and teamwork.
The programme aims to develop physically fit, mentally strong and professionally capable maritime personnel.
Special attention was also given to character building, leadership, discipline, teamwork and mutual trust.
The training also focuses on developing the Indian Navy’s core values of Duty, Honour and Courage among young recruits.
Awards And ‘Ankur’ Magazine To Be Unveiled
The Passing Out Parade will also include a special award ceremony to recognise outstanding performance during the training period.
Awards will be presented to meritorious trainees, the champion division and the best instructor for their exceptional performance and contributions.
Another important highlight will be the unveiling of ‘Ankur’, a bilingual magazine prepared by the trainees themselves.
The magazine will showcase the creativity and contributions of the young recruits during their training journey.
Indian Navy To Livestream Passing Out Parade
People across India will also be able to watch the historic ceremony from their homes.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy will livestream the Passing Out Parade through its official social media platforms.
This will allow families, defence enthusiasts and citizens to witness the important milestone in the careers of more than 3,300 trainees.
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More than 3,300 Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard Naviks will complete their 16-week initial training, making it the largest batch to pass out from INS Chilka.
The Indian Navy will organise the Passing Out Parade of its ninth Agniveer batch and Indian Coast Guard Naviks at INS Chilka on November 13, 2026.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer at the Passing Out Parade on November 13, 2026.
