New Delhi: INS Chilka, the Indian Navy’s premier ab-initio training establishment, will conduct the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the ninth batch of Indian Navy Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard Naviks on 13 November 2026.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will attend as the parade's Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer.
More than 3,300 trainees will pass out after completing 16 weeks of initial training, making it the largest batch to graduate from INS Chilka. The parade will mark the completion of their foundational training and the beginning of their professional careers in the maritime forces.
Training Focuses on Discipline and Operational Readiness
The 16-week training programme is designed to prepare recruits for service through a combination of academic instruction, physical conditioning, swimming, parade training, outdoor activities and camps.
Alongside professional skills, the curriculum places emphasis on character building, leadership, discipline, camaraderie and teamwork. Trainees are also introduced to the core naval values of Duty, Honour and Courage.
Awards and Trainees’ Magazine to Be Presented
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 performance and contribution to the training programme. The event will also feature the unveiling of Ankur, a bilingual magazine prepared by the trainees.
The parade will be attended by the trainees’ families, naval veterans and other distinguished guests. It will also be streamed live on the Indian Navy’s official social media platforms, allowing people across the country to watch the ceremony.
