The premier primary training establishment of the Indian Navy, INS Chilka, is preparing to host a grand passing out parade for the 9th batch of Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard sailors on November 13, 2026. Naval Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will grace the occasion as the chief guest and review the parade.
Largest Ever Batch of Trainees
This upcoming passing out parade stands out as a historic milestone as it features over 3,300 trainees, marking the largest batch to ever pass out from INS Chilka. These young recruits have successfully navigated and completed 16 weeks of rigorous preliminary training.
Rigorous Conditioning and Core Values
Throughout the training schedule, intense focus was placed on shaping the youth into physically robust, mentally resolute, highly disciplined, and professionally capable sea warriors. The curriculum incorporated academic lessons, physical conditioning, swimming, drill parades, outdoor tasks, and specialised camps. Alongside this, strong emphasis was dedicated to fostering leadership qualities, character building, strict discipline, mutual cooperation, and teamwork. The trainees were thoroughly instilled with the core naval tenets of duty, honor, and courage.
Family Witnessing and Awards Ceremony
The passing out event will serve as a moment of immense pride and achievement for the trainees as their family members witness the culmination of 16 weeks of demanding training and the beginning of a fresh professional journey. Several naval veterans and distinguished guests are also anticipated to attend. Following the parade, a valedictory function will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command. Outstanding trainees, the champion division, and the best instructor will receive awards during this segment, alongside the release of the trainees' bilingual magazine 'Ankur'.
Live Streaming on Digital Platforms
Citizens across the country will be able to witness this historic ceremony from their homes. The Indian Navy will stream the entire passing out parade live across its official social media platforms.
