INDIAN NAVY TO CONDUCT PASSING OUT PARADE OF LARGEST BATCH OF AGNIVEERS AT INS CHILKA

The Indian Navy will conduct the Passing Out Parade of the largest batch of Agniveers at INS Chilka on 13 November 2026, marking the completion of 16 weeks of training for over 3,300 trainees.

• The parade will be held on 13 November 2026.
• Adm Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer.
• Over 3,300 trainees will complete 16 weeks of ab-initio training.
• VAdm Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will preside over the Valedictory Function.
• Awards will be presented to meritorious trainees, the champion division, and the best instructor.