The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees will be held at INS Chilka on 08 Jan 2026. The batch comprises of around 2,700 trainees, including 2,100 Agniveers (110 plus are women). VAdm Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be the Chief Guest. The bilingual trainees' magazine ‘Ankur' will be unveiled. The POP will be live streamed on the Indian Navy's YouTube channel, Facebook page, and the regional Doordarshan network.
Key Entities Referenced
Agniveers: Recruits undergoing ab-initio training at INS Chilka as part of their service to the nation.
INS Chilka: Indian Naval training establishment, the location of the Passing Out Parade (POP).
Ministry of Defence: The Union Government Ministry to which the Indian Naval establishment INS Chilka reports to.
Southern Naval Command: Command of the Indian Navy, whose Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief will be the Chief Guest.
Ministry of Defence
CURTAIN RAISER - PASSING OUT PARADE OF
02/25 BATCH OF TRAINEES AT INS CHILKA
प्रव तथ: 05 JAN 2026 3:58PM by PIB Delhi
The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch of trainees is scheduled to be held at INS Chilka on 08
Jan 2026. The POP marks the successful culmination of 16 weeks of rigorous ab-initio training which
prepares them to meet the challenges of modern day Naval operations.
The passing-out batch comprises of around 2,700 trainees which include 2,100 Agniveers (110 plus are
women). This event signifies a key milestone as the Agniveers embark on their journey of service to
the nation.
VAdm Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, will be the
Chief Guest and review the post-sunset ceremony. The momentous occasion will also be witnessed by the
proud families of the passing-out trainees, along with distinguished veterans and eminent sports
personalities.
The Passing Out Parade stands as a testament to the Indian Navy’s emphasis on training as the bedrock of
a professional fighting force. INS Chilka continues to play a pivotal role in transforming raw recruits into
intrepid sailors, instilling discipline, resilience and professional competence required to serve onboard
advanced Naval platforms.
The Chief Guest will also preside over the Valedictory Function, present awards and trophies to
meritorious trainees and the Champion Division. On this occasion, the bilingual trainees’
magazine ‘Ankur’ will be unveiled. The POP will be live streamed on Indian Navy’s YouTube
channel, Facebook page and the regional Doordarshan network.______________________________________________________________
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