The Ministry of Defence organised a grand Passing Out Parade at INS Chilka on 12 June 2026. A total of 3,011 trainees from Batch 01/26 completed 16 weeks of ab‑initio naval training and were formally inducted as disciplined personnel of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
Key Developments
- Batch comprised 2,746 Agniveers, including 116 women Agniveers. The term Agniveer denotes a short‑term recruit under the Agnipath scheme.
- Additional 265 Naviks from the Indian Coast Guard graduated alongside the Navy trainees.
- The ceremony was reviewed by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding‑in‑Chief, Western Naval Command, as the chief guest.
- Medals and trophies were presented, including the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy for best trainee.
- A bilingual trainees' magazine "Ankur (01/26)" was unveiled, documenting the 16‑week journey.
Important Facts
- Total trainees: 3,011 (2,746 Agniveers + 265 Naviks).
- Women Agniveers: