Punjab Cadets Commissioned as Indian Navy Officers at Ezhimala
Punjab cadets commissioned into Indian Navy
The Times Of India
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Two cadets from the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute in Mohali, Punjab, have been commissioned as officers in the Indian Navy during a Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala. Their induction reflects the state's commitment to supporting youth in military careers.
- 01Arpit Parashar and Vishesh Sood are the latest cadets from MRSAFPI to be commissioned, bringing the total to 24.
- 02The Passing Out Parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command.
- 03Both cadets completed a rigorous training program including two years at MRSAFPI, three years at the National Defence Academy, and one year at the Indian Naval Academy.
- 04Punjab's employment generation and skill development minister Aman Arora praised their achievements, highlighting the state's support for aspiring armed forces personnel.
- 05An additional 24 cadets from MRSAFPI have cleared their Services Selection Board interviews and are set to join courses in June 2026.
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In a significant event for Punjab, two cadets from the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) have been commissioned as officers in the Indian Navy during the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kerala. The newly commissioned officers, Arpit Parashar from Dhuri in Sangrur district and Vishesh Sood from Mohali, completed a comprehensive training program that included two years at MRSAFPI, followed by three years at the National Defence Academy (NDA) and one year of specialized training at INA. Their induction into the Navy has increased the total number of MRSAFPI cadets commissioned to 24. Punjab's employment generation and skill development minister, Aman Arora, congratulated the officers, emphasizing the pride their achievements bring to the state and the government's commitment to supporting youth in military careers. Additionally, Major General Ajay H Chauhan (Retd), the director of MRSAFPI, announced that 24 more cadets have successfully cleared their Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews and are awaiting joining letters for courses starting in June 2026.
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The commissioning of these cadets enhances the reputation of MRSAFPI and promotes military careers among youth in Punjab.
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