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Indian Navy Establishes New Recruitment Centre at Karwar

New Centre at INS Kadamba to Boost Recruitment and Strengthen the Navy's Presence on the Western Seaboard

November 12, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB

A new recruitment centre has been established by the Indian Navy at INS Kadamba in Karwar under Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area. With the establishment of a new recruitment centre, INS Kadamba has become the tenth recruitment establishment pan-India for the Indian Navy.

The maiden Stage-2 recruitment for 01/2026 Agniveer batch is being undertaken from November 10 to 15, 2025. Representatives of Personnel Branch/ Naval Headquarters at New Delhi and Western Naval Command at Mumbai were also present to mark the occasion.

To ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the recruitment drive, meticulous planning, comprehensive administrative arrangements including logistics and medical support have also been undertaken. Effective liaison and coordination with the local administration has been established in order to ensure incident-free conduct of the event.

This is a key milestone as it adds another recruitment establishment on the Western Seaboard. In addition to strengthening the connect with the local populace, it also provides an avenue for youth of Karnataka, Southern Maharashtra and Goa to join the Indian Navy and serve the nation with pride and honour.

Indian Navy's tenth recruitment centre has been established at INS Kadamba, Karwar, under Flag Officer Commanding Karnataka Naval Area. The Maiden Stage-2 recruitment for 01/2026 Agniveer batch is under progress at INS Kadamba from November 10-15, 2025.