Agricultural Scientist
Latest Points (190)
100
Last Invited
17 March 2026
Subclass 190
FY25-26 Rounds
3
rounds so far this FY
Trend Direction
Rising
Points increasing over recent rounds
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EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
1,266
MoM Change
+13 (1.0%)
Peak Month
Mar 26 (1,266)
Invitation Trends
Feb 24 – Mar 26
Latest
68
MoM Change
-12 (-15.0%)
Peak Month
Nov 25 (126)
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
03/2026 snapshot · 1,266 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
80
At 100+ pts
47
Below Cutoff
1,219
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 03/2026 snapshot
Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.
In Queue
1,266
Oldest Waiting
Mar 24
Total Invited
205
Likelyⓘ
~2.7 yr ~ ~2.7 yr
189 Occupation CeilingTier 3
2025-26 · Agricultural and Forestry Scientists (2341xx)
Ceiling
500
1.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
178
Remaining for 189
322
Tier Meaning
Standard priority — moderate demand
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Key Insights for Agricultural Scientist
- ↑
Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Agricultural Scientist. Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
- ⚠
Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Agricultural Scientist remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
- ℹ
3 rounds so far in FY25-26. Agricultural Scientist has been included in 3 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 11 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 10 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Round History
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 190 | VICCommunity | 100 | — | — | onshore |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 85 | ~15Est. | — | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~11Est. | — | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~23Est. | — | — |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~12Est. | — | — |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 189 | Federal | 95 | ~8Est. | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 90 | ~54Est. | — | — |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~18Est. | — | — |
| 21 Apr 2022 | 491 | Federal | 75 | ~1Est. | — | — |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — |
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
226EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
12(5%)
25M Trend
↑ 957%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
193EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
3(2%)
25M Trend
↑ 976%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
161EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
10(6%)
25M Trend
↑ 670%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
189EOIs
Peak Bracket
80pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
2(1%)
25M Trend
↑ 1450%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
185EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
10(5%)
25M Trend
↑ 1013%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
63EOIs
Peak Bracket
65pts
25M Trend
↑ 743%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
55EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
Above Cutoff ≥100
3(5%)
25M Trend
↑ 1000%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
53EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
25M Trend
↑ 767%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (25M)
Invited & Lodged (25M)
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.