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Surgeon (General)
ANZSCO 253511MLTSSL
Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Surgeon (General) (ANZSCO 253511) were issued at 85 points. Subclass 190 sits at 80 points (10 October 2024). Subclass 491 sits at 65 points (25 May 2023). Cut-offs are trending upward across recent rounds.
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Latest invitation rounds
Subclass 189
↑ Rising85pts
4 June 2026
Up from 80 · 2 rounds so far this FY
65–90 pts over last 6 roundsⓘ
Subclass 190
80pts
10 Oct 2024
1 round so far this FY
Subclass 491
Stable65pts
25 May 2023
Unchanged · 4 rounds so far this FY
65–80 pts over last 4 roundsⓘ
189 places likely left this FY
468conservative (floor)468anchored estimate
Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool
Not enough recent rounds to compute a wait estimate for this subclass.
189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.
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How this occupation ranks
189
Where it ranks · subclass 189 · last 2 FY
Outside top 50 by volume
of 196 occupations invited
— Steady
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This occupation · most invited →least invited
6 invites last 2 FY · busiest 6,401 · typical 48
Most consistently invited
invited 3 of 5 roundsOccasional
oldest → newest · filled = invited
Year over year
3last FY
3this FY
— 0%Round to round · last 2 FY
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— Steady · invites per round
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Check my score
Can I get invited for Surgeon (General) with my points?
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189 Invitation Predictions
What points and Date of Effect may be needed for Surgeon (General) in the next 189 round?
Calculate invitation predictions
Compare all occupationsSee the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Surgeon (General) if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.
At a glance — by round size
If 10 invited
50DOE ≤ Sept 25
If 20 invited
All invited (11)
If 50 invited
All invited (11)
If 100 invited
All invited (11)
If 200 invited
All invited (11)
If 500 invited
All invited (11)
If 1000 invited
All invited (11)
Or calculate a custom number
189 prediction — full row
This occupation's complete row from the 189 invitation-prediction table: latest cutoff, this financial year's estimated round sizes, spots left, and predicted cutoffs at each scenario.
| Last round | Cutoff | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | Spots left (FY) | If floor invited | If anchored invited | Active EOIs | At/above | Ceiling remaining | If 10 invited | If 20 invited | If 50 invited | If 100 invited | If 200 invited | If 500 invited | If 1000 invited |
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| June 26 | 85 | — | 2–2 | 468–468 | 85DOE ≤ May 26 | 85DOE ≤ May 26 | 11 | 2 | 477 | 50DOE ≤ Sept 25 | All invited (11) | All invited (11) | All invited (11) | All invited (11) | All invited (11) | All invited (11) |
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Cut-offs & capacity
189 Occupation CeilingTier 1
2025-26 · Surgeons (2535xx)
Ceiling
500
4.0% multiplier
Grants (190/491/ENS)
23
Remaining for 189
477
Spots left (FY)
468 – 468
Minimum Points Invited
All sources · 12 data points
Est. Invitations Per Round
Federal SkillSelect · 11 rounds
Estimated based on this occupation's share of invited EOIs in the backlog. Not official data.
Point Reality Gauge
Legal minimum vs actual invited
Minimum (65)Actual (85)
Key Insights for Surgeon (General)
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Points are rising. Competition is increasing for Surgeon (General). Consider boosting your points through additional qualifications or regional pathways.
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Still 20 points above the legal minimum. Despite current trends, Surgeon (General) remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 85 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.
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2 rounds so far in FY25-26. Surgeon (General) has been included in 2 invitation rounds this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.
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A profile of the invited
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EOI data
How many people are ahead of me in the EOI pool for Surgeon (General)?
EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)
05/2026 snapshot · 18 submitted EOIs in queue
Peak Points
65
At 85+ pts
5
Below Cutoff
13
EOI Submission Trends
Feb 24 – May 26
Latest
18
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Apr 26 (18)
EOI Queue Age
Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 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.
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In Queue
18
Oldest Waiting
Jun 24
Total Invited
10
Invitation Trends
Sep 24 – May 26
Latest
1
MoM Change
0 (0.0%)
Peak Month
Oct 24 (6)
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Round history
Round History
Source:
| Date | Subclass | Source | Points | Est. Invitations | Salary | DOE / EOI | |
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| 4 Jun 2026 | 189 | Federal | 85 | — | — | — | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 2–2 | — | — | |
| 10 Oct 2024 | 190 | NSWCommunity | 80 | — | 💰- | onshore | |
| 5 Sep 2024 | 189 | Federal | 80 | 2–3 | — | — | |
| 18 Dec 2023 | 189 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 25 May 2023 | 189 | Federal | 90 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 8 Dec 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | ~1Est. | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 491 | Federal | 80 | — | — | — | |
| 6 Oct 2022 | 189 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — | |
| 22 Aug 2022 | 491 | Federal | 65 | — | — | — |
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190 / 491 state nominations
Which states nominate Surgeon (General) for 190 or 491?
190/491 State Nominations
EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation
No EOI data available for this occupation.
5EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
3(60%)
24M Trend
↑ 400%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
2EOIs
Peak Bracket
90+pts
Above Cutoff ≥85
2(100%)
24M Trend
↑ 100%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
3EOIs
Peak Bracket
70pts
24M Trend
↑ 200%
Points Distribution
Queue Trend (24M)
Invited & Lodged (24M)
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
No EOI data available for this occupation.
EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.
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Common questions
What points do you need for Surgeon (General) subclass 189?
As of 4 June 2026, subclass 189 invitations for Surgeon (General) were issued at 85 points, with recent rounds ranging 65–90 over the last 6 rounds.
Is the Surgeon (General) subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?
The subclass 189 cut-off for Surgeon (General) has been trending upward across recent rounds — competition is increasing.
Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Surgeon (General) (subclass 189)?
In the last 6 subclass 189 rounds for Surgeon (General), the cut-off ranged 65–90 points. Your points would have met the cut-off in: 95 points in 6 of 6, 90 points in 6 of 6, 85 points in 5 of 6, 80 points in 4 of 6, 75 points in 1 of 6, 70 points in 1 of 6. Meeting a previous cut-off does not guarantee a future invitation — invitations also depend on your Date of Effect, the round size and other applicants.
Check how your own points and Date of Effect rank →What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Surgeon (General)?
For Surgeon (General): subclass 190 was last invited at 80 points (10 October 2024). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (25 May 2023).
How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Surgeon (General)?
For state nomination (subclasses 190 and 491), invitations go by profile — not your place in the EOI queue. ImmiTrend's Check My Score shows how your points, English, salary, partner status, onshore/offshore status and NAATI compare to the people who were actually invited for Surgeon (General), so you can see where you match and where you fall short. Based on community-reported invitations; for reference, not a guarantee.
Which states nominate Surgeon (General) for 190/491?
Surgeon (General) has state-nomination activity in: NSW, QLD, VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.
How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY25-26 for Surgeon (General)?
An estimated 468–468 subclass 189 places are likely left this financial year for Surgeon (General), based on the occupation ceiling and invitations issued so far.
How often are Surgeon (General) invitation rounds held?
Surgeon (General) has had 2 invitation rounds so far in FY25-26.
Related occupations
Surgeons 2535
Last updated 4 June 2026Sources:OfficialEstimated
Community-reported and estimated figures are indicative and may be incomplete — treat them as a guide, not a guarantee. Official figures come from Home Affairs / SkillSelect.
General information only — not migration advice.
Compiled by ImmiTrend from official SkillSelect data.