# PGMI Uninhabited and Reserved Specialties: NOC Based Induction Explained (IPM 2027)

Source: https://upmed.net/pgmi-uninhabited-reserved-specialties-noc-induction/  
Published: 2026-10-25 · Updated: 2026-10-25  
Category: December 2026 / Jan 2027 Induction (KP)  
Publisher: UPMED (https://upmed.net/)

> List of uninhabited specialties and reserved slots under the PGMI Peshawar IPM 2027, and the rules for NOC based FCPS-II induction for KP domicile holders.

Some specialties attract very few trainees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The [PGMI Induction Policy Manual (IPM) 2027](https://upmed.net/pgmi-ipm-january-2027-fcps-induction-rules/) lists them as **uninhabited specialties** and reserves seats for some of them. If you are interested in one of these, your chances of induction can be much better.

## Uninhabited specialties

The PGMI Executive Council identifies specialties that are markedly deficient or show a downward induction trend. The current list:

| First fellowship | Second fellowship |
| --- | --- |
| Emergency Medicine Radiation Oncology Anaesthesiology Psychiatry Ophthalmology ENT Microbiology Histopathology Periodontology Paediatric Dentistry Nuclear Medicine Clinical Haematology Nephrology Neurology Medical Oncology Pulmonology Cardiac Surgery Paediatric Surgery Thoracic Surgery Neurosurgery | ENT sub-specialties Ophthalmology sub-specialties Paediatrics sub-specialties Rheumatology Critical Care Medicine Infectious Diseases Vascular Surgery Surgical Oncology Orthopaedics / Neurosurgery sub-specialties Breast Surgery All specialties not available in PGMI affiliated hospitals |

## NOC based induction

In uninhabited specialties, PGMI allows **NOC based induction** so that training slots in affiliated hospitals do not stay vacant.

- Only for **KP domicile holders**.
- The applicant has to arrange the NOC.
- Having an NOC does not guarantee induction. Selection is still on merit.
- NOCs from institutions that have an MoU with PGMI are **not accepted**.
- NOCs from any institute **within KP** are also **not accepted**.

## Reserved slots (50 seats)

A total of **50 seats** are reserved for the specialties below. If more than 50 applicants apply, all of them are enrolled in the induction process (if a slot is allotted). If fewer than 50 apply, the vacant seats are **not** given to any other specialty and remain unfilled. The NOC based induction policy is the same as for uninhabited specialties.

| Level | Specialties |
| --- | --- |
| First fellowship | Emergency Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Anaesthesia, ENT, Eye, Psychiatry, Microbiology, Chemical Pathology, Histopathology, Periodontology, Forensic Medicine, Family Medicine, Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine |
| Subspecialty | Nephrology, Medical Oncology, Clinical Haematology, Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia |
| Second fellowship | ENT sub-specialties, Ophthalmology sub-specialties, Paediatrics sub-specialties, Rheumatology, Critical Care Medicine, Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery, Orthopaedics / Neurosurgery sub-specialties, Surgical Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant Nephrology, Pain Medicine, Paediatric & Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Colorectal Surgery |

## Allowances

Being uninhabited or reserved matters only for induction. Extra or special allowances are paid only in specialties notified by the **KP Finance Department**.

## What this means for you

- If your merit is borderline for a popular specialty, an uninhabited or reserved specialty can be a realistic option.
- Check the seat list of each specialty on the PGMI website during induction before you fill your preferences, because preferences cannot be changed or surrendered later.

## Read more about PGMI induction

- [PGMI IPM January 2027: all FCPS-II induction rules](https://upmed.net/pgmi-ipm-january-2027-fcps-induction-rules/)
- [Slot allocation and surrender rules](https://upmed.net/pgmi-slot-allocation-already-enrolled-trainees/)
- [PGMI FCPS-II induction January 2027: all specialties offered](https://upmed.net/jobs-portal/job/22757/)

*Source: Induction Policy Manual (IPM) for Postgraduate Residency Level-III Programs (FCPS), PGMI Peshawar, applicable from January 2027 induction, Clauses 8 and 9. [Read the IPM on the PGMI website](https://pgmi.edu.pk/News/Details/31048). Always check the [PGMI website](https://pgmi.edu.pk) for updates.*