following occupations are deemed shortage professions.
| # | Occupation (English) | Example Roles / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialist power engineers | Electrical engineers, energy planners |
| 2 | Engineers for agricultural machinery | Agricultural machinery technicians |
| 3 | Technicians (engineers) for power engineering | Power plant and electrical system engineers |
| 4 | Train drivers | Locomotive and metro drivers |
| 5 | Graduates in power engineering | Electrical and renewable energy engineers |
| 6 | Graduate nurses | Registered nurses, child care nurses |
| 7 | Cost accountants | Cost estimators, budgeting specialists |
| 8 | Mechanical engineering technicians (engineers) | Machine design and maintenance engineers |
| 9 | Physicians | General practitioners and specialists |
| 10 | Roofers | Roof construction and repair workers |
| 11 | Data processing technicians (engineers) | Software developers, IT system engineers |
| 12 | Electrical installers and fitters | Electricians, photovoltaic installers |
| 13 | Milling machinists | CNC milling machine operators |
| 14 | Specialized engineers (various technical fields) | Environmental or laser technology engineers |
| 15 | Telecommunications technicians | Fiber optic installers, telecom engineers |
| 16 | Metal fitters / sheet metal workers | Metal fabricators and sheet metal workers |
| 17 | Motor vehicle mechanics | Car, truck, and heavy vehicle mechanics |
| 18 | Mechanical engineering specialists | Mechatronics and machinery maintenance experts |
| 19 | Metal turners | CNC lathe operators, precision machinists |
| 20 | Medical technology specialists | Radiology, lab, and physiotherapy technicians |
| 21 | Welders | TIG/MIG/MAG certified welders |
| 22 | Plumbers and pipe fitters | Heating, gas, and water installation technicians |
| 23 | Construction electricians | Industrial and residential electricians |
| 24 | Carpenters | Furniture and building carpenters |
| 25 | Bakers | Bread and confectionery bakers |
| 26 | Butchers | Meat processors and meat cutters |
| 27 | Concrete workers | Reinforced concrete construction workers |
| 28 | Painters and varnishers | House painters and decorators |
| 29 | Building installation technicians | HVAC and sanitation installers |
| 30 | Restaurant cooks | Professional chefs and kitchen supervisors |
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