Canada NOC Codes 2026: Complete Guide for Indian Professionals (TEER 0/1/2/3)

Your NOC (National Occupational Classification) code is one of the most important numbers in your Canada immigration journey. It determines your TEER level, your CRS score contribution, your Express Entry program eligibility, and which provinces may target your occupation. This guide covers the most important NOC codes for Indian professionals and how to find yours.

The NOC System: TEER Explained

Canada updated its NOC system in 2022 to a TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) classification. TEER 0 covers senior management positions. TEER 1 covers occupations requiring university degrees. TEER 2 covers occupations requiring college diplomas or apprenticeship training. TEER 3 covers occupations requiring college or secondary school training. TEER 4 and 5 cover lower-skilled occupations. For Express Entry purposes, TEER 0, 1, 2, and 3 all qualify.

Top NOC Codes for Indian Engineers

• NOC 21310 — Electrical & Electronics Engineers (TEER 1): Power systems, electronics design, instrumentation
• NOC 21301 — Mechanical Engineers (TEER 1): Manufacturing, HVAC, automotive, oil and gas equipment
• NOC 21300 — Chemical Engineers (TEER 1): Petrochemicals, pharma, process engineering
• NOC 21311 — Computer Engineers (TEER 1): Software architecture, hardware design, embedded systems
• NOC 21330 — Civil Engineers (TEER 1): Structural, transportation, geotechnical
• NOC 21320 — Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers (TEER 1): Lean manufacturing, quality, process optimization
• NOC 22302 — Industrial Instrument Technicians (TEER 2): Control systems, SCADA, DCS

Top NOC Codes for Indian IT Professionals

• NOC 21231 — Software Developers (TEER 1): Full-stack, backend, mobile — the largest IT NOC
• NOC 21233 — Web Designers (TEER 1): UI/UX, front-end development
• NOC 21221 — Business Systems Analysts (TEER 1): IT business analysis, requirements gathering
• NOC 21222 — IT Project Managers (TEER 1): Software delivery, Agile PMs
• NOC 21220 — CIOs and IT Managers (TEER 0/1): Technology directors, IT leadership
• NOC 21234 — Database Analysts (TEER 1): DBA, data architecture, ETL
• NOC 21211 — Data Scientists (TEER 1): ML engineers, AI researchers, analytics leads

Top NOC Codes for Indian Healthcare Professionals

• NOC 31100 — Specialist Physicians (TEER 1): Cardiologists, radiologists, surgeons
• NOC 31102 — General Practitioners (TEER 1): Family doctors, GPs
• NOC 31110 — Dentists (TEER 1): General dentists and orthodontists
• NOC 31120 — Pharmacists (TEER 1): Hospital and community pharmacists
• NOC 31202 — Physiotherapists (TEER 1): PT clinics, hospital rehab
• NOC 31300 — Registered Nurses (TEER 1): ICU, OR, community RNs

Top NOC Codes for Business, Finance, and Accounting

• NOC 11100 — Financial Auditors and Accountants (TEER 1): CA/CPA roles, financial reporting
• NOC 11101 — Financial Analysts (TEER 1): Investment analysis, corporate finance
• NOC 10010 — Financial Managers (TEER 0): CFOs, controllers, treasury managers
• NOC 12200 — Accounting Technicians (TEER 2): Bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable
• NOC 11109 — Other Business Services Professionals (TEER 1): Management consultants, analysts

How to Verify Your NOC Code

Visit noc.esdc.gc.ca and search by job title. Read the 'Main duties' section carefully — your actual work must match at least 60-70% of the listed duties. The 'Employment requirements' section tells you what credentials are expected. If your job title is 'Senior Engineer' but your duties match 'Engineering Technologist' (NOC 22100, TEER 2), you must use NOC 22100 — not the higher NOC you might prefer. An incorrect NOC claim is considered misrepresentation and can permanently bar you from Canadian immigration.

NOC code selection is one of the most critical — and most commonly misunderstood — aspects of a Canada Express Entry application. Always verify your NOC with a qualified consultant before creating your Express Entry profile. A wrong NOC can invalidate your application even after you receive an ITA.