The National Institute of Child Health (NICH), Government of Sindh, has officially announced the opening of applications for its highly sought-after Postgraduate Residency and Fellowship Training programs. NICH is a premier institution dedicated to pediatric healthcare, offering rigorous clinical training for medical professionals seeking to advance their expertise.

Below are the comprehensive details regarding the available specialties, subspecialties, and the application process.

Programs Offered

NICH is inviting applications for training in the following specialized fields:

FCPS-II Residency Programs

• Postgraduate Residency Program for FCPS-II (Paediatric Medicine)
• Postgraduate Residency Program for FCPS-II (Paediatric Surgery)

MCPS Residency Program

• Postgraduate Residency Program for MCPS (Paediatric Medicine)

Second Fellowship Subspecialties

• Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Neonatology
• Paediatric Neurology
• Paediatric Nephrology
• Paediatric Endocrinology
• Paediatric Gastroenterology

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must review the specific prerequisites for their desired training program before applying.

FCPS-II Training in Paediatric Medicine

• Experience: A minimum of 03 months House Job in Paediatric Medicine from a PMDC-recognized institution, ORa minimum of 06 months experience as a Medical Officer in Paediatrics from a PMDC-recognized institution.
• Examination: Fresh candidates who have passed FCPS-I, or candidates who have passed FCPS-I within the last two (02) years, are eligible to apply.
• RTMC Status: Candidates already registered with RTMC must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective supervisors. Those with more than 06 months of training experience will not be allowed to appear in the entrance test.

FCPS-II Training in Paediatric Surgery

• Experience: Two (02) years of General Surgery training is required.
• Preference: Candidates who have successfully cleared the Intermediate Module (IMM) will be preferred.

MCPS Training in Paediatric Medicine

• Experience: A minimum of 03 months House Job in Paediatric Medicine from a PMC-recognized institution, OR a minimum of 06 months experience as a Medical Officer in Paediatrics from a PMC-recognized institution.
• RTMC Status: Candidates already registered with RTMC must submit an NOC from their respective supervisors. Those with more than 06 months of training experience are ineligible for the entrance test.

Second Fellowship

• Experience: Candidates must have passed FCPS in General Paediatrics. Two (02) years of post-FCPS experience will be highly preferred.
• Availability: Selection will be strictly subject to the availability of paid training slots.

General Instructions & Guidelines

• Government Employees: Candidates currently in Government service must secure and submit an NOC from their parent institution.
• Documentation: Applicants are required to submit attested photocopies of all relevant educational and professional documents.
• Undertaking: A duly signed undertaking/affidavit must accompany the application (drafts are available at the PGME Office).
• Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the written test and interview phases.
• Original Documents: Original documents must be presented at the time of the interview.
• Accuracy of Information: Candidates must ensure all provided information is accurate. False or misleading information will result in immediate cancellation of candidature at any stage.
• Institutional Rights: The Institute reserves the right to increase, decrease, or completely cancel any training positions without assigning any reason.
• Expenses: No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.

Submission Details & Deadline

Applications must be compiled completely with all attested photocopies and the signed undertaking/affidavit. Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will not be entertained.

• Application Deadline: 30 June, 2026 (12:00 Noon)
• Submission Address: Postgraduate Section, National Institute of Child Health (NICH), Rafique Shaheed Road, Karachi, 75510.

For further details and official updates, please visit the official NICH website at http://www.nich.edu.pk or contact the administration at info@nich.edu.pk / 021-99201261-4.

Prof. Nasir Saleem Saddal Executive Director National Institute of Child Health (NICH), Karachi