The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) announced the completion of the matching cycle for the 2026 Saudi Board programs, following the completion of the second-batch matching process, which comprised 1,320 approved training positions across more than 95 training centers in 25 cities throughout the Kingdom.
The Commission stated that the number of approved training positions this year increased by 11% compared with last year and by more than 110% since 2022, reflecting the continued expansion of training capacity to keep pace with the growing number of graduates and the needs of the healthcare system. Candidates who graduated after 2024 accounted for 73% of all candidates admitted this year.
The Commission has completed sending preliminary admission notifications to admitted candidates across all batches. It reaffirmed its continued coordination with training centers and relevant entities to prepare candidates for their training journey and facilitate their enrollment in their respective programs.
The Commission also announced the extension of the deadline for fee payment and completion of admission procedures until September 15, 2026. It explained that positions left unmatched because candidates’ selected preferences did not align with the available positions would be made available to the remaining candidates for another round of competition through the Matching and Admission Portal. Candidates will be able to select new preferences from the available specialties and positions starting Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The Commission added that the Matching and Admission Portal would remain open to the remaining candidates for five business days. The dates for interviews, fee payment, and completion of admission requirements will be determined at a later stage, in accordance with a schedule to be announced on the portal and through the Commission’s official channels.
The Commission called on the remaining candidates wishing to compete for the available positions to review the remaining options, rank their preferences, and check the Matching and Admission Portal and the Commission’s official channels for relevant dates and procedures.