Saudi Commission completes matching for 2026 Saudi Board programs
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties finalizes 2026 Saudi Board matching, outlines process for remaining training seats across the Kingdom.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Saudi Commission for Health Specialties has announced the completion of the matching cycle for the 2026 Saudi Board programs, following the finalization of the second batch, which included 1,320 approved seats distributed across more than 95 training centers in 25 cities throughout the Kingdom.
The Commission noted that the number of approved training seats this year increased by 11 percent compared to last year, and by more than 110 percent since 2022, as part of ongoing efforts to expand training capacity in line with the growing number of graduates and the needs of the healthcare sector.
The Commission also stated that graduates from after 2024 accounted for 73 percent of all accepted candidates this year. Preliminary acceptance notifications have been sent to all successful applicants, and the Commission confirmed it will continue working with training centers and relevant entities to prepare for the training journey and facilitate the enrollment of accepted candidates into their programs.
Procedures for competing for remaining seats
The Commission has extended the deadline for fee payment and completion of admission procedures until September 15, 2026. It also indicated that seats left unmatched due to candidates’ preferences will be made available for remaining applicants to compete for through the matching and admission portal, by selecting new preferences from the available specialties and seats starting Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The Commission added that the matching and admission portal will remain open to remaining candidates for five working days, with interview dates, fee payment, and completion of admission requirements to be announced later according to a schedule that will be published on the portal and official channels.
The Commission urged candidates interested in competing for available seats to review the remaining options and prioritize their preferences, and to follow the matching portal and official Commission channels for updates and related procedures.