Tamheer Program 2026: Eligibility, Stipend and How to Apply

Saudi Arabia’s Tamheer graduate development program offers on-the-job training with a monthly stipend of 3000 riyals. Applications are submitted entirely online through the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) portal using the National Unified Access system, eliminating the need for in-person visits.

Tamheer targets diploma and bachelor’s degree holders, helping them build practical experience through training placements listed on the platform.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Tamheer program?

Applicants must meet specific criteria set by HRDF covering nationality, age, qualifications and prior work experience. According to the fund’s official product page, the conditions are:

• The applicant must be a Saudi national.
• The applicant must not exceed thirty years of age.
• The applicant must be registered on the HRDF website.
• The applicant must hold a diploma from an accredited technical, health or administrative institute or college, requiring at least one academic year (two semesters) of study.
• Alternatively, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a Saudi or foreign university accredited by the Ministry of Education, attaching an equivalency decision for foreign degrees.
• The applicant must have no more than one year of prior work experience in the public or private sector.
• The applicant must not currently be employed in the public or private sector.
• The applicant must not appear on the fund’s restricted list.
• The applicant must not have exhausted their training allowance, which is capped at two opportunities totaling six months.
• The applicant must not have been previously excluded from the Tamheer program.

HRDF data indicates that no specific majors are required, leaving the program open to graduates across all disciplines.

How much is the Tamheer stipend and what benefits does it include?

Accepted trainees receive a fixed monthly stipend of 3000 riyals if they hold a diploma or higher. This amount was confirmed by the Qassim Health Cluster when it launched training opportunities in partnership with the fund in February 2026.

Beyond the financial support, the program provides occupational hazard insurance, e-learning courses and a certificate of experience upon completion. Stipends are deposited only into bank accounts held at institutions licensed by the Saudi Central Bank.

How do I apply for the Tamheer program step by step?

Applications are submitted electronically via the Taqat platform or the HRDF portal. The application page outlines the following steps:

1. Visit the HRDF website.
2. Click on the e-services icon.
3. Select individual login.
4. Log in using the National Unified Access system.
5. Review the program overview and objectives displayed by the system.
6. Accept the terms and conditions, then complete registration.

Applicants need their graduation document ready and an active account on the Jadarat platform. The system also sends proactive notifications about available training slots and lets users check their stipend eligibility status through the program dashboard.

Why might a Tamheer stipend be delayed or withheld?

Trainees sometimes face issues receiving their monthly payment. HRDF states that the reason appears directly on the user’s dashboard and usually falls into one of a few specific categories.

Payments are withheld if a trainee’s absence exceeds 10% during the billing cycle, or if there is no valid IBAN registered under the trainee’s name. Disbursement also stops if the supervisor fails to mark the trainee as present during the designated attendance window, which runs from the 13th to the 17th of each Gregorian month. To avoid interruptions, maintain your attendance record and verify your banking details before the monthly confirmation period.

How do I get my Tamheer training certificate?

Trainees can download their certificate electronically through the same platform used for registration once they finish the required training period.

According to HRDF, the process involves logging into the fund’s website, selecting e-services and signing in as an individual through the Nafath system. The certificate confirms completion of the training period and serves as a credential for future job applications.

What training opportunities are available through Tamheer?

Public and private entities post openings regularly. On February 8, 2026, the Qassim Health Cluster announced applications for several health and administrative specialties, offering fifteen training seats per field.

The roles included human resources specialist, physical therapy specialist, clinical nutrition specialist, health informatics specialist, health services and hospital administration technician, and database technician. The deadline for that cohort was February 27, 2026, with applications processed through the Taqat platform (taqat.sa). Because these windows open and close periodically, checking official channels frequently is essential.

Key figures at a glance

• Monthly stipend: 3000 riyals (Qassim Health Cluster / HRDF)
• Maximum age: Thirty years (HRDF)
• Maximum participation: Two opportunities totaling six months (HRDF)
• Absence threshold affecting stipend: More than 10% (HRDF)
• Attendance confirmation window: 13th to 17th of each Gregorian month (HRDF)
• Seats per specialty (Qassim example): Fifteen seats (Al Madina newspaper)

What to prepare before applying

Verify that you meet every eligibility requirement, particularly the maximum age of thirty years and the limit of one year of prior work experience. Have your graduation document on hand and ensure your Jadarat and National Unified Access accounts are active before starting the application.

Monitor the HRDF e-services portal and the Taqat platform regularly so you can act as soon as new training slots appear—application windows close quickly, as seen with the Qassim Health Cluster intake. Keep your absences below 10% to guarantee uninterrupted payment of the 3000-riyal monthly stipend throughout your training.