Posted Date: Jun 27, 2025
The third national recruitment round for UK specialty training posts — known as Round 3 (February 2026 intake) — is now underway. This recruitment cycle is designed to fill training posts starting in February 2026, with a structured timeline set by Oriel and the Multi-Specialty Recruitment Assessment (MSRA).
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Oriel advert published | 28 July 2025 |
| Applications open | 29 July 2025 |
| Applications close | 14 August 2025 |
| MSRA invitations sent (expected by) | 21 August 2025 |
| MSRA exam window | 4 – 11 September 2025 |
| MSRA results released | October 2025 |
| Initial offers released | 21 October 2025 |
| Offer hold deadline | 23 October 2025 |
| Offer upgrade deadline | 24 October 2025 |
We recommend checking the Oriel recruitment portal and the Health Education England website (medical.hee.nhs.uk) for official updates and guidance.
