ASN Work Scheme Changes, Performance Becomes the Benchmark
The government is promoting fundamental changes in the management of Civil Servants (ASN) through a flexible work policy in response to global dynamics. This policy aims to shift the ASN work paradigm from one based on physical presence to one based on performance achievements.
Through Circular Letter of the Minister of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB) Number 3 of 2026, effective from 1 April 2026, all government agencies will implement a four-day work from office (WFO) pattern from Monday to Thursday, and one day work from home (WFH) on Friday from the ASN’s residence.
Minister of PANRB Rini Widyantini emphasised that in this new scheme, the measure is work results based on output and outcome, not the ASN’s work location.
“Each ASN is bound by measurable Employee Performance Targets. Supervision is carried out through an electronic system, not just physical attendance. ASN still work full five days with the same performance targets,” said Rini in a written statement on Monday (6/4/2026).
Each Personnel Development Officer or agency head is required to monitor their subordinates’ performance achievements and ensure the reporting system runs effectively. Evaluation of the policy’s implementation must be reported to the Minister of PANRB no later than the 4th of the following month. ASN who fail to meet performance targets will face disciplinary sanctions in accordance with Government Regulation Number 94 of 2021.
This policy is also said to drive the acceleration of digital government. In the circular, government agencies are asked to optimise information systems and the integrated use of digital technology. The Ministry of PANRB continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Communication and Digital, BSSN, and related agencies to ensure standardisation of infrastructure and digital security is met.
“The regulatory framework is already in place through Presidential Regulation Number 21 of 2023 on ASN Working Days and Hours, which is then detailed in Minister of PANRB Regulation Number 4 of 2025 on Flexible Civil Service Implementation in Government Agencies. Meanwhile, the system and digital infrastructure are supported by Presidential Regulation Number 95 of 2018 on Electronic-Based Government System,” added Rini.
The government states that ASN work flexibility has actually been implemented previously in certain situations, such as during the Covid-19 pandemic, holiday rushes, and state activities. After the pandemic, several agencies such as the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas, State Secretariat, Ministry of PANRB, and local governments continued to apply flexible work schemes through WFO, WFH, co-working spaces, and shift systems. In practice, public services continued to run, including in 24-hour service units such as hospitals and fire departments.
“The implementation of work flexibility is carried out effectively according to criteria, supervision, and support for information systems and appropriate digital technology utilisation,” she said.
Rini assured that essential public services will continue to operate fully. Agency heads are asked to regulate the proportion of employees considering the nature of tasks and types of services. Health, security, cleanliness, population, and other emergency services are said to remain available, including for vulnerable groups.
The implementation of this policy will continue to be evaluated to ensure that the transformation of ASN work culture brings positive impacts without reducing the quality of public services.