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Great Opportunity! These 14 Agencies Recruiting CPNS 2026 Graduates from SMA/SMK

| Source: DETIK_BALI Translated from Indonesian | Social Policy
Great Opportunity! These 14 Agencies Recruiting CPNS 2026 Graduates from SMA/SMK
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Information about the opening of recruitment for Civil Service Candidates (CPNS) 2026 is already generating buzz. The good news is that the government this year is again providing major opportunities for participants who are graduates of senior high school/vocational high school (SMA/SMK) equivalents to join through dozens of formations that have been prepared.

This is certainly a golden opportunity to obtain stable employment with a clearer career path. In addition, the fixed and certain salary is a reason why every CPNS opening is always pursued by thousands or even millions of applicants.

CPNS 2026 Formations for SMA/SMK Graduates.

  1. Nusantara Capital Authority (IKN)

  • Beginner Plant Pest Controller

  • Beginner Civil Service Police

  • Beginner Firefighter

  • Beginner Plant Seed Supervisor

  • Beginner Environmental Health Administrator

  • Beginner Forestry Police

  • Beginner Aquaculture Technician

  • Beginner Forest Ecosystem Controller Technical

  • Beginner Horticulturist

  1. Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud)

  • Special Cultural Heritage Police

  • Exhibition Designer

  1. Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu)

  • Class I Ship Engine Department

  • Class I Ship Able Seaman

  • Health Services Operator

  • Tracker Dog Handler

  • Operations and Maintenance Officer

  1. Ministry of Public Works (PU)

  • Water Resources Operator

  • Operations and Maintenance Officer

  • Road Inspector

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

  1. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM)

  • Refinery and Utilities Operator

  • Drilling Operator

  • Volcano Monitor

  1. Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub)

  • Airport Operational Personnel

  • Aviation Technical and Operational Personnel

  • Lighthouse Keeper

  • Salvage and Underwater Works Supervisor

  • Lighthouse Technician

  1. Ministry of Environment and Forestry (LHK)

  • Wildlife Training and Caretaker

  • Plant Caretaker

  • Forest and Forest Products Security Officer

  1. Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services (Kemenimipas)

  • Detainee Guard

  • Correctional Security Officer

  1. Attorney General’s Office (Kejagung)
  • Detainee Guard
  1. Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP)

  • Beginner Aquaculture Technician

  • Beginner Fish Health Technician

  1. Ministry of Defence (Kemenhan)

  • Beginner Cataloguer

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Health Services Operator

  • Heavy Equipment Machine Technician

  1. Ministry of Health (Kemenkes)
  • Health Services Operator
  1. State Intelligence Agency (BIN)
  • Intelligence Administration Manager
  1. National Search and Rescue Agency
  • Beginner Search and Rescue Officer

General Requirements for Applying to CPNS

There are two requirements that participants must prepare to follow the selection process, comprising general requirements and mandatory requirements. The general requirements below are the standard for all CPNS applicants, including equivalent SMA/SMK graduates in accordance with Law No. 5 of 2014 on Civil Servants.

  • Indonesian Citizen (WNI)

  • Minimum age of 18 years with maximum age according to the selected formation’s provisions.

  • Educational qualification matching the formation

  • Never sentenced to imprisonment of 2 years or more

  • Never dismissed dishonourably from previous employment

  • Physically and mentally healthy

  • Neutral, not a member or official of a political party

  • Willing to be placed throughout Indonesia

Mandatory documents to prepare.

  • Electronic Identity Card (KTP)

  • Family Card

  • Legalised diploma and academic transcript

  • Application letter and statement letter following the agency’s format

  • Police Certificate (SKCK)

  • Health certificate

  • Latest passport photo

  • Selfie with KTP

  • SSCASN account information card

  • Supporting documents if requested, including: professional registration certificate (STR) for health workers, teaching certificate for teachers, or English language certificate (TOEFL).

CPNS 2026 Registration Process and Stages

CPNS registration is usually conducted online through the official portal, namely https://sscasn.bkn.go.id/, with the following stages.

  • Create an SSCASN account if not already done

  • Select agency and formation according to educational qualification

  • Upload documents and administrative verification

  • Participate in Basic Competency Selection (SKD) using Computer Assisted Test (CAT) system

  • Participate in Field Competency Selection (SKB) for SKD passers

  • Announcement of final results and assignment of employee ID number (NIP).

Predicted Key Schedule for CPNS 2026 Recruitment Process.

  • 12 March 2026: Issuance of Circular Letter

  • 31 March 2026: Deadline for Proposals

  • June 2026: Formation Announcement

  • July 2026: SSCASN Registration

  • August 2026: Administrative Selection

  • October 2026: SKD Implementation

  • December 2026: SKB Implementation

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