How to change DTSEN decile in the 2026 Cek Bansos app: requirements and steps
Members of the public who feel their welfare level data in the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) is inaccurate can submit a decile update through the Ministry of Social Affairs’ Cek Bansos application. This step is taken to ensure that data on social assistance recipients better reflects the latest economic conditions.
A decile is a grouping of welfare levels within the DTSEN, divided into 10 groups. This data serves as one of the government’s bases for targeting various social assistance programmes, such as the Family Hope Programme (PKH), Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT), and other social aid.
Decile changes are not made automatically but through a process of submission, verification, and data validation by the relevant authorities. The public must ensure that the population data and family conditions entered match the actual situation.
Requirements for submitting a decile change via the Cek Bansos app
Before submitting a data change, the public needs to prepare several supporting documents, including:
National Identity Number (NIK).
Family Card (KK) number.
Photo of ID card (KTP).
A selfie according to the application’s provisions.
Supporting data on family conditions if required.
Here are the steps for submitting a decile change through the Cek Bansos application:
Download the Cek Bansos app
The public can download the Cek Bansos application from the official app store on Android or iOS devices.
Create an account or log in to an existing account
If you do not yet have an account, you need to register by filling in identity details such as name, NIK, KK number, address, and other information. After the registration process is complete and the account is verified, users can log in to the application using that account.
Go to the family profile menu
After successfully logging in, users can open the profile section to view family data, including information related to the DTSEN decile.
Submit a data update request
If the decile data is deemed inconsistent with the family’s economic conditions, users can select the data update or decile change request feature available in the application.
Complete the data and send the request
The public must ensure all information entered is correct before sending the request. The submitted data will then undergo a review process by the authorities.
A decile change request does not alter the data immediately. The process requires verification and validation to ensure the information provided matches conditions on the ground. The government may conduct checks through a data updating mechanism so that social assistance is truly received by those who meet the criteria.
Reasons a decile data update may be needed
Changes in a family’s economic conditions can be a reason for the public to submit a data update. Several factors that can affect welfare levels include:
Changes in employment or source of income.
Changes in the number of family members.
Changes in living conditions.
Other changes in socio-economic conditions.
By updating data regularly, the government can improve the accuracy of targeting in the distribution of social assistance.
Other ways to update social assistance data
In addition to using the Cek Bansos application, the public can also update data through the village or sub-district government, which will then be forwarded through the existing social data collection mechanism. The public is urged to use official government services and not to provide personal data to untrusted parties to avoid data misuse.