How to Register for the National Internship Programme, Salaries Range from Rp3.5 Million to Rp6 Million per Month
The government has reopened the National Internship Programme (PMN) as part of an effort to broaden job access for new graduates. The programme, managed through the Ministry of Manpower, is claimed to be an effective bridge for participants to enter formal employment.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya revealed that approximately 30% of participants in the 2025 National Internship Programme were directly hired as permanent employees after completing the scheme. Out of a total of 100,000 interns, around 30,000 people successfully obtained permanent jobs, while another 30% were still awaiting call-ups within two to three months after the programme ended.
“Interestingly, according to Ministry of Manpower data from 2025, after the internship programme concluded, out of 100,000 participants, about 30% or 30,000 participants were directly accepted as permanent employees. And another 30% are waiting for call-ups within the next 2-3 months,” Teddy stated.
Teddy explained that through this programme, university graduates can take part in the PMN for six months at partner companies. During the internship, participants receive a salary ranging from Rp3.5 million to Rp6 million per month, depending on the minimum wage of the regency or city where they work.
For those wishing to register for the National Internship Programme, the first step is to create an account on the website siapkerja.kemnaker.go.id. After that, participants are required to upload a professional and formal profile photo, ensuring the face is clearly visible and dressed neatly.
Participants must also complete their biodata in full, including name, National Identity Number (NIK), place and date of birth, address, and a brief personal description. All uploaded data must be correct and valid to support the selection process.
The next stage is to complete the history of work experience or previous internships. The Ministry of Manpower also requests participants to attach internship certificates as proof of experience. Additionally, participants can add information about training they have attended along with supporting certificates. Although optional, training data can enhance a participant’s competency rating in the eyes of the host company.
Participants are also asked to complete their educational data, including education level, university name, Grade Point Average (GPA), year of graduation, and to upload their final diploma. Educational information is a crucial component in the process of matching participants with available internship positions.
For those who hold professional certifications, such as from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) or other credible institutions, these documents can be attached to the profile. Certifications relevant to the position applied for can serve as proof of competence and increase the chances of passing the selection.
The government also allows participants to list various achievements, both academic and non-academic. This information can be an added value and strengthen a participant’s personal branding in the eyes of recruiters.
Foreign language skills and technical abilities also need to be included in the participant’s profile. The more relevant the language and skills possessed are to the requirements of the internship position, the greater the participant’s chance of being selected by the organiser.
For the implementation of PMN Batch I 2026, the government has scheduled a socialisation period from June to 28 July 2026. Meanwhile, registration for organisers and vacancies runs from June to 15 July, participant registration is open from 15 to 28 July, selection by organisers takes place from 29 July to 5 August, the plenary and determination of participants is on 6 August, announcements are from 1 to 10 August, and the first day of the internship and the kick-off for Batch I is scheduled for 11 August 2026.