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KAI Group 2026 Recruitment Formations for High School Graduates: Check the Full Requirements

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KAI Group 2026 Recruitment Formations for High School Graduates: Check the Full Requirements
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PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) Group is opening External Recruitment for 2026 in early September 2026. Graduates with D3, D4, S1 qualifications, as well as senior high school (SMA) graduates or equivalent, are eligible to apply.

According to the official Instagram account of KAI Corporate University, @kaicorpu, account registration begins on Friday, 4 September 2026. This will be followed by the application period for positions from 7 to 10 September 2026.

For high school graduates who are building their careers, the KAI vacancies are worth considering. What positions are open for high school graduates? Check the formations, requirements, and how to apply below.

According to information on the official KAI Career page, there are two positions open for high school graduates or equivalent. They are:

  • Conductor

  • Train Driver and Infrastructure Maintenance

There are several general requirements for applicants that must be noted. The points are as follows:

  • Indonesian citizen (WNI).

  • Male or female according to formation needs.

  • Physically and mentally healthy.

  • Possess a valid diploma or Certificate of Graduation (SKL).

  • Have a minimum average National Final Examination (UAN) score of 7.0 or a minimum average school examination score of 7.0 or 70 (for graduates from 2020 onwards).

  • Minimum age of 18 years and maximum age of 25 years as of 7 September 2026.

  • Minimum height of 163 cm for men with ideal body weight for the conductor formation.

  • Minimum height of 160 cm for men with ideal body weight for the train driver and infrastructure maintenance formation.

  • Good conduct.

  • No piercings for men and no tattoos.

  • Never used and/or been involved with narcotics or psychotropic substances.

  • Never been sentenced to imprisonment based on a court decision with permanent legal force.

  • Never ceased employment as a permanent worker within the KAI Group and Affiliates due to early retirement, at one’s own request, or disciplinary punishment.

  • Never been dismissed from another institution due to disciplinary punishment or dishonourable discharge.

  • Not have a marital relationship with a worker in the same institution within the KAI Group upon acceptance as a worker.

  • Willing to follow the recruitment selection process in accordance with the provisions.

In addition to the general requirements, there are also specific requirements for the KAI Group 2026 Recruitment. The points are as follows:

  • Willing to be placed in all work areas of the KAI Group.

  • Willing to be placed or transferred to formations according to needs and applicable regulations within the KAI Group.

  • Determination of job formation is based on the results of each applicant’s recruitment selection and company needs.

  • Selection location does not determine work placement location.

  • Applicants who register using an SKL, if declared successful, must bring the original diploma and transcript when signing the service agreement.

  • Willing to resign from employment relationships with other institutions if they have met the requirements and are declared successful in the selection.

The document requirements for applying to high school graduate formations in the KAI Group 2026 Recruitment are the same. The difference is that the conductor formation requires an English language certificate. The details are:

Train Driver and Infrastructure Maintenance Formation:

  • Valid Identity Card (KTP)/Residency Certificate

  • UAN transcript

  • Diploma or SKL

  • Recent passport photograph

Conductor Formation:

  • Valid KTP/Residency Certificate

  • UAN transcript

  • Diploma or SKL

  • English language certificate with a score of 350 (TOEFL), 260 (TOEIC), or 2.5 (IELTS)

  • Recent passport photograph

KAI Career account creation has begun as of Friday, 4 September 2026. Here is the procedure for those intending to apply:

  • Open the KAI Group recruitment portal via the link https://karier.kai.id.

  • Click the ‘Register Now’ menu.

  • Enter the email to be registered. Ensure the email is active.

  • Enter a password. Minimum of 14 characters consisting of a combination of capital letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Click ‘Create Account’.

  • Follow the account activation procedure.

  • Return to the main page of the website, then press ‘Login’.

  • Enter the email and password.

  • Complete personal data and upload supporting documents according to registration requirements.

  • Apply for available vacancies from 7 to 10 September 2026.

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