National Internship Programme Batch 2 2026: Can Graduates from Two Years Ago Apply?
The Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) has announced the schedule for the National Internship Programme Batch 2 for the year 2026. The requirements have drawn significant attention from recent graduates, particularly regarding the maximum limit for graduation years.
Notably, the quota for National Internship Batch 2 has been increased by Kemnaker from 100,000 to 150,000 participants. This figure will be divided equally across each batch, as explained by the Minister of Manpower, Yassenderli, during the launch at the Kemnaker RI Work Centre in Jakarta on Monday (29/06/2026).
“So, that is the first batch of 50,000 people. We will open the second batch of 50,000 and the third batch of 50,000 shortly,” he explained.
Registration for participants of the Kemnaker National Internship Batch 2 2026 will open soon. To prepare, prospective applicants can check the participant requirements and the announced schedule.
National Internship Kemnaker Batch 1 2026 Schedule
According to information from the @maganghub.kemnaker Instagram account, this internship programme opens with registration for companies and ministries/agencies from 29 June to 15 July 2026. Following this, participant registration will take place from 15 to 28 July 2026.
After registering, the selection process will be conducted over approximately one week, from 29 July to 5 August 2026. Successful participants will be announced on 7 August and will commence their internship on 10 August 2026.
The full schedule is as follows:
Registration for Companies and Ministries/Agencies: 29 June – 15 July 2026
Participant Registration: 15 – 28 July 2026
Participant Selection by Organisers: 29 July – 5 August 2026
Announcement of Participants: 7 August 2026
First Day of Internship: 10 August 2026
Requirements for National Internship Kemnaker Batch 2 2026 Participants
Based on an investigation of the MagangHub Kemnaker portal, the complete requirements for the 2026 Batch 2 participants have not yet been fully released. However, one requirement is clear: participants must be a maximum of 27 years of age.
“Students or fresh graduates of D3/S1 with a maximum age of 27 who wish to gain professional work experience,” stated the MagangHub Kemnaker announcement on Tuesday (30/06/2026).
The graduation year limit has not yet been explicitly stated. However, reflecting on the 2025 programme, participants were permitted to apply if they had graduated no more than one year prior.
Minister Yassierli explained that the National Internship is a ‘School to Work Transition’ programme. Therefore, participants are drawn from D3/D4 or S1 graduates who have completed their studies no more than one year ago.
“Our programme is indeed a School to Work Transition, focusing on transition and providing exposure for recent graduates,” he said during the launch event.
For reference, the details of participant requirements as stated in the Minister of Manpower Regulation (Permenaker) Number 8 of 2025 are:
Indonesian Citizen (WNI), evidenced by a National Identity Number (NIK).
Graduates of diploma or bachelor’s programmes no more than 1 year prior to registration, calculated from the date on the diploma.
From universities registered with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
Consequently, applicants should await the full requirements from Kemnaker before applying. It is essential to monitor the latest information shared through their official channels.
Requirements for National Internship Batch 2 2026 Organisers
Companies or agencies must meet the following requirements to serve as organisers for the programme:
Registered on the Kemnaker SIAPkerja platform.
Possess a valid Business Identification Number (NIB) or Company Manpower Reporting Obligation (WLKP).
Possess an active Company Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP).
Established as an Indonesian legal entity (PT, CV, Foundation, or SOE).
Possess adequate facilities and infrastructure for internships.
Willing to sign a cooperation agreement with Kemnaker.
Benefits of Participating in National Internship Batch 2 2026
The benefits for participants include:
Official Kemnaker Certificate: A certificate recognised by HR departments across Indonesia.
Professional Mentors: Guidance directly from industry practitioners.
National Networking: Opportunities to connect with fellow interns from various regions and top Indonesian companies.
Pre-Internship Training: Access to exclusive soft skill and technical skill materials before starting.
Government-funded Allowance: Participants are entitled to an allowance equivalent to the Regional Minimum Wage (UMK), covered by the government, as regulated in Permenaker Number 8 of 2025 (amended by Permenaker Number 11 of 2025). Additionally, they will receive BPJS Ketenagakerjaan insurance.
Career Opportunities: Many graduates are directly recruited as permanent employees. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya noted that 30% of participants are hired immediately.