Polri 2026 Recruitment Opens: Schedule, Requirements for Officer Cadet, Non-Commissioned Officer, and Enlisted Ranks Plus Official Links

The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has reopened opportunities for the nation’s finest young men and women to join the force through Integrated Recruitment for the 2026 fiscal year. The Polri 2026 registration process will be conducted online starting March 2026 for the Officer Cadet (Taruna Akpol), Non-Commissioned Officer (Bintara), and Enlisted (Tamtama) pathways.

Polri 2026 recruitment operates under the BETAH principle (Bersih, Transparan, Akuntabel, dan Humanis—Clean, Transparent, Accountable, and Humanistic). The entire selection process is FREE OF CHARGE. Applicants are warned to be vigilant against individuals promising acceptance in exchange for money.

Based on the latest announcement, key timelines for police recruitment this year have been outlined, with each selection pathway having different qualifications. General requirements for Polri 2026 recruitment include mandatory age and educational prerequisites varying by pathway.

Prospective applicants must follow specific steps to be verified by the system.

Age Limits for 2026 Police Recruitment:

For secondary school (SMA/equivalent) graduates, the minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 21 years at the start of police education. For bachelor’s degree (S1) graduates, the maximum age can reach 27 years depending on the pathway selected.

Colour Blindness and Vision Standards:

Polri maintains strict eye health standards. For the Officer Cadet and Mobile Brigade (Brimob) pathways, vision must be normal (0 diopters). For certain Non-Commissioned Officer positions, there is a maximum tolerance for myopia in accordance with the latest guidelines set out in the Kapolri’s Directional Instructions (Jukrah).

NIK Registration Issues:

If the National Identification Number (NIK) is not registered during online registration, applicants should immediately coordinate with the local Civil Registry Office (Dukcapil) to synchronise NIK and family card number data so that it is readable by the Polri online registration system.

Further information regarding Polri 2026 recruitment can be monitored through the official social media account @rekrutmen_polri or the Human Resources Bureau (Biro SDM) of the regional police headquarters (Polda) in your respective areas.