President Applauds IPDN Recruitment, Reflects Equality for the Young Generation

President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his appreciation for the recruitment process of the Institute of Domestic Governance (IPDN), conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs. This was reflected in the fact that the top ten graduates of the IPDN’s 33rd cohort in 2026 came from diverse backgrounds.

According to him, this achievement demonstrates that the selection process is based on merit and provides equal opportunities for the nation’s best sons and daughters. Prabowo conveyed this during his mandate at the Inauguration Ceremony of the Young Civil Servants of the IPDN 33rd Cohort in 2026 at the IPDN Campus Parade Ground in Jatinangor, Sumedang Regency, West Java, on Wednesday (29/7/2026).

"Before I took the podium, I received a report from the Minister of Home Affairs. ‘Mr. President, the top ten graduates from this cohort all come from very modest families.’ I was told that some are children of labourers, some are children of farmers, and one is the child of an Army non-commissioned officer," he stated in a written release on Wednesday (29/7/2026).

He said this achievement is proof that every child of the nation has an equal opportunity to excel and serve the country. He emphasised that anyone can become a leader if they have the ability and dedication. This is exemplified by the success of Aji Bayu Ramadhan, a graduate from East Nusa Tenggara who received the Kartika Astha Brata award as the best graduate. Aji is the son of a construction worker and a housewife.

"The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia and Pancasila must be led by the best. Those who achieve, those with merit, please step forward. This makes my heart proud," he explained.

Furthermore, Prabowo stressed that the newly inaugurated Young Civil Servants must uphold the ideals of the nation’s founders. They are also asked to work with sincerity, without arrogance, and to always be close to the people and side with the interests of the community, especially those most in need.

"I also have a message: make your parents proud of you. Make your alma mater proud. Most importantly, make the Indonesian people proud of their civil servants. Congratulations on your service, congratulations on dedicating yourselves to the nation and state, and good luck in your struggle," he concluded.