When Will April 2026 PKH and BPNT Social Assistance Be Disbursed? Here is the Schedule and Amount
Indonesian society is eagerly awaiting confirmation of the disbursement schedule for PKH and BPNT social assistance for the April 2026 period. This information is crucial so that recipients can monitor the distribution status on time.
Referring to the official website of the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos), the Family Hope Program (PKH) is a conditional cash transfer programme for poor and vulnerable families. Meanwhile, Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT), now known as the Staple Food Programme, is a government effort to transform aid into a cashless form using electronic cards issued directly to Eligible Beneficiary Families (KPM).
So, when will the PKH and BPNT social assistance for April 2026 be disbursed? How much will each recipient receive? Let’s take a look at the complete information regarding the schedule and amounts below!
Disbursement Schedule for PKH and BPNT Social Assistance in April 2026
The disbursement of social assistance from the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs occurs in stages throughout the year, divided every three months or quarterly. Specifically for April 2026, PKH and BPNT assistance falls into stage 2. However, there is no exact disbursement date in that month because the distribution process is carried out gradually over the April to June period.
Thus, assistance may be disbursed at different times. Therefore, the public is advised to check the receipt status of social assistance regularly.
Here is the breakdown of the PKH and BPNT social assistance disbursement schedule for 2026:
Stage 1: January-March
Stage 2: April-June
Stage 3: July-September
Stage 4: October-December
Amount of PKH and BPNT Social Assistance for April 2026
The amount of social assistance for 2026 from the Republic of Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has been set with varying values according to the type and category of recipients. According to its official website, for BPNT, assistance is provided at Rp 200,000 per month to each Eligible Beneficiary Family (KPM), which can be disbursed in cash or non-cash through banks or post offices.
Meanwhile, the PKH amount is given based on the recipient category with the following amounts:
Pregnant women and children aged 0-6 years: Rp 750,000 per stage or Rp 3,000,000 per year
Primary school students: Rp 225,000 per stage or Rp 900,000 per year
Junior secondary school students: Rp 375,000 per stage or Rp 1,500,000 per year
Senior secondary school students: Rp 500,000 per stage or Rp 2,000,000 per year
Severe disabilities and elderly aged 60 years: Rp 600,000 per stage or Rp 2,400,000 per year
Victims of gross human rights violations: Rp 2,700,000 per stage or Rp 10,800,000 per year
How to Check PKH and BPNT Social Assistance Recipients for 2026
Checking the status of PKH or BPNT social assistance recipients from Kemensos can be done through the official website and the Cek Bansos App. Through both methods, the public can not only find out if they are registered as recipients but also view their decile group, which is the family welfare level used as the basis for determining social assistance recipients.
Referring to the official Instagram post from @pusdatinkesos, deciles are a grouping of societal welfare from decile 1 (least able) to decile 10 (most prosperous), calculated based on economic conditions such as assets, housing, education, employment, and number of family members. This data comes from the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) and is used to determine eligibility for PKH and BPNT recipients.
To perform the check, here are the steps.
Checking via the Official Kemensos Website
Here are the steps to check recipient status and deciles via the website:
Open the official page https://cekbansos.kemensos.go.id.
Enter the 16-digit NIK as stated on the ID card.
Type the captcha code that appears on the screen for verification.
If the captcha code is hard to read, click the refresh icon to get a new code.
Click the “Search Data” button after all fields are filled.
The search results will display the disbursement status for PKH or BPNT social assistance.
Checking via the Cek Bansos App
Here are the steps to check social assistance recipient status and deciles according to the official Instagram post from @pusdatinkesos:
Download the “Cek Bansos” app via the Play Store or App Store.
Log in using a Google account or a previously registered account.
After logging in, select the “Cek Bansos” menu on the app’s main page.
Enter the 16-digit NIK as stated on the ID card.
Click the “Search Data” button to start the search.
The system will display individual social assistance data, the type of assistance received, and family decile information.
This is the information regarding the schedule and amount of Kemensos PKH and BPNT social assistance disbursement for April 2026. Hopefully, this helps!