News Summary:
- The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) confirms that the STAN pathway will not be abolished for the 2026 Civil Servant Candidate (CPNS) selection, as recruitment will adopt a hybrid scheme for both STAN and non-STAN graduates.
- The government is also opening special formations for high school graduates to fill field staff needs in Customs and Excise, targeting the recruitment of 300 individuals next year.
- The total CASN requirements for Kemenkeu until 2029 amount to 19,500 positions, aimed at filling vacancies arising from retirements and staff transfers.
Rancak Media – Rumors regarding the potential removal of the State College of Accountancy (STAN) pathway for the 2026 Civil Servant Candidate (CPNS) selection have been directly addressed by Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. He firmly stated that next year’s recruitment will, in fact, broaden opportunities for both STAN graduates and general applicants, including high school diploma holders. This comprehensive clarification also outlines the Ministry of Finance’s (Kemenkeu) projected staffing needs until 2029.
Kemenkeu to Open 2026 CPNS Recruitment
The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) is set to launch its Civil Servant Candidate (CPNS) selection process for 2026, marking a significant expansion of opportunities. This upcoming Kemenkeu CPNS recruitment will extend beyond graduates of the State College of Accountancy (PKN STAN), explicitly including high school diploma holders.
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa elaborated on the new recruitment strategy, confirming a ‘hybrid scheme’ that will integrate both the traditional STAN pathway and a general application route. “I believe it will be a hybrid opening. There will be STAN, and there will be non-STAN,” Purbaya stated during a press briefing at the Kemenkeu Office on Friday, November 14, 2025, as reported by Kompas.com.
Purbaya emphasized that the introduction of external recruitment does not signify the elimination of the STAN pathway. Kemenkeu remains committed to maintaining a dedicated quota for PKN STAN graduates, aligning it with specific formation requirements. The precise ratio between STAN and non-STAN graduates is still awaiting finalization from the Ministry of State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform (Kementerian PANRB), meaning the exact number of personnel needed for these roles is yet to be determined.
Special Formations for Kemenkeu CPNS High School Graduates
A crucial and immediate requirement for Kemenkeu lies within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) for field personnel. Minister Purbaya highlighted that not all positions necessitate technically trained staff, thus creating a specific category for high school graduates.
He announced plans to recruit 300 high school graduates from across Indonesia, with placements to be made in their respective local regions. This strategic recruitment aims to bolster surveillance functions and ensure the optimal delivery of public services. Purbaya reiterated to Antara on the same date, “Customs and Excise requires field staff. Technical customs personnel are deployed everywhere. Due to a shortage of staff, we will recruit 300 high school graduates nationwide, placed in their respective locations.”
CASN Recruitment Quota for 2025–2029 Reaches 19,500 Individuals
Under PMK Number 70 of 2025, which outlines the Kemenkeu Strategic Plan for 2025–2029, the government has formalized a structured, periodic opening for Civil Servant Candidate (CASN) vacancies. The comprehensive recruitment plan is detailed as follows:
- 2025: 2,100 positions
- 2026–2029: 4,350 positions per year
- Total for 2025–2029: 19,500 positions
This extensive recruitment drive is strategically implemented to address the anticipated large number of employees reaching retirement age. According to data from the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), a significant 5,738 Kemenkeu employees are projected to reach their mandatory retirement age between 2025 and 2029.
Furthermore, over the past three years, an estimated 2,010 employees have exited the ministry due to various factors, including transfers, reassignments, inter-agency moves, fatalities, or resignations. This substantial need for human resource regeneration underscores why CASN recruitment has been designated a top priority for Kemenkeu over the next five years.
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Summary
The Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) confirms that the STAN pathway will not be abolished for the 2026 Civil Servant Candidate (CPNS) selection. Instead, recruitment will adopt a hybrid scheme, offering opportunities for both STAN and non-STAN graduates. This expansion includes special formations for high school graduates to fill field staff needs in Customs and Excise, with plans to recruit 300 individuals.
Kemenkeu has formalized a comprehensive recruitment plan for Civil Servant Candidates (CASN) from 2025 to 2029, totaling 19,500 positions. This extensive drive aims to fill vacancies arising from projected retirements of 5,738 employees and over 2,000 staff exits due to various factors. The recruitment plan underscores Kemenkeu’s priority for human resource regeneration over the next five years.
