JAKARTA – The Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, is preparing to launch a significant civil servant (CPNS) recruitment drive in 2026. This upcoming selection offers promising opportunities for graduates from the esteemed State Finance Polytechnic (PKN STAN) and high school.
According to Antara, Minister Purbaya clarified that the 2026 CPNS selection will strategically focus on state-run service academies, particularly PKN STAN, as the Ministry of Finance had previously addressed broader recruitment needs through a general public intake.
During the recent general recruitment phase, the Ministry of Finance successfully filled 1,113 positions. For the eagerly anticipated 2026 CPNS opening, the ministry plans to specifically onboard 279 graduates from PKN STAN.
Furthermore, demonstrating a commitment to diverse talent, the Ministry of Finance will allocate 300 positions for high school graduates. These vital new recruits will be deployed as field officers within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC), playing a crucial role in operational efficiency.
Minister Purbaya emphasized the critical demand for these roles, stating, “Customs and Excise requires field personnel. Technical staff for Customs are needed across the nation. Due to current staffing shortages, we will recruit 300 high school graduates from all over Indonesia, with placements in their respective local areas.”
This approach, Minister Purbaya explained, signifies a “hybrid” CPNS recruitment process for the coming year. He elaborated, “I believe it will be open as a hybrid system, encompassing both STAN graduates and those from outside STAN,” referring specifically to the high school graduate intake.
The overarching recruitment strategy for the Ministry of Finance is comprehensively detailed in the Ministry of Finance Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, outlined in Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 70 of 2025.
This pivotal regulation not only paves the way for the addition of new personnel through CPNS recruitment – both general and service academy streams – but also for Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK). It also signals an ongoing exploration into implementing flexible State Civil Apparatus (ASN) recruitment mechanisms to adapt to evolving needs.
Supporting these recruitment initiatives are compelling projections from the Ministry’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Data as of December 31, 2024, indicates that a substantial 5,738 employees are projected to reach retirement age between 2025 and 2029, necessitating a strategic influx of new talent.
Furthermore, an analysis of the turnover rate over the past three years reveals that an additional 2,010 employees are anticipated to depart the Ministry for reasons other than retirement within the next five years, underscoring the continuous demand for fresh personnel.
Consequently, from 2025 to 2029, the Ministry of Finance’s human resources are projected to experience a modest annual growth of 0.01% to 0.50%. This growth will be regularly evaluated and adjusted to align with the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring optimal staffing and operational effectiveness.
Summary
The Ministry of Finance is preparing a significant “hybrid” civil servant (CPNS) recruitment drive in 2026, as announced by Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. This selection will specifically onboard 279 graduates from the State Finance Polytechnic (PKN STAN) and allocate 300 positions for high school graduates. The high school recruits will serve as crucial field officers within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise nationwide, addressing current staffing shortages.
This strategic recruitment is outlined in the Ministry of Finance Strategic Plan for 2025-2029 (PMK Number 70 of 2025). The initiative aims to replenish staff due to the projected retirement of 5,738 employees and an additional 2,010 anticipated departures between 2025 and 2029. These efforts are designed to ensure optimal staffing and support a modest annual human resources growth within the Ministry.
