KAI Group Opens External Recruitment for 2026, Strengthens Indonesia’s Railway Human Resources
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), together with KAI Group, has opened its 2026 External Recruitment starting September 4, 2026, for graduates of Senior High School (SLTA), Diploma 3 (D3), and Diploma 4/Bachelor’s Degree (D4/S1) programs. This recruitment is part of KAI Group’s efforts to strengthen its human resources in supporting operational reliability, service quality, and the development of the railway business.
Along with the recruitment process, KAI Group has introduced an integrated recruitment portal through karier.kai.id. The portal serves as a single recruitment channel for KAI and its subsidiaries, allowing information on career opportunities, registration processes, and KAI Group’s selection stages to be accessed through one platform.
KAI Vice President of Corporate Communication Anne Purba said that the integration of the recruitment portal is part of efforts to strengthen talent management processes within KAI Group.
“Through a single KAI Group recruitment portal, the public can access information on career opportunities at KAI and its subsidiaries in a more integrated manner. This initiative also supports a recruitment process that is increasingly effective, transparent, and accessible,” said Anne.
Anne added that the development of the railway industry requires human resources with competence, integrity, adaptability, and a service-oriented mindset.
“KAI Group provides opportunities for Indonesia’s younger generation to build their careers while contributing to the development of the national railway industry. Talents who join the company will play a role in maintaining operational reliability and improving the quality of services provided to the public,” said Anne.
In the 2026 External Recruitment, KAI Group is offering positions across various fields, including operations, rolling stock and infrastructure, services, healthcare, administration, logistics, and legal affairs.
For Senior High School (SLTA) graduates, available positions include Conductors as well as Train Drivers and Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Maintenance personnel. For D3 graduates, available positions include Conductors; Operations, which covers Train Drivers and Assistant Station Operation Controllers (Assistant PPKA); KPJR Operators and Rolling Stock and Infrastructure Maintenance personnel; Paramedics; and Administration personnel.
Meanwhile, D4/Bachelor’s Degree (S1) graduates may apply for positions in Legal Administration, Logistics and Building Staff, as well as Negative Check Officers for Signaling, Telecommunications, and Electrical Facilities.
Each position has its own requirements and qualifications based on the company’s needs. All information regarding available positions, requirements, selection stages, and official announcements for KAI Group’s 2026 External Recruitment is available through karier.kai.id.
“KAI Group ensures that the recruitment process is conducted transparently and free of charge. We urge the public to remain cautious of parties claiming to represent KAI Group or promising successful selection results in exchange for payment. The selection of candidates is determined solely based on the results of the selection process in accordance with applicable requirements,” said Anne.
The registration process through the KAI Group recruitment portal is as follows :
1. Access the official KAI Group recruitment portal through karier.kai.id.
2. Select the Register Now menu.
3. Enter an active email address to be used for registration.
4. Create a password with a minimum of 14 characters consisting of uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
5. Select the Create Account menu.
6. Activate the account using the verification code sent to the registered email address.
7. Once the account has been verified, return to the main page and select the Login menu.
8. Complete the required personal information and upload supporting documents according to the requirements.
9. Apply for the available position in accordance with the recruitment schedule.
“We invite Indonesia’s best talents to prepare themselves and take part in the recruitment process through KAI Group’s official channels. The presence of competent human resources is an important part of developing railway services and businesses that are increasingly reliable and relevant to the needs of the public,” Anne concluded.
VP Corporate Communication KAI