# Official Recruitment: Tax Court Judge Candidates Fiscal Year 2026
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, the state institution responsible for managing national finances and state assets, has officially announced the opening of the 2026 Tax Court Judge recruitment cycle. Reporting directly to the President of Indonesia, the Ministry is seeking highly qualified professionals dedicated to public service to fill critical roles within the judiciary system.
## General Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this prestigious position, candidates must meet the foundational requirements set forth by the Central Recruitment Committee:
* Nationality: Must be an Indonesian citizen.
* Age Requirement: Minimum 45 years of age as of December 31, 2026.
* Moral and Ethical Standards: Candidates must possess unquestionable integrity, honesty, and a fair disposition, with a clean criminal record.
* Ideological Alignment: Must be devoted to the Almighty, loyal to the Pancasila ideology and the 1945 Constitution, and maintain no associations with prohibited organizations.
* Educational Foundation: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Law or other relevant fields) with proven expertise in taxation.
* Physical and Mental Health: Must be certified healthy in both body and mind.
## Specific Professional Qualifications
Beyond general requirements, applicants must demonstrate substantial expertise and commitment to fiscal integrity:
* Age Cap: Maximum 60 years of age by December 31, 2026.
* Professional Experience: Candidates must possess at least 10 years of experience in the taxation sector or at least 5 years of experience as a Supreme Court judge handling tax-related disputes.
* Compliance History: Applicants must demonstrate tax compliance by providing evidence of filed annual income tax returns (SPT PPh) for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
* Transparency: For those required to do so, proof of submission for the State Official Wealth Report (LHKPN/LHK) over the past three years is mandatory.
* Technological Proficiency: Ability to operate within a digital-first work environment is essential.
* Public Servant (PNS) Prerequisites: Candidates currently serving as civil servants must have a clean disciplinary record and provide official nomination documentation from their originating institution.
## Required Documentation
All applicants must prepare the following documents for the application phase:
1. Valid National ID (KTP) and recent photographs.
2. Curriculum Vitae and formal cover letter.
3. Certified copies of all educational diplomas and transcripts.
4. Police Record Certificate (SKCK) and a Certificate of Non-Criminal Record.
5. Formal declarations regarding work experience and personal integrity.
6. Medical health certificates.
7. Proof of tax filing (SPT) for 2023–2025 and authorization for tax data access.
8. Documentation of LHKPN/LHK filing (where applicable).
9. For civil servants: Proof of the latest rank (SK Kepangkatan) and an official letter of proposal from the home institution.
## The Selection Process
The selection process is rigorous and follows a merit-based "knockout" system, meaning candidates must pass each stage to proceed:
* Administrative Screening: Verification of all submitted credentials.
* Substantive Assessment: Includes an in-depth taxation knowledge examination and a practical test in drafting court decisions.
* Suitability and Fitness Review: A comprehensive process involving background checks, competency assessments, psychometric testing, and psychological/medical evaluations.
* Final Interview: A concluding assessment to determine overall suitability for the judiciary.
## Important Administrative Information
Please note that this recruitment process is entirely free of charge; the Ministry of Finance does not collect any fees from applicants at any stage. All expenses related to transportation and accommodation incurred during the process remain the responsibility of the participant. The committee’s decisions are final and binding. For detailed information and official registration, applicants must visit the authorized portal at https://rekrutmenhpp.kemenkeu.go.id.