# Career Opportunity: Tax Court Judge Recruitment for Fiscal Year 2026
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, the state institution responsible for overseeing the nation’s financial affairs and state assets, is officially inviting the nation’s most qualified professionals to contribute to the judiciary. The Central Committee for the Recruitment of Tax Court Judge Candidates for the 2026 Fiscal Year is now accepting applications from dedicated individuals committed to serving the country through the Tax Court system.
## General Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this prestigious role, all applicants must satisfy the following fundamental requirements:
* Nationality: Must be a citizen of Indonesia.
* Age: Minimum of 45 years old as of December 31, 2026.
* Character: Possess high integrity, honesty, fairness, and a clean professional reputation.
* Loyalty: Demonstrate unwavering commitment to the Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
* Integrity: Must have no history of involvement in prohibited organizations or activities against the state.
* Criminal Record: Never been convicted of a criminal offense.
* Health: Physically and mentally fit for duty.
* Educational Background: Hold a degree in Law or another relevant field with proven expertise in taxation.
## Specialized Requirements
Beyond the general prerequisites, candidates must meet specific professional standards to ensure they possess the necessary experience to handle complex tax litigation:
* Academic Attainment: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (S1) or Diploma IV (D4).
* Age Limit: Must not exceed 60 years of age by December 31, 2026.
* Professional Experience:
* A minimum of 10 years of experience in the taxation sector; or
* At least 5 years of experience as a Supreme Court Justice handling tax-related disputes.
* Fiscal Compliance: Documented evidence of filing Annual Income Tax Returns (SPT PPh) for the last three years (2023–2025).
* Transparency: Proof of LHKPN/LHK reporting for the last three years, where applicable.
* Technical Proficiency: Ability to utilize modern information technology in the workplace.
* Additional Criteria for Civil Servants (PNS): Must have a clean disciplinary record (never subjected to medium or severe disciplinary sanctions) and receive official nomination from their home institution.
## Mandatory Documentation
Applicants are required to prepare a comprehensive portfolio containing the following documents:
1. Valid National Identity Card (KTP).
2. Recent passport-sized photograph.
3. Formal Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Application.
4. Signed Statement of Intent and Experience.
5. Academic diplomas and transcripts for all educational levels.
6. Police Clearance Certificate (SKCK) and a Certificate of No Criminal Record.
7. Medical Certificate verifying physical and mental health.
8. Authorization letter for tax return access.
9. Receipts of SPT filing for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
10. LHKPN/LHK filing proof (if required).
11. Current rank decree and official nomination letter (for Civil Servants only).
## Selection Process Overview
The recruitment process is highly rigorous and follows a "knock-out" system, where failure to pass any stage results in disqualification:
* Administrative Screening: Verification of documentation and eligibility.
* Substantive Assessment: Includes a tax knowledge examination and a practical test in drafting court rulings.
* Suitability and Propriety Screening: Conducted through comprehensive background checks, competency assessments, psychological evaluations, and medical/psychiatric examinations.
* Final Interview: A concluding assessment to determine the final selection of candidates.
## Important Considerations
Participation in the 2026 Tax Court Judge recruitment is entirely free of charge; the government does not collect any fees. Please note that all transportation and accommodation expenses incurred during the selection process are the responsibility of the applicant. Furthermore, the decisions made by the recruitment committee are final and binding. All official information and updates regarding this recruitment process are exclusively published on the official portal at https://rekrutmenhpp.kemenkeu.go.id.