INDONESIA UPDATES ITS STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION UNDER BPS REGULATION NO. 7 OF 2026

Introduction

The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik or “BPS”) has issued BPS Regulation No. 7 of 2026 on the Indonesian Standard Classification of Occupations (Klasifikasi Baku Jabatan Indonesia or “KBJI”) (“BPS Regulation 7/2026”). The Regulation was promulgated on 14 September 2026 and replaces the previous KBJI 2014.

The new KBJI reflects developments in the types and characteristics of occupations in Indonesia and is intended to establish a uniform framework for occupational concepts, definitions, and classifications. It is also aligned with the International Standard Classification of Occupations 2008 (ISCO-08) while taking into account Indonesia’s national conditions and requirements.

A New Standard for Occupational Classification

Under BPS Regulation 7/2026, KBJI is defined as the classification of occupations in Indonesia into a structured framework based on the duties performed in each occupation. The Regulation establishes KBJI as a standard reference and as an instrument for coordination, integration, and synchronization in the administration of statistical activities.

The updated framework is significant because the Government expressly recognizes that the 2014 classification no longer adequately reflects developments in the types and characteristics of occupations. BPS Regulation 7/2026 therefore provides an updated classification framework designed to accommodate changes in the Indonesian labour market while maintaining consistency with international occupational classification standards.

The KBJI is prepared jointly by BPS and the ministry responsible for manpower affairs, with the involvement of relevant ministries and government institutions. Its adoption by BPS is also subject to a recommendation from the ministry responsible for manpower affairs.

Ten Major Occupational Groups

BPS Regulation 7/2026 organizes occupations into ten major occupational groups, which form the principal structure of the new KBJI:

1. Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Indonesian National Police (Polri);
2. Managers;
3. Professionals;
4. Technicians and Associate Professionals;
5. Clerical Support Workers;
6. Service and Sales Workers;
7. Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers;
8. Craft and Related Trades Workers;
9. Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers; and
10. Elementary Occupations.

The detailed KBJI classification is contained in the Annex to BPS Regulation 7/2026 and forms an integral part of the Regulation

Periodic Review to Reflect Changes in the Labour Market

An important feature of the new framework is the introduction of an express review mechanism. The KBJI may be reviewed periodically at least once every five years, or earlier where there are fundamental changes in the types of occupations, national requirements, and/or applicable international standards. The outcome of such review must subsequently be stipulated through a BPS Regulation.

This mechanism allows the occupational classification framework to be updated as the nature of work evolves, including where new types of occupations emerge or international classification standards change.

Implications for Business and Employers 

For businesses, BPS Regulation 7/2026 provides an updated national reference for the classification of occupations in Indonesia. Although the Regulation principally establishes KBJI as a standard for statistical purposes, it also expressly recognizes that KBJI may be used for activities outside statistical administration where provided under applicable laws and regulations.

Accordingly, companies should be aware of the updated KBJI when occupational classifications are required under other regulatory or administrative frameworks. In particular, businesses with structured workforce classifications or regulatory reporting obligations may wish to review whether their existing occupational references remain consistent with the updated KBJI where its use is required by the relevant regulatory framework.

Importantly, BPS Regulation 7/2026 expressly revokes KBJI 2014. Businesses and other stakeholders should therefore avoid relying on the previous classification where the applicable regulatory or administrative process requires reference to the current KBJI.

Key Takeaway

BPS Regulation 7/2026 modernizes Indonesia’s occupational classification framework by replacing KBJI 2014 with an updated standard that reflects developments in the labour market and aligns with ISCO-08. The new framework establishes ten major occupational groups and introduces a mechanism for periodic review to ensure that the classification remains responsive to changes in occupations, national requirements, and international standards.