The Judicial Commission (KY) of the Republic of Indonesia has officially announced the administrative selection results for the 2026 Supreme Court Justice Candidates (CHA). The decision, detailed in SK Nomor 5/PENG/PIM/RH.01.02/04/2026, was issued in Jakarta on April 21, 2026.
Diverse Candidate Pool for Judicial Appointments
A total of 139 candidates have passed the administrative phase and are now eligible to proceed to the quality selection stage. The successful applicants represent a wide range of professional backgrounds, including career judges, academics, advocates, and officials within the judicial environment.
The selection process is divided across four specific chambers of the Supreme Court (MA):
- Criminal Chamber: 65 candidates, including Albertina Ho, Bambang Myanto, Edward Simarmata, Fahmiron, Marsudin Nainggolan, Minanoer Rachman, Nirwana, Sudharmawatiningsih, Sugiyanto, and Syamsul Arief.
- Civil Chamber: 28 candidates, including Albertus Usada, Bambang Hery Mulyono, Elyta Ras Ginting, Ifa Sudewi, I Made Sukadana, and Sobandi.
- Religious Chamber: 35 candidates, including Andi Akram, Jakarsih, Muchlis, and Sirajuddin Sailellah.
- State Administrative (TUN) Chamber (Tax Specialization): 11 candidates, including Maftuh Effendi, and Mustamar.
The Quality Selection Phase
Candidates who passed the administrative stage will face a rigorous quality selection process scheduled for May 5 to 6, 2026. This phase will take place at the Aston Kartika Grogol Hotel & Conference Center in West Jakarta.
The evaluation will consist of several components, including on-site writing, legal case studies, objective tests, and studies focusing on the code of ethics and guidelines for judicial behavior (KEPPH).
To further validate their expertise, the KY requires candidates to submit professional work based on their background by April 27, 2026. Requirements include judicial decisions for judges, scientific papers for academics, indictments for prosecutors, and lawsuit or defense documents for advocates.
Public Oversight and Finality
In a move toward transparency, the KY is inviting the public to provide written input regarding the track records of the candidates. Feedback concerning integrity, capacity, and behavior can be submitted to the KY until June 5, 2026.
The KY has emphasized that the administrative selection results are final and cannot be contested. Any candidate who fails to participate in the quality selection phase will be automatically disqualified.
The ultimate goal of this process is to recruit candidates with high integrity and superior competence to strengthen the overall quality of the Indonesian judiciary. For the full announcement, the official document can be accessed here: Official KY Announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply as a Supreme Court Justice Candidate?
Eligible candidates include individuals from various professional backgrounds, such as career judges, academics, advocates, and officials within the judicial environment.
What are the next steps for the candidates who passed the administrative stage?
Candidates must submit their professional work by April 27, 2026, and attend the quality selection tests on May 5 and 6, 2026, in West Jakarta.
How can the public participate in the selection process?
The public may submit written information regarding the integrity, capacity, and behavior of the candidates to the KY until June 5, 2026.
Do you believe that opening the selection process to public feedback on candidate integrity is the most effective way to ensure judicial quality?
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