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BPS census and survey enumerators in Indonesia: requirements, sign-up, duties and scams

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

BPS statistics partners (mitra BPS) are casual census and survey staff, not civil servants. Sign-up is free on the official site, mitra.bps.go.id.

Summary

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  • BPS statistical partners (mitra statistik) are census and survey enumerators on per-activity contracts, not honorary staff, PPPK or civil servants.
  • Sign-up is free and done through Sobat BPS at mitra.bps.go.id: an administrative check, an online competency test, then a final selection.
  • Door-to-door fieldwork for the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026) ran from 15 June to 31 August 2026.
  • Official census officers carry an ID card, a vest and a BPS letter of assignment; respondents may refuse an officer who cannot show them.
  • Law 16/1997 requires BPS and its statistics officers to keep respondents' answers confidential.
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  1. What is a BPS statistics partner (mitra BPS), and what do they do?
  2. What are the requirements to become a BPS statistical partner?
  3. What does a typical BPS enumerator job description look like?
  4. How are BPS census and survey enumerators paid?
  5. What education do you need to become a census enumerator?
  6. Is a BPS statistical partner an employee or a civil servant?
  7. How do you register as a BPS statistical partner?
  8. How can you recognise an official BPS census officer?
  9. What should you check before you apply or let a census officer in?
  10. What interview questions might you be asked for BPS census enumerator jobs?
  11. What scams target people applying to be BPS statistical partners?
  12. Where is BPS partner recruitment officially announced?
  13. Which careers are similar?

What is a BPS statistics partner (mitra BPS), and what do they do?

A BPS statistical partner (mitra statistik) is a resident contracted by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) as a field or processing officer for censuses and surveys. In the 2026 Economic Census, from 15 June to 31 August 2026, officers visited businesses that had not received a WhatsApp or email invitation to fill in the questionnaire online, and every family to record household businesses. Article 24 of Law 16/1997 requires officers to keep answers confidential.

  • Visiting families or businesses in the assigned area according to the fieldwork schedule.
  • Interviewing respondents and filling in the questionnaire in a data collection app on a phone or tablet.
  • Showing the letter of assignment and ID card to respondents before the interview.
  • Keeping respondents' answers confidential under Law 16/1997 on Statistics.
  • Attending officer training before fieldwork.
  • Reporting results as they are to the supervisor or the district BPS office.
  • Helping with data processing or entry when recruited as a processing partner.

What are the requirements to become a BPS statistical partner?

The 2026 BPS partner recruitment notices required, among other things, Indonesian citizenship, not being a civil servant, soldier or police officer, good health, willingness to work under a contract and to attend training. The minimum education is senior high school, and living in the survey area is preferred. For app-based fieldwork, BPS Cilacap asked for an Android 7 or newer phone with GPS and the ability to ride a motorbike.

What does a typical BPS enumerator job description look like?

Each district or city BPS office announces partner recruitment for its censuses and surveys, with additional rounds when more officers are needed. For example, BPS Tanggamus Regency opened recruitment of 2026 partner candidates in November 2025, and BPS Cilacap Regency opened an additional round for the 2026 Economic Census in May 2026. We wrote the description below ourselves from those official notices; it is not an open vacancy.

General example, not a vacancy

We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company.

Commonly requested requirements

  • Indonesian citizen who is not a civil servant (ASN), soldier or police officer.
  • At least senior high school (SMA) or equivalent; some notices prefer students or graduates.
  • Living in the data collection area is preferred.
  • Owns and can use an Android phone or tablet meeting the announced specifications.
  • Owns and can ride a motorbike.
  • Willing to work under a contract and attend training.
  • Communicates well and can read and write in the Latin alphabet.

Skills

Interviewing, Communication, Accuracy, Mobile data collection apps, Reading area maps, Data confidentiality, Time management, Fieldwork.

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)

How are BPS census and survey enumerators paid?

Statistical partners are contracted for each census or survey, so the honorarium follows that activity's contract rather than a fixed monthly salary. KarirAman has not found a verifiable official BPS honorarium table, so we do not use figures circulating on social media or in estimate articles. Honoraria are also subject to PPh Article 21 income tax under PMK 168/2023, so the amount you receive may already be net of tax.

BPS Census and Survey Enumerator: available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)
Data Figure Notes
Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies Not enough data yet (n < 30)
Average net wage of employees, Public administration and defence; compulsory social security (BPS Sakernas May 2026) IDR 4,136,209 reference for the Public administration and defence; compulsory social security sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions) Badan Pusat Statistik
Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor The minimum wage governs workers in an employment relationship; civil service (ASN) pay and state assignment fees are set by their own rules. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

Check your city's minimum wage (2026) Work out your take-home pay How we handle salary data

What education do you need to become a census enumerator?

No special qualification is needed to become a statistical partner. The 2026 BPS notices asked for at least senior high school, and some preferred students or graduates. Candidates take an online competency test of 30 questions in 60 minutes, and those chosen for an activity attend officer training. Interviewing, reading area maps and using phone apps are the skills most often needed.

Is a BPS statistical partner an employee or a civil servant?

No. The BPS Tanggamus notice for 2026 states that statistical partners are not honorary, contract, PPPK or permanent staff but people engaged as field officers for censuses and surveys, and the tie ends when the activity is finished. Being in the partner database does not guarantee you will be called either; BPS matches officers to each activity's needs and criteria.

How do you register as a BPS statistical partner?

Register online through Sobat BPS (mitra.bps.go.id): create an account, activate it by email, complete your profile with your ID card (KTP), photo and diploma, verify your NIK if asked, then join your district or city BPS office's recruitment round. Some offices also ask for an administrative form through a link in their official notice; open it only from that notice. The stages are an administrative check, an online test, a final selection and an integrity pledge. It is free.

How can you recognise an official BPS census officer?

According to BPS, official 2026 Economic Census officers carry an ID card, a vest and a letter of assignment from BPS. Article 25 of Law 16/1997 requires every statistics officer to show a letter of assignment or ID card, and Article 26 lets respondents refuse an officer who cannot show one. The SE2026 question list published by BPS covers business data, not PINs, OTP codes or bank passwords.

What should you check before you apply or let a census officer in?

Genuine BPS recruitment and fieldwork can be checked on official BPS channels. Use this list whether you are applying to be a partner or an officer comes to your home or business:

  1. Make sure the recruitment notice appears on the official website or social media of your district or city BPS office, and that registration happens through Sobat BPS at mitra.bps.go.id. If the notice asks for an extra form, open its link only from that official notice.
  2. Do not pay anything. Registration as a statistical partner is free, including uniforms and training.
  3. Read the activity contract before you sign it: the work period, area and honorarium are written there. Keep any tax withholding slip; for filing your return, see Panduan Warga Coretax guide.
  4. As a respondent, ask the officer to show a letter of assignment and ID card. You may refuse an officer who cannot show them.
  5. Never give a PIN, OTP code or bank password to anyone claiming to be an officer. If in doubt, contact the local BPS office, and report suspected fraud to the police.

What interview questions might you be asked for BPS census enumerator jobs?

Interview questions for BPS census enumerator jobs often cover why you want to serve the public, how you communicate with residents, keeping residents' data accurate and confidential, how you respond to offers of money, and readiness for field work. Each example below comes with why it is asked and how to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job.

Republika (official statement via media)

General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare.

Questions for this field

Why do you want to work in public service?

Why they ask: The work demands patience and accountability to residents, so your motivation matters.

How to answer: Give your real reasons and the experiences behind them, such as community, organisation or volunteer work.

How do you communicate with residents from different backgrounds?

Why they ask: The people you serve differ in age, education, language and needs.

How to answer: Explain how you use plain language, listen first and check that your explanation was understood.

How do you keep the residents' data you collect accurate and confidential?

Why they ask: Residents' data drives decisions and aid, and personal data must be protected.

How to answer: Name real habits: double-checking entries, matching them with documents, never sharing data in chat groups, and storing files securely.

How do you respond to a resident who is unhappy with a service or aid decision?

Why they ask: Complaints are common when aid or services fall short of expectations.

How to answer: Describe how you listen, explain the rule or reason honestly, and pass the complaint on through official channels.

What would you do if someone offered money to be served first or added to a list of recipients?

Why they ask: Illegal levies and bribes harm other residents and break the rules.

How to answer: Say clearly that you refuse, explain that official services carry no charge beyond the rules, and report it to your superior or an official complaints channel.

Are you ready for field work, moving between locations or working outside office hours?

Why they ask: Much service and support work happens in residents' homes or on site.

How to answer: Answer honestly about your readiness and mention field experience, including how you keep yourself safe.

How do you write activity reports that can be accounted for?

Why they ask: Activities that use public money or data must be open to checking.

How to answer: Explain how you record activities with dates, evidence and figures that can be checked, and submit them on time.

Common questions that also come up (12 questions)

  • Tell me about yourself.

    Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed.

  • Why did you apply to this company?

    Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills.

  • Why are you interested in this role?

    Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in.

  • What are your strengths?

    Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result.

  • What is your weakness?

    Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it.

  • Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.

    Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned.

  • How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?

    Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted.

  • How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?

    Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome.

  • Where do you see yourself in two or three years?

    Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know.

  • What salary do you expect?

    First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply.

  • When can you start?

    Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it.

  • Do you have any questions for us?

    Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing.

Warning signs in interviews (6)

  • The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.

    What to do: Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself.

    Republika (official statement via media)Kompas TV (official statement via media)detikFinance

  • You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.

    What to do: Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Republika (official statement via media)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)

  • The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.

    What to do: Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police.

    Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)detikBali (detik.com) (official statement via media)Medcom.id (official statement via media)

  • You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.

    What to do: Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)

  • The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.

    What to do: Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts.

    CNN Indonesia (official statement via media)

  • After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.

    What to do: Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home.

    Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)

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What scams target people applying to be BPS statistical partners?

The main risk is fake recruitment in BPS's name that asks for fees or sends applicants outside official channels. The 2026 additional recruitment notice states that registration is free of any charge, and in February 2026 BPS Tulang Bawang Barat Regency asked residents to confirm recruitment information with their local BPS office. Residents should also be wary of people falsely claiming to be census officers.

Warning signs in BPS census enumerator job ads

  • You are asked to pay a registration, uniform or training fee; registration as a 2026 BPS statistical partner was free of any charge.BPS Kabupaten Cilacap (PPID BPS)
  • The sign-up link comes only by private message or from an account that is not BPS's, and the notice is not on the local BPS office's official channels; BPS asks people to check with their BPS office.BPS Kabupaten Tulang Bawang Barat
  • The ad promises permanent, honorary or PPPK status; statistical partners are not employees, and the tie ends when the census or survey ends.BPS Kabupaten Tanggamus (PPID BPS)
  • Someone claims to be a census officer but shows no letter of assignment or ID card; respondents may refuse them.Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)
  • A person claiming to be an SE2026 officer asks for a PIN, OTP code or bank details; the official SE2026 questions cover business data, not account access.Badan Pusat Statistik

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Where is BPS partner recruitment officially announced?

Partner recruitment is announced on the official websites and social media of provincial and district BPS offices, and registration is through Sobat BPS at mitra.bps.go.id. Information on the 2026 Economic Census is at sensus.bps.go.id. In the two districts we checked, recruitment for 2025 and 2026 partners opened in October and November of the previous year. KarirAman has no verified enumerator vacancy yet.

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Which careers are similar?

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have to pay to register as a BPS statistical partner?

No. The 2026 additional partner recruitment notice from BPS Cilacap Regency says registration is free of any charge, and Kompas TV reported in May 2026 that BPS called the whole recruitment process free. Treat anyone who asks for money for registration, uniforms, training or a guaranteed pass as a likely scammer.

Can civil servants become BPS statistical partners?

No. The 2026 BPS partner recruitment notices require applicants not to be civil servants (ASN), military or police, and say partner recruitment is not recruitment of civil servants, PPPK or non-civil-servant government staff. The BPS Tegal Regency report for 2025 also required applicants not to be under contract with another government agency.

Do I have to answer a census officer's questions?

For basic statistics run by BPS, such as a census, Article 27 of Law 16/1997 requires respondents to give the information needed. In return, Articles 21 and 24 require BPS and its officers to keep that information confidential, and census results are published only as aggregates. You may refuse an officer who cannot show a letter of assignment or ID (Article 26).

How is a statistical partner different from a data entry clerk?

Statistical partners are contracted by BPS for each census or survey, and most work in the field interviewing families or businesses; some are recruited for data processing. A data entry clerk is usually a company employee who keys in data in an office. Read KarirAman's data entry page for similar office work.

Is tax deducted from a statistical partner's honorarium?

It can be. Article 1 of Finance Minister Regulation (PMK) 168/2023 lists honoraria as income subject to PPh Article 21 income tax and names government agencies as tax withholders. Keep any withholding slip you receive, because you need it for your annual tax return. KarirAman has not found a verifiable official BPS honorarium table, so we do not show figures.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

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The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

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