# PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur Internship Program: PAC Batch XII 2025
Launching a successful career requires more than just academic achievement; it demands real-world experience, practical skills, and professional resilience. For aspiring professionals living in Bontang, an exceptional gateway has just opened. PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (Pupuk Kaltim), a prominent subsidiary of PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), has officially announced the launch of the Pupuk Kaltim Apprentice Challenge (PAC) Batch XII 2025.
As a titan in the global chemical and fertilizer industry boasting an annual production capacity of millions of tons of Urea, Ammonia, and NPK, Pupuk Kaltim is dedicated to shaping top-tier talent. This comprehensive six-month apprenticeship initiative is meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry demands, empowering local talent to excel in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
## Understanding the Pupuk Kaltim Apprentice Challenge (PAC)
Rooted in a profound commitment to corporate social responsibility and national human resource development, the PAC program serves as a strategic platform to elevate community capabilities. Operating under the corporate mission to deliver optimal value to stakeholders, employees, and the global community while maintaining environmental stewardship, this initiative fulfills several vital objectives:
* Equipping participants with cutting-edge industry knowledge, practical capabilities, and professional ethics.
* Enhancing the global competitiveness of Indonesia's productive workforce.
* Empowering the local community within the company's operational perimeter.
* Serving as a reliable talent pipeline for future corporate recruitment needs.
* Realizing sustainable corporate social and environmental responsibility (TJSL) goals.
## General Eligibility Criteria
To ensure a fair and rigorous selection process, applicants must fulfill several baseline requirements before submitting their applications:
1. Must be an Indonesian Citizen (WNI).
2. Age requirement: Minimum of 18 years and maximum of 30 years old.
3. Academic excellence: Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
4. Geographical readiness: Fully willing to be placed within Pupuk Kaltim’s operational footprint.
5. Health status: Physically and mentally fit.
6. Integrity: Strictly free from narcotics and illicit substances.
7. Mindset: Open to the general public, driven by passion, and possessing a strong eagerness to learn.
## Targeted Academic Disciplines
The apprenticeship program welcomes dynamic graduates from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. Eligible diploma (D3) and bachelor (S1) degree majors include:
* Management Administration
* Informatics Engineering / Information Systems
* Environmental Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Welding Engineering
* Heavy Equipment Engineering / Automotive
* Communication Studies
* International Relations
* Psychology
* Agronomy & Horticulture
* Law
* Chemical Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Engineering Physics
* Biology / Microbiology / Biotechnology
* Social Development & Welfare
* Accounting
* Civil Engineering
## Exclusive Apprentice Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a robust support system engineered to accelerate both personal and professional growth throughout the six-month tenure:
* Competitive monthly stipend (pocket money).
* Comprehensive onboarding package.
* Guidance from certified, experienced mentors.
* Full Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) orientation and facilities.
* BPJS Ketenagakerjaan insurance coverage.
* Official industrial certification upon completion.
* Immersive, hands-on exposure to heavy industrial operations.
* Access to corporate recreational and athletic facilities.
## Recruitment Timeline
Mark your calendars and ensure all preparation steps are finalized according to the official schedule below:
* Application Deadline: August 4, 2025
* Academic Potential Test: August 26, 2025
* Interview Process: September 9, 2025
* Apprenticeship Commencement: October 9, 2025
## Administrative Requirements and Document Checklist
Candidates are required to upload specific documents directly through the official Magenta platform.
Initial Uploads (Magenta Platform)
* Scanned KTP and official proof of Bontang residency.
* Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Diploma certificate or Temporary Graduation Certificate (SKL).
* Official academic transcripts.
* Supporting certificates (optional).
* Yellow Card / AK-1 card (uploaded under the "other documents" section).
* Recent formal passport photo with a red background in `.jpg` format.
Post-Interview Requirements (For Successful Candidates Only)
* Police Record Certificate (SKCK).
* Official Health Certificate (explicitly stating color-blindness status).
* Drug-Free Clearance Certificate.
## Essential Terms and Conditions
* The entire selection procedure is completely free of charge; no fees are requested at any stage.
* Only candidates who strictly meet all specified qualifications will advance past the initial administrative screening.
* All submitted application files permanently become the property of PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur.
* Any document falsification or manipulation is a serious legal violation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for legal prosecution.
* Official announcements regarding registration updates and selection outcomes will be broadcast exclusively through Magenta (the Ministry of BUMN FHCI platform), Bontang Manpower Office (Disnaker), official social media channels, and the official PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur website.