Registration For Selection Of Hajj Officers Opened Starting December 7, 2023

LKBN reporter ANTARA Nur Istibsaroh, who became a hajj officer in the 2023 Hajj season, carried an elderly person who became one of the pilgrims from Indonesia. (PHOTO BETWEEN/HO-Doc MCH)

The Directorate General of Hajj and Umrah (PHU) of the Ministry of Religion has opened a selection registration for the Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) for the Flying Group (Kloter) and PPIH of Saudi Arabia starting December 7, 2023.

"Today, we announce to the public that the registration for the selection of Hajj officers for PPIH Kloter and PPIH Saudi Arabia will soon be opened. The registration process will take place from 7 to 17 December 2023," said Director of Hajj Development at the Directorate General of PHU Arsad Hidayat as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 5.

Arsad said the selection of Hajj officers was carried out in stages starting at the district/city level. The participants who meet the requirements must take part in a computer based test (CAT).

The district/city level CAT selection will be held on December 21, 2023. Participants who pass in the first stage will participate in the provincial level selection.

Participants who are entitled to participate in the provincial stage selection will be announced on December 23, 2023. At the provincial level, apart from CAT, the participants must also follow the interview held on December 28, 2023.

"The results of the provincial level selection will be announced on January 11, 2024," said Arsad.

PHU Director General Hilman Latief emphasized that all prospective Indonesian Hajj officers must be digitally literate, along with the development of services in Saudi Arabia.

Hilman explained that this year the Ministry of Religion started the recruitment of hajj officers by utilizing digital technology.

Officer registration is done by sending registration documents through digital forms or emails that have been prepared. No need to come directly to the City/Regency Ministry of Religion Office.

According to him, this strategy is an effort by the Ministry of Religion to realize the process of recruiting more open Hajj officers.

With the process of submitting documents via email, opening up space for prospective officers to register, even though their domicile is far from the city/district Ministry of Religion office.

"The spirit of using digital technology is also to provide equal convenience and opportunity for all prospective officers," said Hilman.