On 6 July 1910, he was started his civil service career by becoming a clerk at Wedana Tanjungsari, Sumedang. He was then appointed to become a Police Mantri in Cibadak, Sukabumi and continued with the same position in Sukapura, Tasikmalaya. On 19 January 1912, he rose to the position of assistant to the Wedana of Cibeureum, Tasikmalaya. While serving in Tasikmalaya, he wrote a book regarding the management of villages. He was then appointed to the position of Regent of Cianjur, replacing Demang Natakusumah, with a salary of 1200 gulden.
