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# Close a job requisition

# Close a job requisition {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Close a job requisition if it's no longer required.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ta_hiring_core.recruiter{#close-a-job-req__p_gwk_nfg_h1c}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesRecruitment workspace.
2. Select a requisition that you want to close.
3. From the ellipses at the top-right corner, select Close requisition.
4. In the pop-up window, select Cancel requisition and select Close.  
   If a requisition is closed while it was on hold, the on hold state won't be retained. For more information, see [Job requisition state management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qdycggJWN3~fY5KdROUcXQ "An overview of the job requisition state management system for a recruiter.").
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**Related tasks**   

* [Put a job requisition on hold](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/v4of8GSYgzu_mT9epNZk0Q "Put a job requisition on hold if the requirement changes.")
* [Withdraw hold on a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JgDFspXjzuNb58f~7RofqQ "Withdraw the hold put on a job requisition when it is needed.")
* [Duplicate a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AB~ldU9ZbqGVHloUeB8mow "Duplicate an existing job requisition to save time.")
* [Reopen a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9Tgc2df~wCx3lOfcpZ7FmA "Reopen a job requisition that is already in closed state.")
* [Submit a job requisition for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hsfsvrl8GA0TKu_sTxFh6Q "Submit a job requisition for approval to higher management.")
* [Cancel a submitted approval request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MXH9uV9AnN1mSc73PjSAKw "Cancel a submitted approval request if it's no longer needed.")
* [Resend a job requisition for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/4o30tNRiWn8mD3315QL3pg "Resend a job requisition for approval if last-minute changes or technical faults.")
* [Open a job requisition in your ATS](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cN51QWv~7CDuQtracvzyVA "Open a job requisition in your ATS after it’s approved and ready.")

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