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# Close a job requisition

# Close a job requisition {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](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/I8fNAS6VEtDX6j1anLexsQ "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/ihlr0OotTOYG3JFfZ2jb9g "Put a job requisition on hold if the requirement changes.")
* [Withdraw hold on a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GsXfbP_JMzaNz5LtYJrADw "Withdraw the hold put on a job requisition when it is needed.")
* [Duplicate a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6XY2qaU30nCP9W4voYqAvw "Duplicate an existing job requisition to save time.")
* [Reopen a job requisition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SoA9~ZoHcd5QgRs6ufqRNg "Reopen a job requisition that is already in closed state.")
* [Submit a job requisition for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/yqJA0puN5fSzJVnwnQ1fDQ "Submit a job requisition for approval to higher management.")
* [Cancel a submitted approval request](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DyIn89xDqNOfnQKbDP2gew "Cancel a submitted approval request if it's no longer needed.")
* [Resend a job requisition for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Kuup3nG9jK0tOSgJ56BQIA "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/QRukXE5QjjHs0NXiOhouww "Open a job requisition in your ATS after it’s approved and ready.")

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