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# Put a job requisition on hold

# Put a job requisition on hold {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Put a job requisition on hold if the requirement changes.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ta_hiring_core.recruiter{#put-req-on-hold__p_i5k_nfg_h1c}

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesRecruitment workspace.
2. Go to Active requisitions from the recruitment dashboard.
   1. Choose an active requisition from the list.
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3. Select On hold.
   1. In the Pause the job requisition pop-up window, select a reason for the action.
   2. **Optional:** Add comments, if any.  
      Note:  
      * If you choose the other reason option from the list of reasons, providing comments in the notes is required.
      * If a requisition is closed while it was on hold, the on hold state won't be retained.
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   You can put a Job requisition on hold regardless of its state. For more information on the requisition state maangement, see [Job requisition state management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/feVgVoahKdOASNNEue1YeQ "An overview of the job requisition state management system for a recruiter.").
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## Result

The requisition is put on hold and displays the last state along with the on hold badge when searched.{#put-req-on-hold__p_l5k_nfg_h1c}
**Related tasks**   

* [Withdraw hold on a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/sDAPsfDIvR9_zpvzueIozA "Withdraw the hold put on a job requisition when it is needed.")
* [Duplicate a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NpMzjyQufYKDAJrkFIdA2w "Duplicate an existing job requisition to save time.")
* [Close a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/LXie8GJZFzLgMfq_d2~~hg "Close a job requisition if it’s no longer required.")
* [Reopen a job requisition](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EQZyn1mJog5ecHasNhpn6Q "Reopen a job requisition that is already in closed state.")
* [Submit a job requisition for approval](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/F8OT8~eVJWRWT_uzZIQF3w "Submit a job requisition for approval to higher management.")
* [Cancel a submitted approval request](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6BKai8vUEQiRlcXsi6TBUQ "Cancel a submitted approval request if it's no longer needed.")
* [Resend a job requisition for approval](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/7yRfFRA~qfObH4~ikavG8g "Resend a job requisition for approval if last-minute changes or technical faults.")
* [Open a job requisition in your ATS](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/G8DNLCUf7vp7a0xqjfSknQ "Open a job requisition in your ATS after it’s approved and ready.")

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