How to Deactivate/Activate My Job Post?

On NaukriApp.in, employers have full control over their job postings. Sometimes you may want to temporarily stop receiving applications, or reactivate a job post when hiring resumes. The Deactivate/Activate option allows you to manage your job visibility without permanently deleting it. Below we explain step-by-step how to deactivate or activate your job post.

1. Understanding Deactivation

• Deactivation means the job post will no longer be visible to job seekers.
• Candidates will not be able to apply once the job is deactivated.

2. Why Deactivate a Job Post?

• If you have already hired candidates and want to stop new applications.
• If the role is on hold for internal reasons.
• If you want to update the job details before reposting it live.

3. Understanding Activation

• Activation means making your job post visible again to candidates.
• Once activated, the job will appear in searches and candidates can start applying immediately.

4. Steps to Deactivate a Job Post

• Login to your Employer Dashboard.
• Go to the section “My Job Posts”.
• Select the job you want to deactivate.
• Click on the Deactivate button next to the job listing.
• Confirm your choice when prompted.

5. Steps to Activate a Job Post

• Login to your Employer Dashboard.
• Navigate to “Inactive Job Posts”.
• Find the job you want to activate.
• Click on the Activate button.
• Your job will instantly become visible to job seekers.

6. Benefits of Deactivation Instead of Deletion

• Deactivated jobs can be reactivated anytime without re-entering details.
• You don’t lose past applications or job history.
• It saves time compared to creating a fresh job post from scratch.

7. Common Scenarios

• Scenario 1: You paused hiring temporarily → Deactivate the job.
• Scenario 2: You need new candidates for the same role → Reactivate the job.
• Scenario 3: You want to edit details before reposting → Deactivate, update, then activate.

8. Important Notes

• A deactivated job is not deleted; it remains stored in your dashboard.
• Activation is allowed only if the job still meets NaukriApp guidelines.
• If guidelines are violated, the job may not be reactivated until corrected.

9. Duration and Visibility

• Deactivated jobs do not count towards your active job quota.
• Once activated again, the job continues for the remaining posting period.

10. Quick Tips

• Use deactivation when hiring is paused instead of deleting the post.
• Always double-check details before reactivating to avoid errors.
• Monitor your dashboard to track active vs inactive jobs.

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