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Job Opening Form

A job opening form captures the exact details HR will publish when an approved vacancy goes live, on the careers page, job portals or the internal notice board. It turns the internal requisition into public-facing information such as job title, salary display, eligibility and closing date.

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Preview of the form

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

JOB OPENING FORM

Opening ID:
[Reference Number]
Linked Requisition No.:
[Requisition Number]
Date:
[Date]

Section 1 – Opening Details

Public Job Title
Internal Designation
Department
Number of Openings
Work Location / Remote / Hybrid
Employment Type
Experience Required
Qualification Required

Section 2 – Salary and Benefits Display

  • Show salary range: ₹[Amount] – ₹[Amount] per annum
  • Show 'Best in industry / Negotiable'
  • Do not display salary
  • Mention benefits: PF, health insurance, [Other]

Section 3 – Posting Schedule

Internal Posting Start Date
Internal Posting End Date
External Posting Start Date
Application Closing Date

Section 4 – Channels

ChannelPosted OnPosting ID / LinkClosed On
Company careers page[DD/MM/YYYY][Link][DD/MM/YYYY]
Job portal[DD/MM/YYYY][Link][DD/MM/YYYY]
Professional network[DD/MM/YYYY][Link][DD/MM/YYYY]
Notice board / intranet[DD/MM/YYYY][Reference][DD/MM/YYYY]

Section 5 – Internal Applicant Eligibility

  • Minimum [Months] months in current role
  • No active disciplinary proceedings
  • Latest performance rating of [Rating] or above
  • Current manager to be informed before interview
Query Contact (HR Name)
Email for applications
Screening questions to add on portal

I confirm the details above match the approved requisition and may be published.

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Public job title, which may differ from internal designation
  • Salary display choice: range, 'as per industry' or hidden
  • Eligibility rules for internal applicants
  • Opening and closing dates
  • Channels where the opening is posted and posting IDs
  • Contact person for queries

When to use it

  • Publishing an approved vacancy on the careers page or job portals
  • Announcing an internal job posting (IJP) to existing employees
  • Sharing a vacancy with campus placement cells
  • Keeping a record of what was advertised and when

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add IJP eligibility rules such as minimum tenure in current role
  2. 2List the job portals and social channels your company uses
  3. 3Add a field for screening questions to be asked on the portal
  4. 4Include employer branding lines approved by your marketing team

HR tips

  • Use a searchable job title candidates actually type, such as 'Accounts Executive' rather than an internal code
  • Showing a salary range usually improves relevant applications
  • Close the opening on all channels once filled to avoid unnecessary applications
  • Keep IJP open for a fixed period before external posting if your policy requires it

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Frequently asked questions

What is a job opening form used for?+

It records the vacancy details that will be advertised and the channels used, so the published information matches the approved requisition.

Should internal employees see openings first?+

Many companies run an internal job posting for 7–15 days before advertising externally. Follow whatever your IJP policy states.

Is it compulsory to mention salary in a job opening?+

No, it is optional, but a clear range helps candidates self-select and saves screening time.