What happens to an eligible list when a recruitment process is cancelled?

When a recruitment process is cancelled, the eligible list may be abolished by the appointing authority. This action typically occurs because the original purpose of the list—selecting candidates for a specific hiring process—no longer exists due to the cancellation. The appointing authority has the discretion to remove the list from consideration rather than keep it in limbo, as it may not be representative of current hiring needs or the qualifications of the candidates.

The other options imply different consequences of list status that do not align with standard practices. For instance, maintaining the list as active until new candidates apply would not reflect the intent behind cancelling the recruitment process. Similarly, automatic renewal of the list does not account for the cancellation impact, and considering the list as the basis for future assessments would be inappropriate since the reasons that led to cancellation could undermine its validity. Thus, the abolishment of the eligible list by the appointing authority is the most logical outcome following the cessation of a recruitment process.