diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.js b/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.js
index 977702e314..05071e1974 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.js
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/job_applicant/job_applicant.js
@@ -25,5 +25,13 @@ frappe.ui.form.on("Job Applicant", {
 			}
 		}
 
+		frm.set_query("job_title", function() {
+			return {
+				filters: {
+					'status': 'Open'
+				}
+			};
+		});
+
 	}
 });
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