The merit list remains valid in all cases for one year from the date of issuance of original recommendations or till the date of receipt of next requisition in the Commission for the same post, whichever is earlier. However, if a new requisition for similar posts is received for special persons or minorities within one year validity period, the open merit, the women merit and the special zone merit list shall remain valid for the nomination of substitutes for the remaining period of validity year or till complete new requisition is received for the same post(s), whichever is earlier.