diff --git a/redhat/frr.spec.in b/redhat/frr.spec.in
index 2b0bf6b769..54494ecf18 100644
--- a/redhat/frr.spec.in
+++ b/redhat/frr.spec.in
@@ -168,6 +168,8 @@ Requires(post):     systemd
 Requires(preun):    systemd
 Requires(postun):   systemd
 %else
+Requires(post):     chkconfig
+Requires(preun):    chkconfig
 # Initscripts > 5.60 is required for IPv6 support
 Requires(pre):      initscripts >= 5.60
 %endif