diff --git a/src/platform/plugins/shared/esql/public/triggers/esql_controls/control_flyout/shared_form_components.tsx b/src/platform/plugins/shared/esql/public/triggers/esql_controls/control_flyout/shared_form_components.tsx
index 5ec2d59b66833..fee881b2ae754 100644
--- a/src/platform/plugins/shared/esql/public/triggers/esql_controls/control_flyout/shared_form_components.tsx
+++ b/src/platform/plugins/shared/esql/public/triggers/esql_controls/control_flyout/shared_form_components.tsx
@@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ export function ControlType({
             fullWidth
             isDisabled={isDisabled}
             compressed
+            isClearable={false}
             data-test-subj="esqlControlTypeDropdown"
             inputPopoverProps={{
               'data-test-subj': 'esqlControlTypeInputPopover',