The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program in 12 states. The most important phase of the process will start on November 4 and continue till December 4.

During this period, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will go door to door to verify and update voter lists. This process is called ‘house-to-house enumeration’.

In this month-long campaign, BLOs will check the details of all voters. Voters whose names were in the voter list during the last SIR in 2002 will be identified as per the Election Commission’s list.

BLOs to Visit Homes for Voter Verification

BLOs will visit voters’ homes with the Election Commission’s list to verify whether they are still living there. If a voter has moved to another location, efforts will be made to trace and include them in the voter list. Family members whose names were added after the 2002 SIR will be linked to the original family record.

If a voter is not found during the first visit, BLOs will try again up to three times. Voters will not need to submit any documents during this process.

Online Facilities and Draft List Publication

An online link will be launched for urban residents and temporary migrant voters who live outside their home state for work. They will not need to submit documents but must show proof that their or their parents’ names were in the old SIR list.

After this, the draft voter list will be published on December 9, and the claims and objections period will continue until January 8.

  • New names: Those not listed can apply using Form 6.
  • Objections: Fake names can be challenged and removed.

Documents Required for New Voters

New voters whose names or their parents’ names were not in any earlier SIR list must submit one of 11 valid documents. Aadhaar card is accepted for identity proof but not as proof of citizenship, as per the Supreme Court’s order.

Final List and Commission’s Statement

The final voter list will be published on February 7, 2026. The West Bengal Assembly elections are expected to be announced around that time.

The Chief Election Commissioner said maintaining law and order is the state government’s responsibility. There will be no central security for BLOs, as the Commission expects the state to ensure their safety. From now on, any officer’s transfer will require the Commission’s approval.