The Election Commission of India has revised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 schedule for Delhi and Maharashtra, giving voters additional time to check the draft electoral roll and submit claims or objections.
The key change announced on 26 September 2026 is different for the two states:
- Delhi: claims and objections extended to 30 October 2026
- Maharashtra: claims and objections extended to 12 October 2026
The subsequent stages have also moved, including the dates for disposal of claims/objections and publication of the final electoral roll. (NDTV Profit)
If you have not yet checked your name, use the additional time to check the draft roll and act on any problem rather than waiting for the final list.
What changed after 26 September?
The original schedule had 30 September 2026 as the claims-and-objections deadline for both Delhi and Maharashtra.
The Election Commission has now extended that period.
StateEarlier deadlineNew claims/objections deadlineRevised final rollDelhi30 Sep 202630 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Maharashtra30 Sep 202612 Oct 202616 Nov 2026
For Delhi, the disposal of notices, claims and objections has been extended to 30 November, with the final electoral roll now scheduled for 4 December 2026. (The Indian Express)
For Maharashtra, the disposal period has been extended to 10 November, followed by publication of the final electoral roll on 16 November 2026. (The Indian Express)
Delhi SIR: Updated CalendarThe Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi has published the SIR draft electoral roll and provides facilities to search names and submit claims and objections. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
Important dates
31 August 2026
Draft electoral roll published.
31 August – 30 October 2026
Revised period for claims and objections.
30 November 2026
Revised deadline for disposal of notices, claims and objections.
4 December 2026
Final electoral roll scheduled for publication. (The Indian Express)
What Delhi voters should do now
If you are registered in Delhi:
- Search your name in the SIR draft roll.
- Check your polling station and electoral details.
- If your name is missing, check the applicable enrolment process.
- If your details are incorrect, submit the appropriate correction application.
- If you receive a notice, respond within the applicable period.
- Keep your acknowledgement/reference number.
The Delhi CEO website specifically says eligible electors whose names are not found in the draft roll can submit Form 6 with the applicable declaration during the claims-and-objections period. It also provides Forms 7 and 8 for other types of objections, deletions, shifting and corrections. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
Delhi: Check the ASDD list tooDelhi has also published an ASDD list covering voters whose names were not included in the draft roll and whose enumeration forms were not received.
ASDD stands for:
A — Absentee
S — Shifted
D — Duplicate
D — Deceased
The Delhi CEO website provides an EPIC-based search facility and polling-station-wise ASDD lists. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
If you cannot find your name in the draft electoral roll, this is one of the additional official records worth checking.
Maharashtra SIR: Updated CalendarMaharashtra's SIR schedule has also been revised.
The Election Commission extended the claims-and-objections period from 30 September to 12 October 2026. (The Indian Express)
Important dates
31 August 2026
Draft electoral roll published under the SIR schedule.
30 September 2026
Original claims/objections deadline.
12 October 2026
New claims/objections deadline.
10 November 2026
Revised deadline for disposal of notices, claims and objections.
16 November 2026
Revised final electoral roll publication date. (The Indian Express)
The two states are no longer on the same timetableThis is important if you have family members in both states.
Delhi
Last date to file claims/objections: 30 October
Maharashtra
Last date to file claims/objections: 12 October
So don't assume that because Delhi received an extension until the end of October, Maharashtra voters have the same amount of time.
Maharashtra's deadline is 18 days earlier.
What is SIR?Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an electoral-roll revision exercise conducted by the Election Commission.
The objective is to update the electoral roll and address issues involving eligible electors, duplicate entries, shifted/deceased electors and other discrepancies.
The process involves stages including:
Enumeration/verification
↓
Draft electoral roll
↓
Claims and objections
↓
Notice/hearing and disposal
↓
Final electoral roll
The ECI's SIR schedule identifies these separate stages and dates for each participating state/UT. (CEO Maharashtra)
What should voters check?Don't check only your name.
Look at:
☐ Name spelling
☐ Age/date of birth, where displayed
☐ Relative's name
☐ Gender
☐ EPIC number
☐ Address
☐ Polling station
☐ Assembly constituency
☐ Whether the record is duplicated
☐ Whether your family members are also present
A voter can have a valid-looking old voter ID and still need to check the current electoral roll.
What if your name is missing?If your name isn't present in the draft roll, don't simply wait for the final roll.
Check the applicable process for inclusion.
In Delhi, the CEO specifically states that an eligible elector whose name is not found in the draft electoral roll can submit Form 6 along with the applicable declaration during the claims-and-objections period. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
For Maharashtra, use the current official electoral services and instructions applicable to your constituency.
What if your name is present but the details are wrong?A correction is different from a new enrolment.
For example:
Wrong address
→ Use the applicable shifting/correction process.
Incorrect name or other particulars
→ Use the applicable correction process.
Duplicate or ineligible entry
→ The applicable objection/deletion process may be relevant.
Delhi's CEO specifically lists Form 7 for objections to proposed inclusion/seeking deletion and Form 8 for shifting residence and correction of particulars, among other purposes. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
What if you receive a notice?A notice should not simply be ignored.
The Delhi SIR website provides a dedicated list of persons to whom notices have been issued and information concerning the notice/disposal process. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
If you receive a notice:
1. Read the reason
Understand why the election authorities have contacted you.
2. Check the deadline
Don't assume the general claims deadline is the only date that applies to your notice.
3. Gather the requested documents
Use the documents relevant to your particular case.
4. Respond through the prescribed channel
Follow the instructions in the notice or official election-office guidance.
5. Keep proof
Save your submission acknowledgement, receipt or reference number.
Don't wait until the final electoral rollThe final roll is the end of the revision process.
The useful time for a voter is before the final roll is published.
For Delhi, that means voters now have until 30 October for claims and objections.
For Maharashtra, the relevant deadline is 12 October.
The Election Commission's extension specifically concerns the claims-and-objections stage. (NDTV Profit)
Family checklistIf you are checking the electoral roll for your household, do it member by member.
Family memberName found?Details correct?Notice?ActionMember 1☐☐☐—Member 2☐☐☐—Member 3☐☐☐—Member 4☐☐☐—Senior family member☐☐☐—
This is particularly useful when multiple family members have moved, changed addresses or have older voter records.
What documents should you keep?The exact documents required depend on the issue and the applicable election-office instructions.
As a practical preparation step, keep accessible:
- EPIC/voter ID details
- Aadhaar or another identity document where applicable
- Address/residence-related documents
- Existing electoral-roll information
- Relevant family/relationship details
- Previous application/acknowledgement numbers
- Any SIR notice received
- Copies of documents submitted
Don't submit documents simply because somebody on social media says they are required.
Follow the official instructions associated with your application or notice.
Delhi: Where to checkThe Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi website currently provides:
- SIR 2026 information
- Draft electoral roll
- Name search
- ASDD list
- Notice list
- Claims and objections
- Forms
- Revised SIR schedule
- Status information (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
Use the official CEO Delhi website rather than relying on screenshots circulating on WhatsApp.
Maharashtra: Where to checkFor Maharashtra voters, use the official Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra resources and the Election Commission's electoral services.
The Maharashtra CEO website has published the SIR schedule and related official material. (CEO Maharashtra)
Updated calendar at a glance🇮🇳 Delhi
31 Aug → Draft roll published
30 Oct → Claims & objections close
30 Nov → Notice/claim/objection disposal ends
4 Dec → Final roll scheduled
🇮🇳 Maharashtra
31 Aug → Draft roll published
12 Oct → Claims & objections close
10 Nov → Notice/claim/objection disposal ends
16 Nov → Final roll scheduled
What changed on 26 September?The simplest way to remember the announcement is:
Delhi
30 September → 30 October
Maharashtra
30 September → 12 October
And the final-roll dates moved as well:
Delhi
4 December
Maharashtra
16 November
The Election Commission announced these changes on 26 September 2026 following requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers. (NDTV Profit)
Important: An extension does not mean you should waitThe additional time is an opportunity to check and act, not a reason to postpone the check.
If you discover:
- Missing name
- Incorrect details
- Duplicate record
- Wrong address
- Notice requiring a response
deal with it while the relevant process is open.
Quick 10-minute SIR checkStep 1
Open your state's official electoral-roll service.
Step 2
Search your name using your EPIC number or other available search options.
Step 3
Check every family member.
Step 4
Compare the details with your current information.
Step 5
If something is wrong, identify the applicable form/process.
Step 6
Submit the claim or objection before the relevant deadline.
Step 7
Save the acknowledgement/reference number.
Step 8
If you receive a notice, respond according to the notice instructions.
Don't confuse these three datesFor SIR, there are different stages.
Claims & objections deadline
This is the deadline for citizens to submit relevant claims or objections.
Disposal deadline
This is when election authorities are scheduled to complete disposal of notices, claims and objections.
Final roll date
This is when the revised final electoral roll is scheduled for publication.
For example, in Delhi:
30 Oct → 30 Nov → 4 Dec
In Maharashtra:
12 Oct → 10 Nov → 16 Nov
These are not interchangeable deadlines. (The Indian Express)
Bottom lineThe 26 September 2026 extension changed the SIR calendar for both Delhi and Maharashtra, but the new deadlines are different.
Delhi
Claims & objections: 30 October 2026
Final electoral roll: 4 December 2026
Maharashtra
Claims & objections: 12 October 2026
Final electoral roll: 16 November 2026
If you are a voter in either state, the practical checklist is simple:
Search your name → check your family's records → identify any discrepancy → file the appropriate claim/objection → save the acknowledgement → respond to any notice → check the final roll when published.
The official Delhi CEO website already provides SIR draft-roll search, ASDD information, notice lists and claims/objections resources. (Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi)
Election-roll schedules can be revised further by the Election Commission. Check the official CEO/ECI portal for the latest notice before acting.