Quick take: If your name is missing from Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 draft electoral roll, check the reason first. If you are an eligible Indian citizen ordinarily residing in Delhi, the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi specifically says you may file Form 6 during the claims-and-objections period, along with the prescribed Declaration Form and supporting documents. (Ceo Delhi)
Important date check: Delhi’s official SIR schedule set the draft publication for 5 August 2026, the claims-and-objections window for 5 August–4 September 2026, the notice/disposal phase through 3 October 2026, and final-roll publication for 7 October 2026. (Ceo Delhi)
So if this guide is being published after 4 September 2026, don't tell readers they can still file under the SIR claims window. The process has moved into the notice/disposal stage; use the current CEO Delhi instructions and ask the ERO/AERO about the applicable route.
First: confirm that your name is actually missing
Don't rely on a neighbour's list, WhatsApp PDF or an old voter-ID photograph.
Check the Delhi SIR draft roll through the official election channels.
You can check through:
- voters.eci.gov.in
- CEO Delhi's SIR section
- ECINET, where applicable
- Your BLO / Voter Centre
CEO Delhi's SIR FAQ says the draft roll was published on 5 August 2026 and could be checked through the BLO/Voter Centre, ECINET, voters.eci.gov.in and the CEO Delhi website. (Ceo Delhi)
CEO Delhi — SIR 2026
Why your name may be missingA missing name doesn't automatically tell you why the entry disappeared.
During SIR, the electoral roll is reconstructed through enumeration and verification.
Possible situations include:
- You were not available during enumeration
- Your Enumeration Form was not received
- The record was treated as permanently shifted
- The entry could not be linked/verified
- The elector was recorded under another address
- The entry was treated as duplicate
- The person was reported deceased
- Other verification-related reasons
Find the specific status/reason recorded for your entry before choosing the remedy.
Don't automatically file three different forms because someone in a WhatsApp group told you to.
Form 6 is the inclusion formThe Election Commission's current guidance identifies Form 6 as the application for registration of a new elector. CEO Delhi's SIR FAQ specifically extends its use during the Delhi SIR claims period for an eligible person whose name is absent from the draft. (Election Commission of India)
During the SIR claims period, Delhi instructed such applicants to submit:
Form 6 + prescribed Declaration Form + supporting documents. (Ceo Delhi)
This is different from:
SituationRelevant formName missing / seeking inclusionForm 6Objecting to another person's inclusion / seeking deletionForm 7Correction or shifting of an existing entryForm 8
The ECI's electoral-roll manual confirms these functions. (Election Commission of India)
Before filling Form 6Keep these details together:
☐ EPIC number, if you had one
☐ Current Delhi address
☐ Assembly Constituency
☐ Polling station / Part details, if known
☐ Mobile number
☐ Age / date-of-birth proof
☐ Residence proof
☐ Recent photograph
☐ SIR-specific Declaration Form, where applicable
Don't throw every document you own into the application.
Use documents relevant to the requirements and keep the originals available for verification.
Age and residence proof matterCEO Delhi's electoral-roll FAQ says Form 6 requires a recent passport-size colour photograph and documentary proof of age and residence. It also directs applicants to the document list and guidelines attached to the form. (Ceo Delhi)
Depending on the applicable Form 6 document list, examples can include documents such as:
Age / DOB
- Birth certificate
- Aadhaar, where accepted for the relevant purpose
- School/educational certificate
Residence
- Passport
- Driving licence
- Bank/Post Office passbook
- Ration card
- Rent agreement
- Utility bills
- Other documents listed in the Form 6 guidelines
The exact acceptable-document list should be checked against the current Form 6 and Delhi SIR instructions, rather than relying on an old social-media checklist. (Ceo Delhi)
Don't assume Aadhaar alone solves everythingThis is especially important during SIR.
Aadhaar can be useful identification documentation, but don't treat possession of Aadhaar as an automatic answer to every electoral-roll eligibility or residence question.
If the application requires proof of age or residence, provide the prescribed supporting document(s) as applicable.
The Delhi FAQ specifically refers to documentary proof of age and residence with Form 6. (Ceo Delhi)
How to submit Form 6During the relevant claims period, Form 6 could be submitted through the available official online route or offline.
CEO Delhi's guidance says Form 6 can be submitted to the ERO/AERO, handed to the BLO, or filed online through the election-service systems. (Ceo Delhi)
Online
Use the official voter-services system:
Select the appropriate registration/inclusion service and complete Form 6.
Upload the required documents clearly.
Before submitting:
Check name → DOB → address → constituency → mobile → documents.
Then save the application/reference number.
Offline optionIf you prefer paper:
Get the form from the relevant:
- BLO
- AERO
- ERO
- Voter Centre
CEO Delhi states that forms are available free of cost through election offices and BLOs. (Ceo Delhi)
Don't pay a private person merely to obtain Form 6.
After submitting: don't disappearSubmitting Form 6 isn't the end.
The ERO/AERO can conduct verification, including through the BLO. The ECI says the BLO may visit the applicant's residence to verify the information provided. (Election Commission of India)
Therefore:
Keep your phone active.
Keep your documents accessible.
Don't move immediately after filing without updating/understanding the applicable process.
Save every acknowledgement.
What if the BLO visits?Keep the process simple.
Have ready:
1. Form/application reference
2. EPIC details, if available
3. Proofs submitted
4. Current residence information
5. Original documents, if requested for verification
Answer what is asked.
Don't hand over OTPs.
Don't give your Aadhaar authentication code to somebody simply because they claim to be the BLO.
What if you moved within Delhi?This needs special attention.
If you are already an elector and simply moved to another address, the appropriate process can differ from registering as a completely new elector.
CEO Delhi's SIR FAQ specifically discusses people who moved and whose previous address could not receive the Enumeration Form. It states that such a person may file Form 6 during the claims period, with the Declaration Form and prescribed supporting documents, for inclusion at the new location. (Ceo Delhi)
Don't maintain duplicate registrations at your old and new addresses.
The ECI states that a person cannot be enrolled at more than one place. (Election Commission of India)
What if you were already a voter?This is where people make mistakes.
If you had an EPIC and were previously registered, don't simply assume the old EPIC guarantees automatic restoration.
First establish:
Was the old entry present in the draft?
What reason is recorded for its absence?
Are you still ordinarily resident at the Delhi address?
Has another entry appeared for you?
Then follow the appropriate ERO/BLO process.
Keep the old EPIC number because it can help officials locate the previous record.
Don't create duplicate applicationsA common panic reaction is:
“My name isn't there. I'll submit Form 6 five times.”
Don't.
One properly documented application is better than five conflicting applications.
Keep:
Application number + submission date + screenshots + documents + communication from officials.
If something goes wrong, those records give the ERO a clear trail.
What happens to your application?The ERO/AERO considers the application and may conduct verification.
The ECI says that where Form 6 is complete and the required documents are enclosed, the ERO/AERO can order inclusion after verification as considered necessary; if an objection is raised, the applicant and objector may be heard. (Election Commission of India)
So don't interpret:
“Form 6 submitted”
as:
“Name definitely restored.”
The decision comes after the prescribed process.
Track the applicationAfter filing:
☐ Save reference number
☐ Screenshot submission
☐ Check application status
☐ Watch SMS/mobile notifications
☐ Check the subsequent electoral roll
The ECI says the applicant can be informed of the decision by post and SMS, and electoral rolls are also available through the relevant CEO website. (Election Commission of India)
Delhi's SIR timeline — save thisFor Delhi SIR 2026, the official schedule is:
StageDateDraft electoral roll5 August 2026Claims & objections5 August–4 September 2026Notice / disposal phase5 August–3 October 2026Final electoral roll7 October 2026
These dates come from the CEO Delhi SIR schedule. (Ceo Delhi)
Important publishing note
If you're publishing this article now, after 4 September 2026, change the headline and CTA.
“File Form 6 before claims close” is no longer factually current.
A safer current headline would be:
Deleted From Delhi's Draft SIR Roll? Here's What to Do After the Claims Window
The official schedule says the claims-and-objections period ended 4 September, while notice/disposal continues until 3 October and the final roll is scheduled for 7 October. (Ceo Delhi)
If you missed the claims deadlineDon't assume the only option is to wait until the next election.
The ECI states that electoral rolls are continuously updated after final publication and that eligible persons can submit a Form 6 claim during continuous updation. (Election Commission of India)
For a current SIR-related case, however, contact the relevant ERO/AERO/BLO or CEO Delhi helpdesk and ask what procedure applies to your specific status.
Keep your SIR reference, EPIC and application records ready.
If your name is still absent from the final rollCEO Delhi's SIR FAQ states that if the name is still not reflected in the final roll, the applicant can appeal before the District Election Officer / District Magistrate of the concerned district within 15 days. (Ceo Delhi)
Don't miss an appeal deadline while waiting for a WhatsApp response.
A 20-minute family SIR checkSit with every adult in the household.
Person 1
☐ Name in draft?
☐ EPIC number correct?
☐ Address correct?
Person 2
☐ Name in draft?
☐ EPIC number correct?
☐ Address correct?
Repeat for everyone.
Then create one small table:
PersonDraft statusIssueActionReferenceFatherMissingNot in draftCheck ERO/Form 6 route—MotherPresentAddress wrongForm 8 route—SonPresentNo issueNone—
This prevents the family from filing the wrong form for the wrong person.
Don't fall for “SIR correction agents”Red flags:
“Pay ₹2,000 and I'll restore your voter ID.”
“Send me your Aadhaar OTP.”
“WhatsApp your EPIC + OTP and I'll file it.”
“Your name is deleted permanently unless you pay today.”
Stop.
Use the official election channels.
CEO Delhi provides a 1950 voter helpline through its SIR information resources. (Ceo Delhi)
The simple decision treeName missing from draft?
↓
Check the reason/status.
↓
Eligible + ordinarily resident in Delhi?
↓
During claims period → Form 6 + required Declaration + supporting documents.
↓
After submission → verification + track application.
↓
Name included? → verify the updated roll.
↓
Still missing after final roll? → follow the appeal/current continuous-updation route applicable to your case.
Mini scenario
Asha had a Delhi voter ID but couldn't find her name in the 5 August 2026 draft SIR roll.
Instead of assuming she was permanently deleted, she checked the official draft, noted her previous EPIC details, contacted the appropriate election office/BLO and checked the SIR instructions.
During the claims window, she could have filed Form 6 with the prescribed Declaration Form and supporting documents. CEO Delhi specifically provides this route for an eligible person whose name isn't in the draft. (Ceo Delhi)
She then keeps the acknowledgement and checks whether the entry appears in the final roll.
The important lesson: missing from a draft is a signal to verify and act — not a reason to panic or create duplicate applications.
How NetaSampark helps
SIR decisions belong to the Election Commission's electoral-roll process.
But citizens may still need help finding the right local contact, understanding which office handles a case, or organising a documented escalation.
Use NetaSampark to find your BLO, ERO and local representatives and keep your application/reference trail organised.
Be Informed. Be Heard.
Official sources checked
- CEO Delhi — SIR 2026 — official SIR resources, forms, FAQs and schedule. (Ceo Delhi)
- CEO Delhi — SIR 2026 FAQ — specifically confirms Form 6 for names absent from the draft and the Delhi SIR process. (Ceo Delhi)
- ECI Voter Services — voter registration, electoral-roll search and application services. (Election Commission of India)
- CEO Delhi SIR Schedule — official Delhi dates. (Ceo Delhi)
Publish-date warning: The Delhi SIR schedule is date-sensitive. For a September 2026 publication, I would not use “before claims close” because the official claims window ended on 4 September 2026.