The Election Commission of India has extended Maharashtra's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) claims-and-objections deadline from 30 September to 12 October 2026. The deadline for disposal of notices, claims and objections has also been extended to 10 November 2026, with the final electoral roll now scheduled for 16 November 2026. (The Indian Express)
For voters, the practical message is simple: use the additional time to check your name in the draft roll and act if your entry is missing, incorrect, or requires a response to an SIR notice.
Maharashtra SIR: Revised timeline
StageDateDraft electoral roll published31 August 2026Claims, suggestions & objections31 August – 12 October 2026Disposal of notices, claims & objectionsBy 10 November 2026Final electoral roll16 November 2026
The draft roll was published on 31 August, with the original claims-and-objections deadline of 30 September. The ECI's latest revision extends the filing window to 12 October. (The Indian Express)
The key citizen deadline: 12 October 2026
What should you do now?Don't check only your own name.
If you're helping your family, check each eligible elector separately:
☐ Search the name in the Maharashtra SIR draft roll
☐ Verify spelling and other personal details
☐ Check the constituency and polling information
☐ Check whether the name is on the ASDD list
☐ Check whether an SIR notice has been issued
☐ File the appropriate claim/correction/objection if required
☐ Save the acknowledgement/reference number
The official Maharashtra CEO website provides dedicated SIR sections for the draft electoral roll, name search, ASDD list, claims and objections, SIR instructions, FAQs and help desks. (CEO Maharashtra)
Step 1: Search your name in the draft rollThe Maharashtra CEO website now provides a name-search facility in the SIR 2026 draft electoral roll using personal details. (CEO Maharashtra)
Check each family member individually.
Keep available, where possible:
- EPIC/Voter ID number
- Full name
- Relative's name
- District
- Assembly Constituency
- Polling-station details
Don't assume that because one member of a household appears in the draft roll, everyone else will automatically appear.
Step 2: If your name is missingIf an eligible voter is not included in the electoral roll, the normal inclusion route is Form 6.
The Maharashtra CEO's official forms page identifies Form 6 as the Application Form for New Voters / inclusion of a name in the electoral roll. (CEO Maharashtra)
During the SIR claims-and-objections window, check the instructions displayed by the official Maharashtra/ECI portal before submitting.
Deadline
12 October 2026
Step 3: If your details are incorrectFor an existing voter whose electoral-roll particulars need correction or updating, the relevant form is generally Form 8.
The Maharashtra CEO identifies Form 8 for:
- Shifting of residence
- Correction of entries
- Replacement of EPIC
- Marking of PwD status (CEO Maharashtra)
Check the specific reason for your application before selecting the service.
Step 4: If you want to object to an entryForm 7 is used for an objection to a proposed inclusion or for seeking deletion of a name from the existing electoral roll. (CEO Maharashtra)
This is different from correcting your own details.
So, broadly:
My name is missing → Form 6
My details are wrong → Form 8
Objection to a proposed inclusion/deletion → Form 7
Always follow the current instructions shown on the official portal for the particular SIR application.
Step 5: Check the ASDD listMaharashtra's CEO website provides an ASDD list for:
- Absent
- Shifted
- Dead
- Duplicate
The SIR section specifically provides access to the ASDD list and related instructions. (CEO Maharashtra)
If your name does not appear where expected, checking the ASDD information can help identify whether the record has been flagged under one of these categories.
Step 6: Check whether you have received an SIR noticeA substantial number of Maharashtra electors have been identified for further action during the SIR process.
As reported on 26 September, the electoral office had identified 1.22 crore electors for the notice process. Of these, 62.48 lakh had discrepancies involving relatives' details in previous electoral rolls and 59.76 lakh could not be mapped to a relative in the previous rolls. (The Indian Express)
These categories are not the same as saying that all such electors have received a notice.
If you have received an SIR notice, follow the instructions attached to your specific case.
What happens if you receive a notice?The ECI has changed the process for certain voters who receive notices during SIR because of unmapped records or logical discrepancies.
Under the latest directions, BLOs will visit the homes of such voters to collect the required documents and upload them through the election system for consideration by the relevant electoral authority. (Hindustan Times)
A personal appearance before the ERO is not generally required under this revised arrangement.
A hearing may be held in exceptional circumstances, and the ECI has said such hearings should preferably be conducted online. An adult family member can also be authorised to attend on the elector's behalf if a hearing is required. (Hindustan Times)
Keep your documents organisedThe exact documents required depend on the issue and the instructions applicable to the elector.
The Maharashtra CEO's SIR section provides an ECI Prescribed Documents resource as well as SIR instructions and FAQs. (CEO Maharashtra)
Rather than uploading or submitting every document you have, first identify what the specific application or notice asks for.
Keep clear copies of relevant documents ready.
Don't confuse Aadhaar with voter registrationAadhaar and electoral-roll registration are separate matters.
For electoral-roll applications, Aadhaar-related information is handled according to the applicable ECI rules and forms.
The Maharashtra CEO's official forms page separately lists Form 6B for furnishing an Aadhaar number for electoral-roll authentication. (CEO Maharashtra)
Don't assume that simply having Aadhaar means your electoral-roll entry is automatically correct.
The practical check remains:
Is your name correctly present in the electoral roll?
What if you moved within Maharashtra?If you have moved from one address to another, check whether your electoral-roll entry reflects your current residence.
Form 8 covers applications relating to shifting of residence as well as correction of electoral-roll entries. (CEO Maharashtra)
Make sure you use the option that corresponds to your actual situation rather than filing a completely new registration unnecessarily.
What if you moved to Maharashtra from another state?Check your current Maharashtra electoral-roll entry carefully.
The SIR process involves examination of electoral-roll records and, in some cases, mapping information to previous rolls. If you receive a notice, follow the specific instructions given by the election authorities.
The Maharashtra CEO site also provides a facility to search the SIR-2002 roll, alongside the current SIR resources. (CEO Maharashtra)
This can be useful when looking for older electoral-roll information.
First-time voters should also checkThe ECI has directed state election authorities to facilitate enrolment of eligible voters who may have been left out, including young and first-time voters, through the continuous-updation process. (India Today)
If someone in your family has recently become eligible to vote, don't assume that the SIR exercise automatically added them.
Check their registration separately.
A simple family voter-list auditYou can make a small household checklist:
Family memberDraft rollASDDNoticeActionMember 1FoundNoNoVerify detailsMember 2MissingCheckNoCheck Form 6Member 3FoundNoYesFollow noticeMember 4FoundNoNoNo action / monitor
The purpose is not to assume that every missing name has the same explanation.
Check → identify the issue → use the appropriate official route.
What if you cannot find your name?Try this sequence:
1. Search using personal details
Use the Maharashtra SIR draft-roll search facility. (CEO Maharashtra)
2. Search using EPIC
If available, use your voter ID/EPIC information.
3. Check the ASDD list
Maharashtra CEO provides the ASDD facility under SIR 2026. (CEO Maharashtra)
4. Check with your BLO
The Maharashtra CEO website provides AC-wise SIR help-desk details and BLO-related information. (CEO Maharashtra)
5. Call 1950
The Maharashtra CEO website lists Voter Helpline 1950 for voter-related assistance. (CEO Maharashtra)
Don't wait until 12 OctoberThe extension gives voters additional time, but submitting an application earlier leaves more time to resolve a document or verification issue.
A useful sequence is:
Search your name
↓
Identify the problem
↓
Choose the correct service/form
↓
Submit the claim or objection
↓
Save the acknowledgement
↓
Track the application
↓
Respond if the election authority requests anything further
Maharashtra SIR timeline at a glance31 August 2026
Draft electoral roll published
↓
31 August – 12 October 2026
Claims, suggestions & objections
↓
Up to 10 November 2026
Disposal of notices, claims & objections
↓
16 November 2026
Final electoral roll
The extension to 12 October and the revised 10 November disposal date were announced by the ECI on 26 September; the final roll is now scheduled for 16 November. (The Indian Express)
Maharashtra SIR citizen checklistIf your name is present
☐ Check spelling
☐ Check relative's name
☐ Check constituency
☐ Check address/details
☐ Check whether the entry appears correctly in the draft roll
If your name is missing
☐ Search again using personal details
☐ Check ASDD list
☐ Check with your BLO/help desk
☐ Examine the Form 6 route
☐ Save proof of submission
If your details are wrong
☐ Identify the incorrect field
☐ Use the applicable Form 8 service
☐ Upload the requested documents
☐ Save acknowledgement
If you receive a notice
☐ Read the notice carefully
☐ Identify the reason
☐ Keep the requested documents ready
☐ Cooperate with the BLO/ERO process
☐ Attend an online or physical hearing only if required
Official Maharashtra SIR resourcesThe Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra website currently provides a dedicated SIR section containing:
- Draft electoral roll
- Claims and objections
- Draft-roll name search
- ASDD list
- SIR instructions
- ECI prescribed documents
- SIR FAQs
- AC-wise SIR help desks
- SIR-2002 search facility (CEO Maharashtra)
The ECI's Voters' Services Portal also provides voter-registration services, electoral-roll search and application-status facilities. (Election Commission of India)
Bottom line
Maharashtra's SIR claims-and-objections deadline is now 12 October 2026, extended from 30 September. The deadline for disposal of notices, claims and objections is 10 November, and the final electoral roll is scheduled for 16 November 2026. (The Indian Express)
For citizens, the action plan is:
Check your name → check the ASDD/notice information if necessary → correct or claim through the appropriate official process → save your acknowledgement → track the outcome.
The extension is extra time to act, not a reason to postpone the check.
CEO Maharashtra — SIR 2026 resources
This article reflects the revised Maharashtra SIR schedule reported/announced on 26 September 2026. Check the official CEO Maharashtra and ECI portals for any subsequent schedule or procedural changes.