SIR Phase 1 · Updated 2026-08-04
Bihar SIR — Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
बिहार — विशेष संक्षिप्त पुनरीक्षण
Summary in Hindi (HI)
बिहार में विशेष मतदाता सूची पुनरीक्षण (Phase-I) का कार्य पूर्ण हो चुका है। संशोधित अंतिम सूची का प्रकाशन ५ जनवरी २०२६ को किया गया था।
Bihar SIR schedule — official ECI dates
| Timeline Stage | Scheduled Dates |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Preparation of Draft Roll | 1 July 2025 – 15 July 2025 |
| House-to-House Verification (BLO Visits) | 16 July 2025 – 31 August 2025 |
| Publication of Draft Electoral Roll | 15 September 2025 |
| Filing Claims & Objections Window | 15 September 2025 – 15 October 2025 |
| Disposal of Claims & Objections | By 30 October 2025 |
| Publication of Final Electoral Roll | 5 January 2026 |
Local Rules & Revision Highlights
- Bihar was the sole state covered in Phase-I of the Special Intensive Revision ordered in June 2025.
- The entire process was successfully completed with the final voter list published on 5 January 2026.
- The revision removed significant duplicate names across rural divisions.
- Eligible voters who missed this window can still apply online via continuous updating.
Documents Accepted in Bihar
Voters in Bihar submitting Form 6 (to restore a dropped name or request new registration) can submit standard ECI proofs. If your name was already in the last intensive revision roll, no document is normally required. Linkage with a parent's existing voter record is highly encouraged to prove residency in local assembly segments.
For a comprehensive list of all accepted identity, age, and address proofs, visit our Accepted Documents Directory .
Bihar SIR — questions people ask
- When did Bihar complete its Special Intensive Revision?
- Bihar completed its intensive revision with the publication of the final roll on 5 January 2026.
- Can I still register as a voter in Bihar?
- Yes. Since the intensive revision is complete, new voter registrations are handled through the standard 'Continuous Update' process using Form 6.
Official ECI & CEO Resources
Use the official links below to query your name in the electoral database, track your BLO name, or file claims online: