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SIR Phase 3 · Updated 2026-08-04

Punjab SIR — Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

ਪੰਜਾਬ — ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਸੰਖੇਪ ਸੁਧਾਰ

Short answer: The Special Intensive Revision status for Punjab is SIR in progress. The door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) began on 30 June 2026. The draft electoral roll is scheduled for 13 August 2026, followed by a claims window, leading to the final publication on 12 October 2026. The jurisdiction has 2.15 crore registered electors across 117 assembly constituencies.

Summary in Punjabi (PA)

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਵੋਟਰ ਸੂਚੀ ਸੁਧਾਰ ਮੁਹਿੰਮ ਤਹਿਤ ੯੦.੪% ਵੋਟਰਾਂ ਨੇ ਫਾਰਮ ਜਮ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਹਨ। ਡਰਾਫਟ ਰੋਲ ੧੩ ਅਗਸਤ ਨੂੰ ਅਤੇ ਫਾਈਨਲ ਰੋਲ ੧੨ ਅਕਤੂਬਰ ੨੦੨੬ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਰੀ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ।

Punjab SIR schedule — official ECI dates

Special Intensive Revision timeline schedule for Punjab state
Timeline Stage Scheduled Dates
Qualifying Date 1 October 2026
Preparation of Draft Roll 20 June 2026 – 29 June 2026
House-to-House Verification (BLO Visits) 30 June 2026 – 29 July 2026
Publication of Draft Electoral Roll 13 August 2026
Filing Claims & Objections Window 13 August 2026 – 12 September 2026
Disposal of Claims & Objections By 28 September 2026
Publication of Final Electoral Roll 12 October 2026

Local Rules & Revision Highlights

  • Punjab closed its physical enumeration phase with 1.94 crore out of 2.15 crore electors (90.4%) successfully returning signed verification forms.
  • An estimated 20.66 lakh names identified as absent, shifted, deceased, or duplicate will be omitted from the draft list.
  • The draft roll publication is set for 13 August 2026.
  • The final list for Punjab's electorate will be published on 12 October 2026.
  • Special focus was placed on border districts to clean up migrated and NRI electors who are no longer resident.

Documents Accepted in Punjab

Voters in Punjab 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 .

Punjab SIR — questions people ask

How many voter names are being dropped in Punjab's draft roll?
Around 20.66 lakh entries classified as dead, shifted, or duplicates will be removed from the draft roll on 13 August 2026.
What is the date for the draft roll in Punjab?
The draft roll for Punjab is scheduled for publication on 13 August 2026.
How does an NRI voter verify their status in Punjab?
Overseas electors must submit Form 6A to register or verify their status on the official website of CEO Punjab.

Use the official links below to query your name in the electoral database, track your BLO name, or file claims online:

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