Delhi Draft Voter List 2026: Over 47 Lakh Names Missing; Here’s How to Apply Before September 30

Voters in Delhi should check their names in the newly released draft electoral roll, as more than 47 lakh names have not been included in the list published under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

According to the report, the draft voter list was released on August 31, 2026, and covers an electorate of around 1.45 crore voters. People whose names do not appear in the draft roll still have an opportunity to submit a claim for inclusion.

The claims period runs from August 31 to September 30, 2026, while the final voter list is scheduled to be published on November 4, 2026.

For Delhi residents, the first step is therefore simple: check whether your name appears in the draft electoral roll. If it is there and the details are correct, no immediate action is required. If the name is missing, eligible voters can follow the prescribed process to seek inclusion.

How to Check Your Name in Delhi Draft Voter List

Voters can check their registration details online through the election authorities' voter-search facility.

The report describes multiple ways to search for a voter record, including using the EPIC number, registered mobile number, personal information or the downloadable electoral-roll PDF.

Checking the details early is important because it leaves enough time to take corrective action before the September 30 deadline.

Option 1: Search Using Your EPIC Number

If you have your voter ID card, one of the simplest methods is to use your EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number.

Select Delhi as the state or region, enter the EPIC number and complete the required captcha verification.

The system can then display the corresponding voter registration information if a matching record is available.

According to the source, voters can also search using the mobile number registered with the Election Commission after selecting Delhi and the preferred language.

Don't Have Your EPIC Number? Search With Personal Details

Voters may also be able to search using their personal information.

The details required can include the voter's name, relative's name as recorded in the electoral details, date of birth or age, gender, Assembly constituency and other identifying information.

After a successful search, the system can show the page containing the voter's registration details. The report says this information can also be printed for reference.

Option 2: Download the Voter List PDF

Another way to check the draft roll is through the electoral-roll PDF.

For this method, voters need to select relevant information such as the state, district, Assembly constituency and language.

They can then access the voter-list PDF associated with the relevant polling booth and search for their name and other details.

This option may be useful when an individual search does not immediately return the expected result or when voters want to inspect the electoral roll for their polling area.

What If Your Name Is Already in the Draft List?

If your name appears in the draft voter list and all the information is correct, the report says there is no need for any additional action at this stage.

However, voters should not stop after merely finding their name.

It is advisable to carefully check the spelling of the name, residential address and other electoral details. If something is incorrect, the appropriate correction process can be used.

What If Your Name Is Missing?

A missing name in the draft electoral roll does not necessarily mean the process has ended for that voter.

Eligible people whose names are absent can submit a claim for inclusion during the designated period from August 31 to September 30, 2026.

The report advises affected voters to contact their local Booth Level Officer (BLO) and complete the prescribed process within the deadline.

Waiting until the last few days could make the process more difficult if additional documents or corrections are required, so eligible voters may prefer to check their status well before September 30.

Form 6 Required for Adding a Name

An eligible voter whose name is missing from the electoral roll will need to use Form 6 to seek inclusion, according to the report.

Submitting the form alone may not be sufficient.

Applicants are also required to provide the prescribed declaration and supporting documents needed for the claim.

The information and documents submitted as part of the application will be considered under the applicable electoral-roll process before the name can be included.

What If You Have Shifted to a New Address?

A different procedure applies when a person's name is already registered but their place of residence has changed.

According to the source, Form 8 is used when a voter needs to update their address because of a change in residence, including relevant changes within or between Assembly constituencies.

Form 8 can also be used for corrections to electoral details.

This distinction is important:

Form 6 is relevant for eligible people seeking inclusion of their name, while Form 8 is used for specified changes or corrections to an existing electoral registration.

Found Your Name but Details Are Wrong? Don't Ignore It

Voters should also check whether the information displayed against their name is accurate.

Errors in the name, address, age or other personal details should not be ignored simply because the voter appears in the draft list.

The election process provides a mechanism for seeking corrections.

According to the report, election authorities may also issue notices in connection with discrepancies identified during the revision process.

Key Dates Delhi Voters Should Remember

More Than 47 Lakh Names Not Included in Draft Roll

The scale of the revision makes it particularly important for Delhi voters to verify their status.

According to the report, more than 47 lakh names out of an electorate of around 1.45 crore were not included in the draft list released as part of the SIR exercise.

However, the key word is draft.

People whose names are missing and who meet the eligibility requirements have an opportunity to submit their claims during the prescribed period. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be issued only after the claims process.

Delhi Voter List 2026: What You Should Do Now

Delhi voters can follow a straightforward approach.

First, search for your name using your EPIC number, registered mobile number, personal details or the relevant electoral-roll PDF.

If your name appears and the information is correct, no immediate additional action is required.

If your name is missing and you are eligible for inclusion, contact the local BLO and submit Form 6 with the prescribed declaration and supporting documents before September 30.

If you are already registered but need to update your address or correct eligible details, use Form 8 through the prescribed process.

The final Delhi voter list is scheduled to be published on November 4, 2026, making the claims-and-corrections period particularly important for anyone who finds a problem in the current draft roll.