Election Commission of India Extends SIR Deadline in Six States: Check the Complete List and Revised Schedule Here

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Rolls in six states of India, which are Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Telangana & Delhi, to give voters and election officials additional time to complete the verification process.

This extension will enable the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to continue house-to-house verification to ensure the electoral rolls are accurate before they are finalised. Explore all the state-wise lists with their extended date with revised schedules.

List of States Where the SIR Has Been Extended 

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for the six states, which are:

1. Andhra Pradesh

2. Haryana

3. Punjab

4. Telangana

5. Karnataka

6. Delhi

Andhra Pradesh & Haryana

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the ongoing SIR schedule in Andhra Pradesh & Haryana for 10 days.

Revised Schedule

Punjab

The schedule for SIR in Punjab is also revised by ECI; check below for all its extended dates:

Telangana

The schedule for SIR in Telangana is also revised by ECI; check below for all its extended dates:

Karnataka

The schedule for SIR in Karnataka is also revised by ECI; check below for all its extended dates:

Delhi

The schedule for SIR in Delhi is also revised by ECI; check below for all its extended dates:

Chandigarh Completed its First Phase Enumeration

The Union Territory of Chandigarh has successfully completed the enumeration phase of the special intensive revision.

Key Highlights:

• Enumeration period: 15 June-14 July 2026

• Registered voters covered: 5,16,427

• Enumeration forms receive and digitised: 4,50,246

• The draft electoral roll will be published on 21 July 2026

What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a comprehensive, house-to-house verification and update of electoral rolls which is conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to verify and update the electoral rolls (voter list).

Why has the Election Commission extended the SIR schedule in these six states?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule in these six states, including Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Telangana & Delhi, to provide:

• More time for house-to-house verification by booth-level officers.

• Given extra time for voters to submit enumeration forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Electoral Roll?

An electoral roll is the official list of all the eligible voters in their constituency. Only voters whose names appear in the electoral roll can vote in elections.

Who are Booth Level Officers (BLO)?

Booth Level Officers (BLO) are local government officials who are appointed by the Election Commission of India to:

• Verify the voter details

• Conduct house-to-house visits

• Collect the Enumeration forms

• Make at least 3 visits to the house of each elector

What are the eligibility criteria for electors in India?

As per Article 326 of the Constitution of India, the eligibility criteria for electors in India,

• Citizen of India

• At least 18 years of age

• Ordinarily resident of the constituency

• Not disqualified under any law

So, this was all about six states where SIR has been extended by the Election Commission of India.