Delhi Voter Registration 2026: 2.3 Lakh New Applicants Surge
Over 2.3 lakh new voter registration applications received in Delhi during the Special Intensive Revision. Check key dates and form details.
The national capital is witnessing a massive wave of civic engagement as the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, carries out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Between August 31 and October 15, a staggering 230,165 new Delhi voter registration 2026 applications (Form-6) were submitted, signaling a strong push by citizens to ensure their voices are heard in future elections.
This extensive exercise, running from August 31 to October 30, 2026, is driven by a clear mandate: to ensure that no eligible citizen is left off the rolls while simultaneously ensuring that no ineligible person is included. The effort spans all 13 districts of Delhi, aiming for maximum accuracy in the city's voting records.
The Numbers: A Detailed Breakdown
The latest status report reveals a significant volume of activity across various categories of electoral forms. Beyond the recent surge in new registrations, the numbers show a comprehensive cleanup and update of the database:
- New Registrations (Form-6): 230,165 applications were received between August 31 and October 15, adding to the 212,400 applications already recorded by August 30.
- Overseas Voters (Form-6A): 406 applications were filed during the latest period, following 1,351 earlier submissions.
- Objections and Deletions (Form-7): 12,568 applications were received recently, alongside 51,471 previous entries.
- Corrections and Address Changes (Form-8): 87,173 applications were submitted in the latest window, adding to the 260,768 entries recorded previously.
How to Participate and Verify Details
The draft electoral roll was published on August 31 and is currently open for public inspection. Citizens can verify their details through two primary channels:
- Visiting their local polling stations.
- Accessing the official CEO Delhi electoral roll portal.
For those who need assistance or wish to make updates in person, the authorities have scheduled special camps at polling stations across the city on October 18 and October 25.
Which Form Should You Use?
To make the process seamless, the CEO has clarified the usage of specific forms:
- Form-6: For eligible citizens who will turn 18 on or before October 1, 2026, and wish to register as new voters.
- Form-8: For existing voters who need to correct errors in their details or update their residential address.
Key Deadlines to Remember
The window for updating electoral records is closing soon. Residents are urged to act quickly to avoid missing the cutoff:
October 30, 2026: Deadline for the submission of claims and objections.
November 30, 2026: Deadline for authorities to dispose of all submissions.
December 4, 2026: Publication of the final electoral roll.
The CEO of Delhi has issued a strong appeal to all eligible citizens to actively participate in this revision process, ensuring that their electoral information is precise and up-to-date before the final list is officially released in December.