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Explained: UP SIR draft roll — how to find your name, what to do if it’s not on the list, how to get it added

A total of 2.89 crore voters have been deleted following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

3 min readLucknowUpdated: Jan 7, 2026 12:21 PM IST

The exercise aims to include eligible voters missing from the rolls, remove duplicate or ineligible entries, and correct errors in existing voter details. (file)

Uttar Pradesh’s draft electoral roll is out. A total of 12.55 crore voters have been retained while 2.89 crore have been struck off following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

UP Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa said the 2.89 crore names are those whom Booth Level Officers (BLOs) could not locate or whose enumeration forms they didn’t receive. He said these electors had either permanently shifted from their earlier residence, were found missing or absent from the polling area concerned, or failed to submit the forms by December 26, 2025.

The Indian Express breaks down how you can track name deletions and file objections.

How can you check if your name is on the draft roll?

One can directly contact their respective booth-level officer (BLO), check the ECINET mobile app, or visit the official websites — ceouttarpradesh.nic.in, or voters.eci.gov.in.

How can you find if your name is in the ‘uncollectable’ or deleted list?

According to CEO Rinwa, these lists can be found online on ceouttarpradesh.nic.in, or voters.eci.gov.in websites under the ASDDR list (A-‘Absent’, S ‘Shifted’, D ‘Dead’, D ‘Duplicate’ and R as ‘Enumeration Form Refused’).

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Names registered at more than one location will be retained at only one location.

What can you do if your name is not on the list?

For those whose names are not on the list, one needs to fill out and submit Form-6.

While Form-6 is for new voters, Form-6A is for overseas voters, Form-7 is for removal of name or objections, and Form-8 is for corrections/replacements.

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Application forms can be obtained from and submitted to the BLO, the Voter Registration Centre (VRC) at the Tehsil office, or ceouttarpradesh.nic.in. Applications can also be submitted online through the ECINET mobile app or voters.eci.gov.in.

What are the documents you need to submit?

In case of new voters filling up Form 6, these documents can be submitted as proof of date of birth: birth certificate by local body, Aadhaar card, PAN card, driver’s licence, class 10th or 12th certificates by CBSE, ICSE or State Board.

For proof of residence, one of these documents can be given: water, electricity, gas connection bills, provided you’ve been living at that address for at least a year; Aadhaar card, current passbook of nationalised or scheduled bank or post office; passport, registered rent lease deed in case of tenants; or revenue department’s land-owning records.

What are the key dates to remember?

The claims and objections period is from January 6, 2026 to February 6, 2026.

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The notice phase and disposal of claims/objections will take place from January 6, 2026 to February 27, 2026.

The final electoral roll will be published on March 6, 2026.

Maulshree Seth

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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