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West Bengal SIR 2025 | SIR 2025 begins: Here’s what voters and BLOs need to know

West Bengal SIR 2025 Voter List, Form, documents list, Eligibility: The Election Commission of India (ECI) kicked off the SIR process across the state this week.

Enumeration forms and other materials for SIR being distributed to BLOs at the Jessop Building, KolkataEnumeration forms and other materials for SIR being distributed to BLOs at the Jessop Building, Kolkata. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)
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West Bengal SIR 2025: If you live in West Bengal and plan to vote in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, here’s an important reminder — the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls has already begun. This means it’s time to check whether your name or the names of your parents and relatives is on the electoral roll of the 2002 SIR.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) kicked off the SIR process across the state this week. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are going door-to-door to distribute voter enumeration forms and verify details. The Voter lists of 2002 have been uploaded on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.

Bengal SIR news: What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll?

The Election Commission of India (ECI), through the West Bengal CEO, has launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 to ensure every eligible citizen’s details are correct before the state goes to polls next year.

During this process, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit homes across the state to distribute and collect voter enumeration forms, verify addresses, and guide citizens through the registration process.

West Bengal SIR: Important dates for SIR 2026 (West Bengal) are:

Phase Activity  Dates
House-to-House Enumeration BLOs visit homes to verify and collect 4 Nov – 4 Dec 2025
Draft Electoral Roll Publication First public voter list released 9 Dec 2025
Claims & Objections Period Correction requests and new registrations 9 Dec 2025 – 8 Jan 2026
Hearing & Verification (Notice Phase) Verification of claims and objections 9 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026
Final Electoral Roll Publication Final voter list released 7 Feb 2026

West Bengal SIR form: What will the BLO do?

The Booth Level Officer (BLO) will update your voter information. Here’s what to expect:

* The officer will visit your house between 4 November and 4 December 2025.
* They will provide you with prefilled voter enumeration forms in two copies.
* They will also guide you through the form-filling process.
* And, they will then collect the completed forms and hand you an acknowledgement receipt.

West Bengal sir documents list: What should you do as a voter?

West Bengal SIR list: How to check or submit voter details online?

You can complete the process digitally:

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Eligibility criteria

West Bengal SIR 2002: What should I do if my name is missing from the voter list?

Submit Form 6 online or through your BLO during the SIR process to add your name.

Bengal SIR update: When will the final voter list be published for the 2026 elections?

The final electoral roll will be released on 7 February 2026.

Bengal SIR voters verification process: Why is this important?

With the 2026 Assembly polls less than a year away, it’s crucial to ensure your name appears correctly on the West Bengal voter list 2026. Missing or incorrect details can stop you from casting your vote. The SIR 2025-26 is your opportunity to fix errors, add new voters, and make sure every eligible family member is included.

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