Karnataka SIR Voter List 2026: Check Your Name, Draft Roll, Notices, Claims and Important Dates
Karnataka SIR Voter List 2026: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka has now entered a very important stage. The draft electoral roll was published on August 24, 2026, and voters are being asked to verify whether their names and details are correctly included.
According to the latest information, the draft roll contains around 4.46 crore electors, compared with about 5.54 crore electors in the earlier roll. More than 1.07 crore entries were not carried forward into the draft roll after the SIR enumeration process and were categorised under groups such as Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate and Others (ASDDO).
However, it is important to understand that a name not appearing in the draft roll does not automatically mean that the person has permanently lost the right to vote. The SIR process provides a period for claims, objections, verification and hearings before the final electoral roll is published.
Therefore, every voter in Karnataka should check the draft voter list carefully and take appropriate action if their name is missing or if there is an error in their details.
What Is SIR?
SIR stands for Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
The purpose of an electoral-roll revision is to ensure that the voter database is accurate and updated. During the process, election officials verify voter information and identify entries that may require further examination.
The categories used during the Karnataka SIR exercise include voters who are reported as absent, permanently shifted, deceased, duplicate entries and certain other cases requiring verification.
The Election Commission’s official voter services portal provides facilities related to SIR, including searching the name in the electoral roll, checking previous SIR records and submitting documents against notices.
The important point for voters is that verification is still ongoing. The draft list is not the final list.
Karnataka SIR Draft Voter List 2026 Released
The Karnataka draft electoral roll was published on August 24, 2026.
The latest reports indicate that the draft roll has approximately 4,46,80,151 voters. More than 1.07 crore names from the earlier electoral roll were not carried forward into the draft, following the enumeration and verification exercise.
This large number does not mean that all of those people are permanently removed from voting.
Many entries were identified under categories such as:
- Absent
- Permanently shifted
- Deceased
- Duplicate or potentially duplicate entries
- Other cases requiring verification
In addition, around 43.81 lakh voters are expected to receive notices because their records require further verification or could not be properly mapped during the SIR process.
This is why voters should not panic after hearing that a large number of names have not been included in the draft.
Why Should You Check Your Name?
Your name in the electoral roll is extremely important because simply possessing a physical voter ID card does not by itself guarantee that your name will appear in the current electoral roll.
The Election Commission advises electors to verify their registration details and ensure that the information in the electoral roll is correct.
If your name is missing from the draft list, you should immediately check the official voter services portal and, where required, approach the appropriate election officials.
Checking early gives you time to identify an issue and submit a claim or correction before the applicable deadline.
How to Check Your Name Online
Voters can use the official Election Commission of India voter services portal to search their electoral-roll information.
Step 1: Visit the official voter portal
Open the Election Commission of India’s voter services website.
Official ECI Voter Services Portal
The official portal includes options for searching electoral-roll information and SIR-related services.
Step 2: Select the voter search option
Use the electoral-roll search facility and enter the required information.
Depending on the available search option, you may be able to search using details such as:
- EPIC/Voter ID number
- Name
- Relative’s name
- State
- District
- Assembly Constituency
- Other available voter details
Step 3: Verify the information
After finding your record, carefully check:
- Your name
- Age or date-of-birth-related details
- Relative’s name
- Assembly Constituency
- Polling station
- Part number
- Serial number
- EPIC number
If everything is correct, keep a note of the information for future reference.
What If Your Name Is Missing?
If your name does not appear in the draft electoral roll, do not immediately assume that your voter registration has been permanently cancelled.
The draft stage is followed by the claims and objections process.
The Election Commission has provided an opportunity for affected voters to establish their eligibility and seek inclusion or correction where appropriate. Reports quoting Karnataka election authorities say voters whose names are absent from the draft can use the prescribed process, including Form 6 for inclusion, while Form 8 is used for corrections in existing electoral-roll entries.
The correct form depends on the specific problem, so voters should verify the current instructions on the official ECI portal or contact the relevant election official.
What Are the Important Karnataka SIR Dates?
The revised Karnataka SIR schedule is particularly important.
According to the revised schedule, the key dates are:
House-to-house verification by BLOs: June 30 to August 17, 2026
Draft electoral roll: August 24, 2026
Claims and objections: August 24 to September 23, 2026
Notice phase and disposal of claims/objections: August 24 to October 22, 2026
Final electoral roll: October 27, 2026
The revised schedule was reported by the Chief Electoral Officer’s office and other reports following the Election Commission’s extension of the Karnataka SIR process.
Therefore, September 23, 2026 is an especially important date for voters who need to submit claims or objections under the current schedule.
The final electoral roll is currently scheduled for publication on October 27, 2026.
What Does ASDDO Mean?
One of the most discussed terms in the Karnataka SIR exercise is ASDDO.
It refers to categories involving voters identified as:
A – Absent
S – Shifted
D – Dead
D – Duplicate
O – Others
The categorisation is part of the verification exercise.
Being placed in such a category during the SIR process should not be interpreted as a final decision about a person’s eligibility without considering the subsequent claims, objections and verification process.
The draft-stage exclusion of more than one crore entries has therefore generated considerable attention, but the electoral roll process includes mechanisms through which eligible voters can present their claims.
Why Are So Many Names Not in the Draft?
The election authorities have been conducting house-to-house verification to update the voter database.
During such an exercise, some voters may have moved permanently to another location. Some registered voters may have died. Some entries may be duplicates, while others may not have been successfully verified or mapped.
Recent reports state that among the more than 1.07 crore entries not carried forward, a substantial number were classified as permanently shifted or deceased, while others were categorised as duplicate or other cases.
This is precisely why the notice and claims process matters.
If a genuine voter is incorrectly excluded, that voter needs to use the available opportunity to establish the correct details.
What Should Voters Do If They Receive a Notice?
If you receive an official notice connected with the SIR process, do not ignore it.
Read the notice carefully and identify:
- Why the notice was issued.
- What information or documents are requested.
- Which election official is handling the case.
- The date or procedure for responding.
- Whether you need to appear for verification or submit documents.
According to reports, the Election Commission has deployed additional Assistant Electoral Registration Officers to assist with verification and claims involving voters whose records require attention.
Keep copies of anything you submit and retain any acknowledgement or receipt provided by the election authorities.
What Documents May Be Required?
The exact documents required can depend on the nature of the issue and the instructions contained in the notice.
Therefore, voters should not rely on random social-media lists claiming that one particular document is universally required.
Instead, check the official notice and the current Election Commission instructions.
The official ECI portal provides voter services, including facilities for submitting documents against SIR-related notices.
If you are uncertain about the correct procedure, contact the relevant BLO, ERO/AERO or the official voter helpline.
Do Not Share Your Personal Details Publicly
This point is extremely important.
While checking your voter information online, do not post your complete voter ID number, Aadhaar number, mobile number, date of birth or other personal information on social media.
Be particularly careful about people who claim they can “restore” a deleted voter entry for a fee or ask you to send sensitive documents through WhatsApp.
Use official government portals and authorised election officials.
The Election Commission’s official voter services website should be the first place to check for voter-related services and instructions.
Can a Name Be Added Again?
If an eligible voter is missing from the draft roll, the claims and objections stage provides an opportunity to seek inclusion.
Recent reporting on the Karnataka SIR process says that voters whose names are missing can submit the appropriate claim, including the use of Form 6 for inclusion where applicable.
The process does not end on the day the draft list is released.
Officials will examine claims, objections and notices before the final electoral roll is prepared.
This is why voters should act within the prescribed period rather than waiting until the final publication date.
What If There Is a Mistake in Your Name?
Sometimes a voter may find that the name is present but another detail is incorrect.
Examples include:
- Spelling mistakes
- Wrong address
- Incorrect relative’s name
- Incorrect demographic details
- Other discrepancies in the electoral-roll entry
For corrections to existing entries, Form 8 is generally the relevant form under the ECI’s voter-service framework.
Always verify the current form and procedure on the official ECI portal before submitting an application.
What About New Voters?
The ECI voter portal also provides facilities for new voter registration.
According to the ECI, eligible Indian citizens who meet the applicable age and residence requirements can register as electors. The official portal provides Form 6 for new voter registration.
Therefore, young citizens who are becoming eligible to vote should also check the registration options instead of assuming that they will automatically be added to the electoral roll.
Karnataka SIR Is Not Yet the Final Stage
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the current voter-list news is that the August 24 draft list is the final list.
It is not.
The current process includes a claims and objections period followed by verification and disposal of cases.
The final Karnataka electoral roll is scheduled for publication on October 27, 2026, under the revised timetable.
That means voters have an important opportunity during the intervening period to check their records and take action if necessary.
Important Advice for Every Karnataka Voter
Whether you voted in previous elections or have had a voter ID for many years, it is a good idea to verify your current electoral-roll entry.
You should especially check your details if:
- You recently changed your address.
- You moved from one city to another.
- Your family member’s name has changed.
- A relative has passed away.
- Your voter information contains an error.
- You did not receive or submit an enumeration form.
- You received an SIR-related notice.
- Your name is missing from the draft roll.
Do not wait until the last day.
Official Website for Checking Voter Details
For reliable information, voters should use the official Election Commission of India portal.
Check Voter Services and SIR Information
The ECI portal currently provides SIR-related facilities including Search Your Name in Last SIR, electoral-roll search, document submission against notices and other voter services.
You can also use the ECI’s official electoral-roll download facility to access available electoral-roll PDFs.
Final Words
The Karnataka SIR voter-list exercise has entered a crucial stage after the publication of the draft electoral roll on August 24, 2026.
More than one crore earlier entries were not carried forward into the draft, while millions of voters are involved in the notice and verification process. However, the draft list is not the final electoral roll. Eligible voters have an opportunity to submit claims, objections or corrections through the prescribed process.
The most important thing for voters is simple: check your name, verify your details and do not ignore an official notice.
If your name is missing, do not depend on rumours or unofficial social-media posts. Check the official ECI portal, understand which application or claim is appropriate for your situation, and submit it within the prescribed deadline.
Under the current revised schedule, claims and objections can be submitted until September 23, 2026, while the final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on October 27, 2026.
Most importantly, remember that having a voter ID card and having your name correctly included in the current electoral roll are related but distinct matters. Before the next election, every eligible voter should make sure that their name, constituency and other details are correctly reflected in the electoral roll.
Disclaimer: Electoral-roll schedules, procedures and deadlines can change through official orders. This article is intended for general information. Always verify the latest instructions, deadlines and forms through the official Election Commission of India or Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka channels before submitting any application or personal documents.