If you live in Hyderabad, there are two voter-related things you should sort out right now: making sure your name is correctly on the electoral roll, and — importantly in 2026 — completing your SIR Enumeration Form. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a nationwide exercise to clean up the voter list, and Telangana’s SIR began on 25 June 2026. If you don’t complete it, your name may not appear in the final voter list. This guide explains both, in plain language.
Part 1: What is SIR, and why it matters right now
SIR (Special Intensive Revision) is a house-to-house verification of the electoral roll by the Election Commission of India. Its goal is to make the voter list accurate — removing names of people who have died, moved away permanently, or are duplicated, while making sure every eligible citizen stays on the list.
The key point for you: if your Enumeration Form isn’t submitted, your name may not appear in the draft roll, which can affect your right to vote. So this is worth doing now, not later.
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) go door-to-door to help households fill the form. But you can also complete it yourself online from home — which is faster if you meet the requirements below.
Part 2: How to fill the SIR Enumeration Form online
You can submit your Enumeration Form online at the official ECI voter portal: voters.eci.gov.in/sir
Before you start, check these prerequisites:
- Your mobile number must be linked to your Voter ID (EPIC). If it isn’t, you’ll first need to submit Form 8 (see Part 3) to link it.
- The name on your EPIC should match your Aadhaar as closely as possible.
- Keep your EPIC number ready.
Steps to submit online:
- Go to voters.eci.gov.in/sir (or the ECI Voters Portal homepage and find the “Fill Enumeration Form” button under SIR 2026 services).
- Log in with your mobile number or EPIC number and the captcha.
- The system finds your record. You may be asked how your details relate to the last SIR electoral roll (in Telangana, the last SIR was in 2002) — for example, whether your own name or a parent’s name appears in that old roll.
- Fill in the required details for yourself (and family members whose names appear in the 2002 roll, if applicable). Enter everything carefully.
- Photo upload is optional — you can skip it at this step.
- Preview the form and check every detail is correct.
- Click Submit. You’ll be taken to the Aadhaar e-Sign page.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and verify the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile. Aadhaar e-Sign is mandatory to complete online submission.
- On success, your form is digitally signed and submitted. Keep the acknowledgement.
A few important notes:
- Providing your Aadhaar number is optional in the form itself, but Aadhaar e-Sign is required to submit online. If you can’t e-Sign, wait for the BLO to collect the form at your home instead.
- If your mobile isn’t linked to your EPIC, the online route won’t work until you fix that with Form 8 first.
- If you can’t complete it online, the BLO will visit your home (they make multiple visits) to help you fill and submit it — so don’t panic if online doesn’t work for you.
Part 3: Everyday voter tasks (any time, not just during SIR)
Separately from SIR, here’s how to handle the common voter needs at voters.eci.gov.in:
Check if your name is on the electoral roll: Go to the portal’s “Search in Electoral Roll” and search by your details or your EPIC number. This confirms whether you’re currently registered and shows your polling station.
Register as a new voter (first time / turned 18): Use Form 6 on the portal. You’ll need proof of age, address, and a photo.
Correct a mistake, change address, or link your mobile: Use Form 8 — this covers correcting details (name spelling, date of birth), shifting your address within or across constituencies, and updating your mobile number against your EPIC.
Find your polling station and ward: Once your name is found in the roll, the portal shows your polling station, part number, and serial number. Your ward is determined by your address — you can confirm your ward and its details on your ward page here on HyderabadMirror.
FAQs
Is filling the SIR form compulsory?
If you want to be sure your name stays on the final roll, yes — complete it. If the form isn’t submitted, your name may not appear in the draft roll.
Do I have to give my Aadhaar for voter SIR?
In the form, Aadhaar is optional. But to submit online, Aadhaar e-Sign (with OTP) is required. Otherwise, let the BLO collect the physical form.
My mobile isn’t linked to my Voter ID. What now?
You need to submit Form 8 first to link your mobile, then do the SIR form.
What was the “last SIR” in Telangana?
2002. The current exercise maps your details against that 2002 roll where possible.
I can’t do it online — will I be left out?
No. BLOs visit homes multiple times to help. Just make sure the form reaches your BLO.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information. Always use the official ECI portal — voters.eci.gov.in/sir — for the SIR form and all voter services. Dates and steps can change, so check the portal and your state CEO site for the latest. To confirm your ward and local details, see your ward page.
