UP SIR: How to check your name in the electoral roll and why this revision matters?

With Uttar Pradesh launching a state-wide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the 2003 electoral roll for the first time in over 20 years, how can voters check their names online, why is the exercise being conducted, and what happens next?

New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list that dates back to 2003. This is the most extensive review of the electoral rolls in more than two decades.

The revision process began on November 4, 2025, and is being implemented across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Its main objective is to ensure that every eligible citizen is correctly listed in the electoral database while removing duplicate, deceased, and migrated entries.

Officials said this revision is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process as the state prepares for future elections.

Why Is This Revision Important?

The SIR exercise is designed to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and accuracy in voter rolls. Over the years, millions of voters have moved, passed away, or reached voting age.

This revision will:

• Add newly eligible voters who have turned 18.
• Remove names of deceased or migrated citizens.
• Eliminate duplicate or fake entries.
• Correct spelling and address inconsistencies.

By doing so, the Election Commission aims to prevent electoral discrepancies and strengthen voter trust.

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How To Check Your Name In The Uttar Pradesh 2003 Voter List

Voters can verify whether their names are included in the 2003 electoral roll through the official CEO Uttar Pradesh website. Here’s a detailed guide:

• Go to https://ceouttarpradesh.nic.in
• Close the pop-up and select ‘Voter Services’.
• Click on ‘Electoral Roll PDF 2003’ from the dropdown menu.
• Choose your District and Assembly Constituency, then click ‘Show’.
• A table will appear displaying AC Number, Part Number, Polling Station Name, and Download Link.
• Browse through pages to find your polling part.
• Click ‘Download’, enter the captcha, and open the PDF.
• Check your name, your family members’ names, and other registered voters in your polling part.

This step is crucial to ensure your name remains on the voter roll before the final list is published.

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Who Needs To Fill The SIR Enumeration Form?

Every registered voter in the 12 states and union territories participating in the revision must fill out an enumeration form. These include Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

From November 4 to December 4, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will personally visit every household to distribute and collect these forms. If residents are unavailable, BLOs will revisit.

Key Dates To Remember

Enumeration Period: November 4 to December 4, 2025

Draft List Publication: December 9, 2025

Claims and Objections: Until January 8, 2026

Verification and Hearings: By January 31, 2026

Final List Publication: February 7, 2026

What Voters Should Do Now?

• Verify the identity of BLOs through their official ID cards.
• Keep your Voter ID (EPIC), Aadhaar, and proof of residence ready.
• Fill the enumeration form carefully, ensuring names and addresses match earlier records.
• If a family member is away, another adult can fill their details responsibly.
• Once the draft roll is out, recheck your name and submit corrections, if needed.
• Officials have urged citizens to actively participate in this exercise to ensure clean and accurate voter rolls ahead of the upcoming elections.