West Bengal Election Update: Link Mobile Number with Voter ID for SIR 2026; Check Key Dates & Steps

West Bengal has begun a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. It is now important for voters to link their mobile number with their Voter ID (EPIC) to avoid any last-minute issues.

According to the Election Commission of India, the draft electoral roll was published on December 15, 2025 covering more than 7.66 crore voters across the state. The SIR process was done to clean up voter lists, verifying entries, and addressing issues related to unregistered or missing voters. Hearings for unmapped voters, which is about 31 lakh voters from the 2002 list, is currently ongoing until February 7th. Final electoral roll publication will be done on February 14th.

Linking your mobile number with your Voter ID is essential during the West Bengal SIR 2026 process. A registered mobile number allows voters to receive OTP verification for online form submissions. They can also access online voter services on official portals. Without a linked mobile number, voters may face difficulties in completing online corrections or updates.

The draft voter list can be checked on election commison official website (voters.eci.gov.in), ECINET app and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal website

How to Link Mobile Number with Voter ID Online

Voters can link their mobile number with their EPIC using Form 8 through the National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP) or the Voter Helpline App.

Before starting the process, keep the following ready:

• EPIC (Voter ID) number
• Active mobile number
• Access to voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app
• An OTP will be sent to the new mobile number for verification.

Step-by-Step Guide to Link Mobile Number

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://voters.eci.gov.in

Step 2: Click on "Sign Up" if you are a new user. Enter mobile number, email ID, captcha, and verify using OTP sent to both.

Step 3: Log in using your mobile number and password or OTP.

Step 4: Click on "Fill Form 8" and select "Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll."

Step 5: Choose your state, district, and assembly constituency, then enter your EPIC number.

Step 6: Your voter details will appear automatically. Go to the Contact Details section.

Step 7: Enter the new mobile number (and email if required). Aadhaar details are optional. Upload documents if asked.

Step 8: Submit the declaration, enter captcha, click "Send OTP," verify the OTP, and submit the form.

Step 9: Note the reference number to track the status of your request online.

Offline Option Also Available

Voters who are not comfortable with online processes can visit their local Booth Level Officer (BLO) or Electoral Registration

Officer (ERO) office to get their mobile number linked with their Voter ID.