A person can also use the NVSP (National Voters’ Service Portal) mobile application to view and download the voter list on their phone. The Election Commission has published a list of voters whose names were deleted from the draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar.
Step-by-step guide to verify your name:
Using the EPIC (Voter Identification) number
- Go to the official sites: voters.eci.gov.in Or ElectionSearch.eci.gov.in.
- Enter your EPIC number and security code (CAPTCHA).
- Click the Search button.
- If your name is on the list, the voter details will appear on the screen.
Via the NVSP portal (National Voter Services Portal)
- Visit the NVSP website.
- Click on “Search electoral lists”.
- You will see two options.
a) Search by personal details: Provide your name, age or date of birth, state (choose Bihar), district and constituency.
b) Search by EPIC Number: Enter your Voter ID number.
- After entering specific information, click Search.
- Your booth name, serial number and EPIC will appear if your name is present in the list.
Use the mobile app
- Download the official Election Commission app from the Play Store or App Store.
- Open the app and provide your details to search your name in the electoral roll.
SMS verification
- Text your EPIC number to 7738299899.
- Note that this service may sometimes be unavailable, so using the website or app is more reliable.
Via the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar
- Visit CEO Bihar website.
- Use the “Search Role” option to check if your name is included.
Summary table
| Method | What you need | Result |
| EPIC number (website) | Voter ID + CAPTCHA | Viewing your voter details |
| Personal details (NVSP portal) | Name, date of birth/age, location details | Search by personal information |
| NVSP Mobile App | App download + personal information | Search and download the voters list |
| SMS (7738299899) | EPIC number | SMS response (service availability may vary) |
| Bihar CEO Website | Access to the online portal | Search in Roll Status |
| If not found | Form 6 via NVSP or app | Registration request |
What to do if his name does not appear?
If a name is not found in the electoral roll or there is an error, you can request to be added using Form 6 via the NVSP portal or mobile app.
The Election Commission of India completed the SIR ahead of the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, in which around 6.5 million names were removed from the electoral roll to ensure that only legitimate and eligible voters remained.
