Published: 20 February 2026Udaipur Times / New Kerala / Election Commission of IndiaRajasthan
Rajasthan SIR-2026 Final Electoral Roll Published; 5.15 Crore Voters Enrolled Across 199 Assembly Constituencies, Gender Ratio Improves
On February 21, 2026, the Election Commission of India published the final electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 for Rajasthan, revised from the originally scheduled date of February 14. Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan announced the publication of the final voter list covering 199 Assembly constituencies (excluding Anta), incorporating approximately 5.15 crore registered voters.
The revision process ran from October 27, 2025 to February 21, 2026. As of the draft publication (December 16, 2025), 5,04,71,324 voters were enrolled, after 41,84,891 voters were removed as ASD (Absent, Shifted, or Dead). Key improvements include: the gender ratio of voters rising from 909 to 911 females per 1,000 males, with notable gains in Jaipur and Kota districts; young voters aged 18–19 increased by over 4.35 lakh, with Jaipur registering the highest surge at 1.3%. The SIR exercise is conducted periodically under Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, to ensure the accuracy of electoral rolls and strengthen democratic participation ahead of local body and state elections.
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How many Assembly constituencies are covered in Rajasthan's SIR-2026 final electoral roll?
Explanation · Correct answer DRajasthan SIR-2026 electoral roll covers 199 Assembly constituencies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a special/intensive electoral-roll revision ordered by the Election Commission of India when deeper verification is required. Routine summary revision is the regular annual process; SIR adds more intensive verification, additions, deletions, and corrections to improve roll accuracy.
How many voters were enrolled in Rajasthan's SIR-2026 final electoral roll?
Rajasthan's SIR-2026 final electoral roll published on February 21, 2026 enrolled 5.15 crore voters across 199 assembly constituencies.
How did the gender ratio in Rajasthan's voter list change after SIR-2026?
The gender ratio in Rajasthan's electoral roll improved from 909 females per 1,000 males to 911, reflecting increased participation of women voters in the electoral process.
What was notable about youth voter enrollment in SIR-2026?
Young voter enrollment for the 18–19 age group increased by 4.35 lakh (4,35,000), significantly boosting the participation of first-time young voters in Rajasthan's democracy.
Under which constitutional provision does the Election Commission oversee electoral rolls?
The Election Commission of India derives its authority over electoral rolls from Article 324 of the Constitution, which vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the ECI, including preparation and maintenance of accurate voter lists.
