Bihar 2025 Voter List Released: How to Check Name, Download E-EPIC & Fix Errors

The Election Commission of India has officially released the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) Final Voter List for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, marking a critical milestone ahead of polling. The list, finalized as of July 1, 2025, includes over 71 million registered voters across all 243 Assembly Constituencies and 90,712 polling booths — a figure confirmed by the Press Information Bureau on August 1, 2025. For millions of Bihar residents, this isn’t just bureaucratic paperwork; it’s their ticket to the ballot box. Missing your name? Wrong address? A typo in your father’s name? You’ve got time — but not much. The window to fix errors closes just 10 days before nominations open. Here’s how to act now.

How to Check If You’re on the Voter List

Verifying your registration is simpler than ever — and you don’t need to leave your home. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Bihar has made the process accessible through three main channels: websites, SMS, and apps.

Start with the official CEO Bihar website at ceoelection.bihar.gov.in. Select your district, then your assembly constituency, choose your preferred language, pick the roll type, enter the Captcha, and download the PDF. It’s straightforward, but if you’re not sure which constituency you’re in, the site’s BLO finder tool can help. Just click ‘Know Your (B.L.O)’ — it lists every Booth Level Officer by name, designation, and mobile number. These officers are your local link to the system.

For those who prefer the national portal, head to voters.eci.gov.in. Under ‘Search in Electoral Roll,’ you can either enter your EPIC number (your voter ID) or use ‘Search by Details’ — name, father’s/husband’s name, date of birth, gender, district, and constituency. If you’re unsure about any of those, try the SMS route. Text EPIC followed by your 10-digit voter ID (e.g., EPIC ABC1234567) to 9211728082 or 1950. You’ll get an instant reply with your polling booth number and confirmation of your name. No internet? No problem.

Download Your Digital Voter ID (E-EPIC)

Gone are the days of waiting for a physical card. The Election Commission of India now issues digital E-EPIC cards — secure, printable PDFs that are legally valid at polling stations. You can download yours from voters.eci.gov.in/home/e-epic-download or services.india.gov.in. Log in using your EPIC number and registered mobile number. Choose Bihar, verify the OTP sent to your phone, and download. It’s that simple.

The Voter Helpline App and the NVSP App — both available on Google Play and Apple App Store — offer the same functionality with a user-friendly interface. You can search your name, view your polling station on a map, and download your E-EPIC in under a minute. The app even remembers your details for future use. Over 3.2 million Bihar voters have already downloaded their E-EPIC since the portal went live.

What If Your Name Is Missing or Wrong?

Here’s the thing: about 1.6 lakh correction forms were submitted during the two-day verification window from August 1 to August 2, 2025. Of those, over 3,200 came from young voters who’ll turn 18 before October 1, 2025 — the cutoff for eligibility. If you’re among those who didn’t catch the window, or if you’re still not on the list, you can still file Form 6 for inclusion or correction.

Form 6 is available online via the National Voter Service Portal or the Voter Helpline App. You’ll need proof of identity, address, and age — Aadhaar, passport, or ration card will do. The deadline? Ten days before the last date for nominations. That’s not far off. Don’t wait. The Commission has already processed 47,506 forms from Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party supporters alone, showing how intensely this process is being used.

Who’s in Charge? And Where Can You Go for Help?

The entire operation is under the direct supervision of the Election Commission of India, the constitutional body that oversees all elections in the country. In Bihar, it’s the Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar that handles on-ground execution. Their office is at 7, Sardar Patel Marg (Mangles Road), Patna — 800015. Call 0612-2217956, fax 0612-2215611, or email [email protected].

There’s also a toll-free helpline: 1950. Call from any BSNL landline — no charges. The response time is usually under two minutes. People are reporting that the helpline staff are well-trained and patient, even when dealing with complex cases like name mismatches or duplicate entries.

Why This Matters

Bihar has nearly 72 million eligible voters — one of the largest electorates in the world. In 2020, voter turnout hit 57.7%. This year, with youth engagement rising and digital access expanding, officials expect even higher participation. But that only happens if people know they’re registered. A single missing name can mean a family’s vote is lost. A wrong polling booth can mean hours of walking in 40°C heat.

This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about democracy. The ECI’s push for digital verification, SMS alerts, and mobile apps is a quiet revolution — making the vote accessible to farmers in Gaya, students in Muzaffarpur, and daily wage workers in Patna’s slums. The system isn’t perfect. Some still struggle with OTP delays. Others can’t access smartphones. But the effort? It’s real.

What’s Next?

The next major date is the nomination deadline — expected in late September. After that, the final voter list will be frozen. No more changes. Campaigning begins in October. Polling will likely occur in October-November, with results declared by mid-November.

The ECI has also started testing biometric verification at select booths in Patna and Muzaffarpur. If successful, it could roll out statewide in 2026. For now, your E-EPIC and a valid ID are all you need.