Rajasthan SSR 2026: 2.40 lakh voters added to electoral roll in 20 days
Synopsis
In just 20 days, Rajasthan's SSR drive added over 2.40 lakh voters to the electoral roll — nearly 1.40 lakh of them first-time voters aged 18–19. With 3.52 lakh applications still in the pipeline and eight underperforming constituencies under warning, the final tally could climb considerably higher before the drive concludes.
Key Takeaways
2,40,534 new voters added to Rajasthan's electoral roll under the SSR drive between 1–20 October 2026 .
1,39,972 newly enrolled voters are from the 18–19 age group , with a processing rate of 58% of applications.
A total of 7,78,147 Form-6 applications were received; 3,52,778 remain pending the seven-day objection period.
Eight assembly constituencies — including Nokha, Barmer, and Ghatol — were formally warned for consistently low registration performance.
Eligible citizens can enrol online via voters.eci.gov.in or the ECINET platform .
A total of 2,40,534 eligible voters have been added to Rajasthan's electoral roll under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) drive, conducted between 1 October and 20 October 2026, in line with directives from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The campaign placed particular focus on enrolling first-time voters in the 18–19 age group, alongside other eligible citizens yet to register.
Application Numbers and Processing Status
Across all age groups, a total of 7,78,147 applications were received via Form-6 during the drive. Of these, 4,30,701 applications came from citizens in the 18–19 age bracket — including 31,600 advance applications received up to 1 October 2026. A further 3,47,446 applications were submitted by individuals aged 20 years and above between 1 October and 20 October.
Of the total applications received, 3,52,778 remain pending processing, awaiting completion of the prescribed seven-day objection period. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) have already acted favourably on applications resulting in the addition of over 2.40 lakh new voters.
Breakdown by Age Group
Chief Electoral Officer Naveen Mahajan confirmed that of the 2,40,534 newly added voters, 1,39,972 belong to the 18–19 age group, representing a processing rate of 58% of applications from that cohort. The remaining 1,00,562 are voters aged 20 years and above, with a processing rate of 54%. The balance of applications continues to be processed.
For the 18–19 age group, the districts leading in terms of percentage of applications received are Bundi, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Alwar, Tonk, Balotra, Churu, Kotputli-Behror, and Sawai Madhopur. For voters aged 20 and above, the top-performing districts by absolute application volume are Jaipur, Alwar, Churu, Karauli, Jodhpur, Sikar, Udaipur, Bhilwara, Pali, and Banswara.
Eight Constituencies Flagged for Low Performance
A review of the voter registration drive — based on an assessment of an earlier video conference and a report dated 20 October 2026 — identified eight assembly constituencies with consistently low registration progress. The constituencies issued formal warnings are Nokha, Ramganj Mandi, Barmer, Shiv, Ghatol, Dantaramgarh, Sangod, and Chhotan.
The concerned EROs have been directed to accelerate youth enrolment, prioritise processing of pending inclusion applications, and conduct daily progress reviews. This comes amid broader national efforts to maximise electoral participation ahead of future electoral cycles.
How Eligible Voters Can Register
Mahajan stated that eligible citizens can apply online for inclusion in the electoral roll by submitting Form-6 through the ECI portal at voters.eci.gov.in or via the ECINET platform. District Election Officers and EROs have been instructed to continuously monitor progress and ensure all applications are processed promptly under prescribed rules.
With over 3.52 lakh applications still in the pipeline, the final addition to Rajasthan's voter rolls is expected to be significantly higher once the objection period concludes and remaining applications are cleared.
Point of View
But with over 3.52 lakh applications still awaiting the objection period, the drive's real impact remains unresolved. More telling is the geographic unevenness — eight constituencies, including Barmer and Shiv in the politically sensitive western belt, lagging badly enough to draw formal warnings. Rajasthan's voter rolls have historically suffered from high rates of duplicate and ghost entries; a fast-tracked SSR that prioritises volume over verification could compound that problem. The true test of this exercise will be the quality, not just the quantity, of additions once EROs complete their scrutiny.
NationPress
22 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Summary Revision (SSR) in Rajasthan 2026?
The Special Summary Revision (SSR) is an Election Commission of India-mandated drive to update and expand the electoral roll, conducted in Rajasthan from 1 to 20 October 2026. It focuses on enrolling eligible citizens who have not yet registered, with particular emphasis on first-time voters aged 18–19.
How many new voters were added to Rajasthan's electoral roll under SSR 2026?
A total of 2,40,534 eligible voters were added to Rajasthan's electoral roll during the SSR drive. Of these, 1,39,972 are from the 18–19 age group and 1,00,562 are aged 20 years and above.
Which Rajasthan constituencies were warned for low voter registration?
Eight assembly constituencies were flagged for consistently low registration progress: Nokha, Ramganj Mandi, Barmer, Shiv, Ghatol, Dantaramgarh, Sangod, and Chhotan. Their Electoral Registration Officers have been directed to accelerate enrolment and conduct daily reviews.
How can eligible citizens register as voters in Rajasthan?
Eligible citizens can submit Form-6 online through the Election Commission of India portal at voters.eci.gov.in or via the ECINET platform to get their names added to the electoral roll.
What happens to the 3.52 lakh applications still pending?
The 3,52,778 pending applications will be processed after the completion of the prescribed seven-day objection period. Once cleared, they are expected to add significantly more voters to Rajasthan's electoral roll beyond the current 2,40,534.
