Assembly Election 2026: How to Find Your Nearest Polling Booth? A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for this Election

As the assembly election approaches, voters are confused and wondering how to find the nearest polling booth. If you are also looking for the same answer, you are on the right page. Here you will get to know all about where to find, how to find, and important things to consider.

As with every election, it is important for every voter to know about their designated voting polling booth or station. The Election Commission of India (ECI) offers multiple resources for voters to find their designated polling booth.

Here is the ultimate step-by-step guide to help you find one. Not one, but there are multiple options ECI provides to find your nearest election polling booth.

Verify your Name in the Assembly Election Electoral Roll

Before you move further to find the nearest polling booth, it is essential to check your name in the electoral roll. You can check your name in the list online by simply following these steps:

1. Visit the National Voter’s Service Portal (NVSP) at nvsp.in. 

2. Navigate to the ‘Search in Electoral Roll’ section.

3. Enter your personal details or your EPIC (Elector Photo Identity Card) number.

4. After submitting the required information, the system will confirm your registration status.

Now, you can search for your nearest polling booth for this assembly election.

Find Your Assembly Election Polling Station via the ECI Portal

Once your name is confirmed in the electoral roll, you can find your nearest polling station as follows:

1. Visit the electoral search page at electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.

2. Enter your EPIC number and select your state.

3. Complete the captcha verification and click on ‘Search.’

4. The system will display your polling station’s name, along with the address.

Find Your Assembly Election Polling Station via Voter Helpline Mobile Application

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it easier for voters to check for their polling booth and other important details on their mobiles through the voter helpline mobile application.

You can download the app from both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. After downloading the app, open it and select the ‘Search Your Name in Electoral Roll’ option.

Enter your Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number or personal details. The app will display your nearest polling station information.

Find Your Assembly Election Polling Station via SMS

If not via the mobile app, you can also get your nearest polling booth information via SMS. You simply need to send an SMS to 1950 in the format: EPIC <space> (Your EPIC Number), and you will receive a reply with your nearest polling booth station information.

Contact Voter Helpline for further Assembly Election Assistance

If you find any difficulty or require further assistance in locating your nearest polling booth for the assembly election, ECI provides a helpline to assist you. 

Call the Voter Helpline number at 1950, and they will guide you to your nearest polling booth.

Things to Consider for Assembly Election

While you are all prepared for this assembly election, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. 

While visiting the polling station at the time of the voting day, it is essential to carry your photo identification proof along with your voter ID card.

Polling hours are typically from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. However, confirm the exact timings for your nearest and local polling station in advance to avoid any delays.

Stick to and follow all the safety protocols as mandated by the Election Commission to prevent any mishap.