Assam Election 2026:The Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 will beheld as a single election day when more than 2.49 crore voters will participate in the election process at 126 voting stations. The Election Commission of India will supervise the voting process which will begin on April 9, 2026 and end with results announcement on May 4, 2026.
Assam Election 2026: Key Dates & Overview
- Polling Date: April 9, 2026
- Counting of Votes: May 4, 2026
- Total Seats: 126 Assembly constituencies
- Total Voters: ~2.49 crore registered electors
Polling stations generally operate between, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (may vary slightly by location)
The election will be conducted in one phase across the entire state, ensuring streamlined voting logistics.
Assam Election 2026 Schedule Out: Check Poll Date, Total Seats, Result Date and Key Details
How To Check Your Polling Booth?
1. Go to the official voter portal: https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in or use Voter Helpline App
2. Enter your:
- Name / EPIC (Voter ID number)
- District / Constituency
3. Download or view your voter slip
4. Note your Polling Booth Number and Address
Voters can also call the Voter Helpline at 1950 (please add your STD code before dialling) or SMS space to 1950. SMS space to 1950 (EPIC stands for Electors Photo Identity Card also commonly known as Voter ID card). Example: If your EPIC is 13567890 then SMS “ECI 13567890″ to 1950.
Even if you have a Voter ID card, you cannot vote if your name is not on the latest voter list.
Accepted ID Proofs for Voting
To cast your vote, you must carry one of the following:
- EPIC (Voter ID Card)
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour
- PAN Card
- Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR
- MNREGA Job Card (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee)
- Pension document with photograph
- Official identity cards issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs
Voters can participate in elections without a Voter ID if their name appears on the voter list and they present valid identification.
Step-by-Step: How To Vote Using EVM & VVPAT?
India uses Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) together with VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) to maintain transparent electoral operations.
Voting Process:
1. Poll officials verify your identity
2. Your finger is marked with indelible ink
3. You receive permission to vote
4. Enter the voting compartment
5. Press the button next to your chosen candidate on the EVM
6. A beep sound confirms your vote
7. You can see your vote slip briefly on the VVPAT screen
The election authorities conduct complete testing of EVMs and VVPATs before elections to confirm their system performance.
Special Voting Options (Postal Ballot)
Certain voters can vote without visiting polling booths:
- Senior citizens (above 85 years)
- Persons with disabilities (PwD)
- Service voters (armed forces, etc.)
- Election duty staff
The electoral system offers voters the option to use postal ballot voting as a method which enables inclusive participation.
