ECI to fast-track EPIC delivery; Electors to get EPICs within 15 days of update in the electoral rolls

Aizawl | June 18, 2025: In a move aimed at enhancing electoral services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to expedite the delivery of Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPICs). As per the new guidelines, EPICs will be delivered within 15 days of updates in electoral rolls, including new enrollments or changes in existing elector details.

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This initiative is part of the ECI's ongoing efforts to improve services for electors, under the vision of Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi. The new SOP is expected to benefit millions of electors across the country, ensuring timely receipt of their EPICs.

The new system will ensure real-time tracking of each stage right from the EPIC generation by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) till the delivery of EPIC to the elector through the Department of Posts (DoP). Electors will also receive notifications via SMS at each stage, keeping them informed about the status of their EPICs.

For this purpose, ECI has introduced a dedicated IT module on its recently launched ECINet platform. The new IT platform will replace the existing process by re-engineering the current system and streamlining the workflow. DoP’s Application Programme Interface (API) will be integrated with the ECINet for seamless delivery. This initiative aims to enhance service delivery while maintaining data security.

Providing prompt and efficient electoral services to all its electors is a major focus area for the ECI. It may be recalled that in the past four months, the Commission has taken a slew of initiatives for the benefit of electors and other stakeholders.