West Bengal Election: Preparations for West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Begin, Check Detailed Schedule

West Bengal Election: The stage is being set for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026. According to a notification issued on September 18th by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, the process of updating the database of all employees for election duty has commenced. This announcement officially kicks off the preparations for the upcoming elections. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this notification and the various stages of election preparation.

Key Phases of Preparation

As per the Election Commission’s notification, the preparatory work for the election will be carried out in a phased manner over the next few months. The most crucial part of this is the training of polling personnel and the allocation of their duties. A specific timeline has been created to ensure this entire process is conducted in a highly organized manner.

• Employee Database Update: The process of updating the database for election personnel has started from September 18, 2025. This database, which includes information of all government employees, serves as the foundation for appointing polling staff.
• Finalization of Training Venues: The schedule for training venues, hall capacity, and the training itself will be finalized by January 15, 2026.
• First Randomization of Polling Personnel: The first randomization of polling personnel is scheduled for February 7, 2026. This process will create a preliminary list for deploying staff to various assembly constituencies.
• First General Training: The first phase of general training, which includes hands-on EVM training for all personnel, especially presiding officers and first polling officers, is targeted to begin on February 7, 2026.
• Subsequent Training Phases: Elections in West Bengal are typically held in multiple phases. Therefore, subsequent training sessions will be organized to align with the different phases of the election.

The primary objective of this training is to familiarize the polling personnel with every detail of the election process, enabling them to conduct the polling smoothly and accurately. The training for micro-observers and other polling staff is also expected to take place according to this schedule.

The proactive measures by the Election Commission indicate a strong commitment to conducting the 2026 Assembly elections in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. More information about the further stages of preparation is expected to be released in the coming days.