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Census 2027: The Digital Leap - CSIR

Census 2027: The Digital Leap

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has officially shared guidelines for the upcoming Census 2027, emphasizing a shift toward a technology-enabled, transparent data collection process. This national exercise will be conducted in two distinct phases.

Quick Timeline:
  • Phase I (HLO): Houselisting and Housing Census from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
  • Phase II (PE): Population Enumeration scheduled for February 2027.

Introducing Self-Enumeration (SE)

In a major "Digital India" move, citizens can now fill out their own household details via a dedicated portal: se.census.gov.in. This portal is available in English, Hindi, and 14 regional languages.

9 Steps to Complete Your Self-Enumeration

  • Step 1: Portal Access - Visit the website and select your State/UT.
  • Step 2: Registration - Enter the Head of Household's name and a 10-digit mobile number.
  • Step 3: Verification - Select your language and verify via OTP.
  • Step 4: Location Details - Provide your District, PIN, and locality info.
  • Step 5: Interactive Mapping - Drag a red marker on a digital map to pinpoint your residence.
  • Step 6: The Questionnaire - Complete the digital Houselisting form.
  • Step 7: Review - Use the "Preview" screen to check for errors before submitting.
  • Step 8: Final Submission - Once submitted, you'll receive an 11-digit SE ID (starting with 'H').
  • Step 9: Field Validation - Simply share your SE ID with the Census Enumerator when they visit your home.

Official Resources

Want to dive into the full details? You can download the official CSIR Office Memorandum and the complete User Guide below.

Contact for Queries:
Sh. Subhash Dasgupta, DRG(C&T): dasguptas.rgi@gov.in | 011-23083843
Sh. Deepak Kr. Gupta, TD(IT): dkg516.rgi@gov.in | 011-22903409

Based on CSIR OM No.: 5-1(17)/2008-PD dated 20.04.2026.

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Accuracy & Mistakes: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, human errors or omissions may occur.

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