Official notification for 2027 Census issued today
India is gearing up for its first-ever fully digital census in 2027. For the first time, you'll be able to fill out your own details on a mobile app—available in 16 languages—and there will be a comprehensive caste count too. The goal? Faster, more accurate data that actually reflects today's India.
Enumerators will use smart mobile apps
Enumerators will use smart mobile apps with dropdown menus and character recognition to make the process smoother and cut down on mistakes. The government says your info will be protected at every step, from collection to storage.
Final results are expected by December 2027
The census rolls out in two phases—first housing details, then population numbers—with everything set to be conducted by March 1, 2027 (and even earlier in snow-bound areas starting in October 2026). Final results are expected by December 2027—a big upgrade from past censuses that took years to publish.